What song brings Kuh Ledesma to tears
Started as Barbra Streisand of the Philippines, Kuh Ledesma becomes an icon of Philippine music industry because of her hit songs “Dito Ba,” “Til I Met You,” and “One More Try.” Aside from that, her sound remains soulful and meaningful. What does it take to be a Pop Diva? She doesn’t stop singing. She’s believable. She doesn’t age.
The Pop Diva, who’s singing for 40 years, looks incredibly youthful. Sharing the same stage with Asia’s Pop Idol Christian Bautista, Kuh stays cool, calm, and queenly. According to the two artists, they have experienced working together before. But now is different as they are set to sing the songs of Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, and Michel Legrand at The Tent at Solaire.
“Our, and of course the fans of Streisand, Legrand and Groban can definitely expect a deeper sense of connection in the songs that we will sing in the concert. It’ll still be the music that the fans have fallen in love with, only this time more heartfelt.”
On October 20, Kuh, who finds Christian attractive, makes sure that every performance is gold and timeless. Christian serenades.
“First of all, he has a great voice – and it’s always a delight working with singers with great voices. Second, he is a friend and brother in Christ, so that’s a bonus. Lastly, he’s good looking — what else can I ask for?”
There is no stopping her from performing on stage. Every time she sings, her audience feels almost teary-eyed because of how she delivers the message of the song. Newbie comes but original is always the best. More than her talent, her willingness to give chance to newbie singers is her key to success. For Kuh, success must be shared. She expresses, “Don’t be madamot.”
One blessed is Christian for having the chance to perform again with Kuh. He has to say this, “I’ve learned so much from her. As an artist, I admire the brilliance she injects in our craft. She knows how every little detail will flow and has total control of her shows. It’s an amazing opportunity to see how she does it and be able to sing with her on the same stage again.”
Brilliant. Timeless. As a performer, she owns every song she sings. But what song brings Kuh to tears?
“Being in the industry for 40 years, the songs have become mine over time. There is one song that brings me to tears whenever I hear it and this concert is my opportunity to sing it as my own.”
40 years is not a joke. For newbie singers, there is so much to learn. One thing Kuh can share: practice, sing it until you make it. Sing to a wedding, to a party, just sing. Don’t let the fame get into your head. Stay true to your core. Believe her.
“The years in between have brought a lot of amazing experiences. We’ve gone through various events, even life changing milestones that bear different emotions. Although the songs will be familiar and the best from the three icons, there will be more depth and honesty.”
