The reasons for the voluntary semi-retirement of Lani Misalucha

Lani Misalucha

At this stage of her career, Lani Misalucha considers herself to be "semi-desired".

While still holding concerts and touring from time to time, the singer no longer makes grueling hotel residences. -and-butter when she moved to the United States for the first time in 2004. One of the reasons she decided to slow down, she says, is that she wants to preserve her voice, which has certainly changed as we get older. [19659003] "Until 2012, I had used to do five or more concerts a week.I sing without the help of any accompaniment tracks or any electronic assistance. – just a vintage song, ubusan ng boses.And so, my voice was not always in a very good condition, "said Lani at Inquirer in a recent interview

" It was particularly difficult in Vegas , where there is little moisture.Your vocal cords dry out quite easily, "added the 48-year-old artist, who had directed several series of concerts on the Las Vegas Strip and in Hawaii.

Nicknamed the "Nightingale of Asia" on the local music scene Lani is known for his vocal range and dexterity, and his ability to interpret lyrical music. She still has the same qualities, although some inevitable changes.

"When I was 20 years old, my vocal resonance was clearer and brighter – like that of a lyrical soprano.Now, my tone is much thicker," she said.

"I can always release songs that are usually part of my repertoire, but I have to be well prepared now.When I was younger, I could go on stage without a lot of sleep, and my voice will be there. "

But more than protecting her voice, Lani is certainly more focused on being a grandmother worshiped nowadays. In fact, she joked, she continues to work only because she wants to make money and spoil her grandchildren.

"I'm obsessed with them," Lani says as she scrolls through her phone gallery filled with photos of her apo. . She has two boys – 4 years and 7 months – of her youngest daughter, and a 6-month-old daughter of her eldest daughter.

"To be honest, I can not do anything else when they are at home, I spend all my time playing with them, so I often end up forgetting my chores. Imagine leaving them, "she said.

Another of Lani's favorite bonding activities with her grandchildren is watching children's educational programs and singing ABCs. "With voice, of course!" She joked.

Still, Lani is grateful that she still gets a lot of "job offers" even though I'm almost 50 years old. " "I do concerts in the United States, Asia and Europe, I'm now in a place where I want to do things at my own pace, but it's comforting to know that many people still want to hear me sing. , "she says.

Meanwhile, as judge of GMA's new singing contest 7 "The Clash", Lani says she will have to stay here in the Philippines for a few months

"This will be the longest when I will be far from my apos! " Lani said, adding that she will also take this opportunity, however, to reconnect with her former Kapuso colleagues, like Regine Velasquez, who hosts the search for talent

Can fans expect to what Lani is doing a duet with Regine while she is there?
"It would be great if we could record a song together, but we'll see," she said, "For now, I'm just excited to be working with her again." [19659016] Do not miss the latest news and information.