Gypsy Jazz Vocalist Delilah Left Her Home in Budapest to Escape Racial Tension

Gypsy jazz singer Delilah was born in Budapest, Hungary where she had to leave in order to escape racial tension. Delilah inherited her gift of music from her parents, who immersed her in performing from an early age. By the age of 10, she was singing and dancing with her family in a 20-member touring ensemble with one of Hungary’s noted Roma performers, Bongo Margit, throughout Europe. By the time she was 16, she and her older brother Paul Lakatos, a guitar virtuoso, were performing with violinist Sonny Walker, another Roma legend, who jammed regularly with her father and family at impromptu gatherings in her home. Unfortunately, the joy of music was overshadowed by politics and racial tension in Hungary, so Delilah and her family moved to Toronto, Canada in 1998. Following her success in Hungary, this beautiful singer had earned a reputation as a professional songstress in the Toronto area by the age of 19!

Delilah has refined her music to a beautiful smooth jazz and pop sound. She will  be performing this summer in Philadelphia at Warmdaddys on Thursday June 20^th. There you’ll get to hear her striking voice in person while she pours her heart and soul into her performance. What a treat! If you’re in the Philly area, you should definitely come and enjoy this Hungarian beauty.

To listen to, download, or order her album The Sweeter Life, visit iTunes or Amazon 

You can connect with Delilah on Facebook and ReverbNation.

Gypsy Pop Jazz Singer Delilah Will Be Performing Her Songs Live This Summer in Philadelphia

Gypsy Pop Jazz Singer Delilah will be performing her songs this summer in Philadelphia at Warmdaddys on Thursday June 20th. There you’ll get to hear her beautiful voice in person while she pours her heart and soul into her performance. What a treat! If you’re in the Philly area, you should definitely come and enjoy this Hungarian beauty. Delilah has also collaborated on her music with “Eye of the Tiger” writer and Grammy award winner Jim Peterik. Jim produced and wrote two songs for Delilah entitled “Beats for You” and “Love by Numbers.” With sultry undertones and ethereal melodies, these songs mark a progressive maturity for Delilah into the world of pop and jazz music. “It has been an amazing opportunity to work with one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Jim Peterik! His songs are so alive and ring true to my heart. The melodies and the sentiment of the songs are one with my soul. Thanks, Jim, for having the faith to let me sing and bring life to your incredible masterpieces. Your kind support and encouragement let me be myself and truly represent who I am as an artist,” said Delilah. To listen to, download, or order the songs done with Jim, visit iTunes To listen to, download, or order her album The Sweeter Life, visit iTunes or Amazon You can connect with Delilah on Facebook and ReverbNation.

Inspired by Greats Including Natalie Cole, Gypsy Jazz Vocalist Delilah Delivers Captivating New CD

 “Sweeter Life” by Gypsy jazz vocalist Delilah is an album that is sure to delight those looking for exotic new jazz music.  The heavy-hitting producers on “Sweeter Life” include Vikter Duplaix, Marcus Kane, Rane Parish, Lemoyne Alexander, and Dave Sereny.  Featured artists on the CD include the Stevie Wonder rhythm section of Nathan Watts and Stanley Randolph.  You’ll definitely want to hear this album if you’re a fan of jazz artists similar to Natalie Cole and Nancy Wilson. 

While Delilah draws inspiration from her Gypsy heritage, she is also heavily influenced by the jazz greats.  In a recent interview with SmoothJazz.com, Delilah was asked to identify the biggest influence in her life that has helped her to get to where she is now in her career.  In response, Delilah stated, “That would have to be Barbra Streisand. I have been listening to her beautiful voice since I was a child. For me her voice is magical, emotive and full of feeling. That has been my greatest influence, the incomparable Barbra Streisand.”  See the full interview 

Who doesn’t want a “Sweeter Life?” With timeless vocals reminiscent of legendary jazz artists, Delilah sings from her enchanted Gypsy soul spinning tales and delivering the history of the Roma in the modern world with the release of “Sweeter Life.”  To listen to, download, or order the album, visit iTunes or Amazon

You can connect with Delilah on Facebook and ReverbNation.