Colombian singer-songwriter wins

Popayan, Colombia (Latin Recording Academy) - In the town of Popayan Colombia known on one hand for its beautiful colonial architecture but on the other for ransom kidnappings and clashes between guerrillas and Colombian army lives the half Colombian half Australian singer/songwriter Melany Moloney. This tall blue eyed blond seems completely out of place in this town made up mostly of short stature native Indians, original descendants of the Incas.

This month Melany was on receiving end of some good news. Two of the songs in her soon to be released album won not one or two, but three prestigious international awards. Her song Rompecabezas won 1st place in both the John Lennon International song contest and the US West Coast contest Latin category. Another song El-Remedio won honors at the Canary Islands International Song Contest. Asked about the awards Melany said 'I am both surprised and extremely thrilled at the recognition of my work by my peers and needless to say the several thousands of dollars in prizes will be very welcome'. The contest judges included international celebrities such as Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and Robin Gibbs of the Bee Gees. Melany's album is due within a couple of months and will include 13 Latin songs. Melany describes her music as Euro Latin with a touch of Colombian spice.

References:
Melany Moloney official website: www.melanymoloney.com
Melany Moloney Sonicbids website: www.sonicbids.com/mela
Melany Moloney myspace website: www.myspace.com/melanymoloney
John Lennon contest: https://www.jlsc.com/winners/2006a/winners.php
US West Coast contest: https://www.westcoastsongwriters.org/contest_winnerinfo.htm
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