BORN in the south of Holland Anita van de Berg Lady Jazz started singing when she won the first prize at a singing contest.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
My brother won the first prize for the men!, said Anita, whose singing debut in Spain was in Benijofar.<\/p>\n
Influenced by Billy Holliday and Amy Winehouse, Anita said: My singing debut in Spain was in Benijofar, and soon after that I was the support act in Torrevieja for Earth, Wind and Fire.<\/p>\n
Seventies and eighties legends Earth, Wind and Fire hits include: Boogie Wonderland, Got to Get You Into My Life, September and Lets Groove.<\/p>\n
Having performed in Spain and Holland, Anita and her husband emigrated to Spain: We chose to move to Spain because of the lovely weather!, she smiled.<\/p>\n
Looking back on her early years, Anita reflected: I wasnt singing at school. I got all my papers but didnt like school.<\/p>\n
Anita, who hobbies include singing, gardening and her wardrobe, said: When I finished school I started modelling, while working as a Blackjack dealer in Casinos.<\/p>\n
I have been behind tables, dealing for many years in several countries, including Holland, Belgium, Germany and Austria.<\/p>\n
Anita, who has performed alongside many famous people, said: I have been the support act for Ray Lewis a few times, the former lead singer of The Drifters.<\/p>\n
On the person she would like to meet, Anita, who only started singing in recent years, said: I would like to meet Tom Jones one day!.<\/p>\n
*In Part 2 of The Leader Exclusive interview Lady Jazz speaks about her time in Holland in a Girls Group, and on the coronavirus situation, that has stopped her performances in Spain under lockdown.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Read the rest here: <\/p>\n
ALL THAT JAZZ! - The Leader Newspaper Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BORN in the south of Holland Anita van de Berg Lady Jazz started singing when she won the first prize at a singing contest. My brother won the first prize for the men!, said Anita, whose singing debut in Spain was in Benijofar. Influenced by Billy Holliday and Amy Winehouse, Anita said: My singing debut in Spain was in Benijofar, and soon after that I was the support act in Torrevieja for Earth, Wind and Fire. Continue reading