Music Is Good Medicine
This past August, Norma was accepted into the volunteer program of “Music Is Good Medicine” to offer comfort & support with her singing voice once a week.
Music Is Good Medicine is a unique program of UCSF Spiritual Care Services offering the joy of music to those who need it most. This program is generously supported by the Rankin Booster Grant from UCSF Partners in Care.
Norma Diana had a calling to be of spiritual service in 2004 and took her ordination vows at universalministries.com. As she continues on her path to discover the many directions to take with her ministry of goodwill and kindness, “Music Is Good Medicine” beautifully expands on her spiritual service community goals.
‘Mamacita’ lives on and prospers…
Following 2004′s first film placement, Norma Diana’s Spanish lyric contribution on the song ‘Mamacita’ song has flourished with a couple of years of successful licensing & background music placement on national TV shows through LoveCat Music, such as: Desperate Housewives (2005), Malcolm in the Middle (2005), MTV’s Real World (2005) along with a few others. Culminating with her first screen credit in the 2008 Disney film “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” Norma’s small effort has opened some big doors in the background music industry to further her explore her songwriting goals.
Thank you Happy Sanchez (Founder: Latin Soul Syndicate & of Los Mocosos) , Mark Pistel (founded the industrial funk ensemble Consolidated, threw down beats for the Disposable Heroes of Hiphopracy, and worked w/ Meatbeat ) and Randy Frisch (President of LoveCat Music & Publishing). With immense gratitude! And special grateful thanks to Spring Aspers (gifted Music Supervisor w/golden ears) and John Debney – Composer (Brilliant, Prolific, Generous Artist & Human Being), for helping this song take off.
Norma Featured in “Great Recycling Moments Campaign”
Norma was featured in SF Environment and Recology’s “Great Recycling Moments Campaign.” Their campaign highlights great recycling moments — the kind of moments that happen in people’s lives every day all over the city — and features the true stories of five residents. These ads appeared in various forms all over the city, including bus shelters, buses, and local stores. Click on the picture below for more…
In The Movies: Norma Diana’s latin vocal work featured in The Whole Ten Yards!
Her guest vocals & spanish lyrics in the song “Mamacita” by the Latin Soul Syndicate are featured in the first part of the movie, as well as Latin coro parts in the original soundtrack score by composer/conductor John Debney, You can also hear four samples of her vocal work from the TWTY soundtrack recording session at his website. (visit Mr. Debney’s site to hear more cuts from all his filmwork to date. And click on Latin Soul Syndicate to visit LoveCat Music for their whole CD – its funky spicy & includes the complete song of “Mamacita” ).
