Lisa’s musical back ground began at an early age mainly from listening to her father’s band rehearsals. At age 12, she began dreaming of having her own band and her own sound. She then started singing to songs on the radio and taught herself to play guitar. As she sat for hours listening to her father’s wide collection of records, she developed a love for all styles of music. Her fathers band “The Star Lighters” was a Big Band that played EVERYTHING from Big Band, Country to Latin and Musica Tropical. Never losing sight of her dreams she stayed focused and thus, her band, CANTA- Rhythm & Brass was born. Fronting this incredibly versatile and talented 10-Piece band is truly a dream come true for her.

Lisa’s sultry, rich and powerful vocals move from Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Gospel and Country effortlessly. Inspired by her music heroes such as Aretha Franklin, Wynonna Judd, Patsy Cline, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, and her Dad Frank Ramirez., this versatile talent has a way of capturing an audience and has the ability to bring people of all cultures together as one through music.

1999 Lisa released her debut CD entitled “When Two Worlds Collide” with the help of her father Frank Ramirez and Producer Charlie Rodriguez. The debut CD revealed Lisa’s love of all styles of music. She incorporated Country Swing, Tejano and Motown all with a Big Band sound. The CD was well received and played regularly on local radio KICK-FM, KNON and KNTU-in Denton Texas. It was also nominated for Best Latin & Tejano CD at the Dallas Observer Music Awards.

2001 Lisa signed on with Premier Talent in Dallas and stepped away from the microphone and in front of the camera. Appearing in International commercials for Texas Lottery, Lays Potato Chips and Pizza Hut. Lisa also appeared in small rolls on NBC-Made for TV Movie “Saving Jessica Lynch” and CBS- “Dallas Reunion” and was the featured artist on local TV segment La Vida with her band CANTA R&B. Though she enjoyed acting she discovered singing and making music was her true passion.

2004 Lisa followed up with a second CD “Come As You Are” only this time Lisa tapped into her spiritual and creative side. Writing 2 of the 10 tracks,” Hear Me Calling” & “Nueva Cancion”. Lisa found peace and joy in using her gift of music to bring glory to God. True to herself and her roots Lisa mixed Latin, Rock, Reggae, Contemporary and Traditional Gospel together all on one CD that will warm your heart and touch your soul.

Currently, Lisa resides in Arlington and is married to the love of her life, husband Scott. She works full time as a Dental Hygienist and performs regularly with her band CANTA – Rhythm & Brass. She is active in her church music ministry at Crossroads Christian. When she’s not working she enjoys going to concerts, riding on back of Scott’s motorcycle, road trips and playing golf with girlfriends and just plain old relaxing at home with Scott and “Kirby” her dog.