Maria Morlino comes from a humble family in Oakland, CA. She is the eldest of daughter of three and is a classically trained vocalist. Maria's parents supported her in the field of music though economically disadvantaged. As a little girl, she enjoyed music and started playing instruments. At a later date, she joined a band called, "La Estudiantina de Oakland." Around the same time, Maria also started taking piano lessons. In school she always sought to be involved in doing something musical. While in school she had the privilege of going to play and sing to the elderly and the infirm. Her mother realized she had the talent for singing at a young age. Her mother had been vocally trained in Mexico. Maria and her mother would often get together and sing. It became a custom in her family to get together on Friday and Saturday evenings and sing while Maria played either the guitar or organ. In school she had the opportunity to sing and play the church organ. Later she became a part of the Better World Entertainment chorus until it disbanded. More recently, she has released a CD entitled, "Secret Love." She has had the opportunity to perform at Yoshis in San Francisco, CA with Ricardo Scales, CA and also performed for the new major Ed Lee with Ricardo Scales at the Sheraton in San Francisco, CA. She also performs the the Top of the Mark on Wednesday Evenings with Ricardo Scales.

 

Maria is available for performing at  Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Events, Family Reunions, etc.  She performs as a duo with her partner guitarist Joaquin Guevara.  Together they have been working on a project called the Bolero Project.  The music chosen by them is from Chile to Mexico.  This encompasses a large  repertoire  of songs that they are giviing their own twist.  They hope to be able to complete it soon so that they can share it with their fans. 

They have also been invited yearly to perform in Old Sacramento at an event called Gold Rush Days.  There they perform songs from the 1800's .  Many visitors are amazed at the songs they perform as many were not aware that such songs that they have come to know and love were composed in that era.  Old and young are able to  reminisce of those times and also sing along to those tunes they so love.