Lynette Diaz Explained

Lynette Diaz
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Josephine Lynette Diaz
Birth Place:Colorado, United States
Genre:Folk rock, acoustic
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2008–present
Website:lynettediaz.com

Lynette Diaz (born 1969) is an American-born singer-songwriter living in Wellington, New Zealand. Her song "Living Before Dying" was awarded an Honorable Mention at the 2008 Peacedriven Songwriting Contest[1] and also at the 12th Annual Unisong Songwriting Competition.[2]

Early life

Diaz, who is of Mexican descent, was born in Colorado, United States. She subsequently attended school in New Mexico where she graduated in 1987.[3] [4]

Career in music

Diaz released her first CD Lyrics in My Head in 2008. The album received critical acclaim[5] and was added to radio playlists.[6] Diaz performed and promoted the album in New Zealand,[7] [8] [9] and also in the United States.[10]

One song, "Living Before Dying", was lifted from the album and entered in the 2008 Peacedriven Songwriting Contest. Facing more than 400 entrants, Diaz was awarded an Honorable Mention.[11] The same song was also entered in the social/political song category at the 12th Annual Unisong Songwriting Contest. Once again, "Living Before Dying" was awarded an Honorable Mention.

Diaz also took time out from recording her album to perform at a charity event to raise funds for the RSPCA.[12] [13]

Among her many influences, Diaz cites Patty Griffin, Michael Jackson, Carole King and Brandi Carlile.[14] Her next release will include a tribute to American poet Emily Dickinson.

Diaz previously hosted the New Zealand radio programme FemAcoustica on Plains FM 96.9.[15]

In 2019, Diaz was awarded an inaugural Women's Fund Award by the Christchurch Foundation, in recognition of her fostering of women empowerment.[16]

Videography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lynette Diaz – 2008 Peacedriven Songwriting Contest. 2 February 2009. christchurchmusic.org.nz. 26 April 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724200222/http://www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/chart-news/music-industry/lynette-diaz-takes-home-honorable-mention-2008-peacedriven-songwriting-con. 24 July 2011.
  2. Web site: 12th Annual Unisong Social/Political Honorable Mentions. 2009. unisong.com. 28 May 2009. 15 June 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090615191319/http://www.unisong.com/WinnersHonorableMentions12.aspx#topical. live.
  3. Web site: Josephine Lynette Diaz. classmates.com. 10 May 2009. 16 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716093343/http://www.classmates.com/directory/public/memberprofile/list.htm?regId=8686329315. live.
  4. Web site: Lynette Diaz at Undertheradar. undertheradar.co.nz. 18 June 2018. 18 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180618175312/http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/artists/A/1735/N/Lynette-Diaz.utr. live.
  5. Web site: Emotion laid bare.... Dekker. Nusi. cdbaby.com. 26 April 2009. 29 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120329111016/http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lynettediaz. live.
  6. Web site: Play Lists by Genre – Acoustic. 1 February 2009. downundathundaradio.com.au. 26 April 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090916203413/http://downundathundaradio.com.au/playlist.html. 16 September 2009.
  7. Web site: Lynette Diaz & Friends. 2008. nutpointgallery.com. 26 April 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714212611/http://www.nutpointgallery.com/lynette_diaz.htm. 14 July 2011.
  8. Web site: Acoustic Couch Series. Christchurch notices. 9 May 2009. 8 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110708030807/http://chchnotice.blogspot.com/2009/02/febmarch-2009-acoustic-couch-series.html. live.
  9. Web site: Lunchtime Series – Lynette Diaz. New Zealand Women's Acoustic Collective. 9 May 2009.
  10. Web site: Calendar. 30 December 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714010620/http://www.lynettediaz.com/calendar.html?showcal=past. 14 July 2011. dead.
  11. News: Lynette Diaz takes home an 'Honorable Mention' in the 2008 Peacedriven Songwriting Contest. 2 February 2009. folkmusic.org.nz. 26 April 2009. 26 May 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100526044910/http://www.folkmusic.org.nz/lynettediaz.php. live.
  12. News: Music to animals' ears. 1 March 2008. The Press. 26 April 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20081121014106/http://www.nutpointgallery.com/Central%20Canterbury%20spca.pdf. 21 November 2008.
  13. Web site: RSPCA Canterbury Fundraiser Concert. undertheradar.co.nz. 9 May 2009. 20 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110720024427/http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/show/SID/3812/N/Rspca-Canterbury-Fundraiser-Concert.utr. live.
  14. Web site: Interview with Lynette Diaz. Miller. Heather. 2 September 2008. Lyrical Venus. 9 May 2009. 24 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220424115044/http://lyricalvenus.blogspot.com/2008/09/interview-with-lynette-diaz-new-album.html. live.
  15. Web site: FemAcoustica. plainsfm.org.nz. 12 October 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110722203335/http://plainsfm.org.nz/programme/femacoustica/. 22 July 2011.
  16. Web site: Inaugural Women's Fund Awards. christchurchfoundation.org.nz. 24 April 2022. 26 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220126134247/https://christchurchfoundation.org.nz/news/inaugral-womens-fund-awards. live.

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