Cate Lumina: Menorca’s Rising Star Blossoms with Debut Single “RoseRovi” on Italy’s Hit Show “Amici”
From her earliest years in Menorca, Caterina Lumina (Bergamo, 2003) made it clear to her family that music flowed through her veins. The artist now known professionally as Cate Lumina has taken a significant leap in her career this week with the release of her debut single “RoseRovi” – a bilingual Italian-Spanish ballad exploring summer love nostalgia, now available on all major streaming platforms.
A Musical Foundation Forged in Menorca
Lumina’s artistic journey began in earnest as a member of the Pueri Cantores of the Cathedral of Menorca, where she refined her vocal abilities under director Cristina Álvarez. This ecclesiastical choral tradition provided rigorous training that still informs her Mediterranean-infused musical style today. Her Balearic roots remain central to her identity, with family confirming her artistic references include Spanish stars like Rosalía and Guitarricadelafuente.
The “Amici” Breakthrough
Lumina’s current rise stems from her participation in Italy’s premier music competition “Amici” on Canale 5, a cultural institution directed by media mogul Maria De Filippi. The show commands massive audiences, with last Sunday’s gala drawing 3.2 million viewers (26.4% share) according to network data. This platform has allowed her to showcase both cover interpretations and original compositions like “RoseRovi” to a international audience.
From Academia to Artistic Pursuits
Before her television breakthrough, Cate Lumina moved to Madrid to study International Relations and Global Communication, later participating in Erasmus exchanges that took her through London and ultimately to Milan. Her return to Italy in 2023 coincided with the “Amici” opportunity, potentially keeping her in the competition through its May finale.
Building on Previous Musical Experience
This isn’t Lumina’s first encounter with televised talent shows. She previously reached the battle rounds on Season 4 of “La Voz Kids España” (The Voice Kids Spain). Her collaborative work includes tracks with Menorcan groups like “Balla, canta i se feliç” with Dos Sipiots and “Tu ets tu” with Nòmada, demonstrating her commitment to both local and international music scenes.
What’s Next for the Rising Star?
With “RoseRovi” generating significant buzz, Lumina is reportedly preparing another original song she hopes to premiere within the “Amici” competition framework. The title “RoseRovi” (translatable as ‘Roses and Thorns’) poetically reflects her artistic journey – balancing the beauty of musical expression with the challenges of breaking into the industry.
As she continues in the competition (which has launched careers since 2001), audiences can follow Lumina’s progress on Canale 5’s Sunday primetime broadcasts and stream “RoseRovi” across digital platforms.
Source: Menorca.info
Images Credit: www.menorca.info