Lourdes-Mia grew up in a home with her father, who often played the guitar and sang. So, from an early age, she was surrounded by those who were passionate about music. It should come as no surprise that at 7, she began singing, something her father supported, as he provided her with invaluable training and guidance. Her first performance was memorable; she sang at church on her birthday.

Since she was young, she’s always looked up to her musical idols. “My favorite singer is a Haitian singer, Emeline Michel, and my favorite international singer is Adele,” she said. I love them because I see my voice in them. I grew up with them in my ear, especially Emeline Michel. She is someone I like to sing covers for her music.”

In 2019, she started attending the Plezi Mizik program where’s connected with kids from different backgrounds, interests, and skill levels.

She said, “We integrate all categories of people into the program, all categories of children. To start at any level with them and then get them where they didn’t even think they could be, this is what I think is the nicest thing about the program.”

While being in the program she discovered a new musical family. She said, “It has been a great pleasure for me to come to the program. Here, it is a family for me and for all the music students in the program.”