Poderoza Legacy Speaker | Lisa Lopes
Lisa Lopes is a multitalented international artist, community advocate and proud African woman. With more than a decade in the music industry, Lisa, who’s lived in the United States for most of her life, identifies herself as a “CVGB”, a Criola with deep family roots in Cabo Verde and Guiné-Bissau and whose mission is to inspire her fan base to follow their passion and dreams on their own terms.
Lisa has worked with the most recognized names in the Cape Verdean music community in the United States in the likes of Mo Green, Izzy Productions, Marcy DePina, Chachi Carvalho, P. Lowe, D. Lopes, and Lights Out DJs. Lisa has performed her hit songs like Coracão (2010), Confia Na Mi (2010), O’k Afronta (2014), No Pressure (2016), Summer Love (2018), and Bu Body (2019) on stages across the United States and Europe.
Lisa’s complete discography can be found on most music and video streaming platforms. Lisa’s artistic range spans from traditional and contemporary Cabo Verdean and Afro music genres to Hip Hop and R&B sounds. As an artist, Lisa isn’t confined to one genre of music, but rather exercises her freedom to express herself in any way she feels inspired artistically.
In addition to her thriving music career, Lisa, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology is committed to community advocacy. She has raised funds for kidney disease research and for the past few years, Lisa has organized Project Warmer Nights, collecting coats, gloves, and blankets to distribute to community members in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey. In her spare time, Lisa is an avid reader, enjoys perfecting her photography skills and working out. You can keep up with the latest news on Lisa’s music and community activities via her social media pages.