Deborah Flores

The roots of her grandfather from Spain sprinkled with a touch of French & Apache makes the uniqueness of Deborah Flores. Born in San Francisco, California and growing up in the bay area Deborah flourished in a home surrounded by music. Her father gifted with a beautiful voice, her mother possessed natural rhythm and continued tap-dancing through a... ge 70. Their musical influence on Deborah's older brother's supported their childhood careers as they became stellar performers with the Mason and Kahn Studios in San Francisco performing in many shows throughout the San Francisco bay area. Mr. Kahn, at the time, was Director of the Ice Follies. When asked about her musical background, Deborah said, "From childhood to teens I heard music from: Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Wilson, Fats Domino, Patsy Cline, Cleo Laine, James Brown, Aretha Franklin & so many others. I had the opportunity to listen to fabulous music of all types from Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Country, and the Soul music of the 50s and 60's. Listening and studying the genres of music of my past helped me to understand the essence of the types of music I felt an affinity towards. All of them, and R&B music touched my most inner soul. Specifically, the Isley Brothers made a deep impression on me when I saw them perform in New York City Time Square at age 16. At a very young age, Deborah's natural talent was groomed and looking back, she says, "I had so many wonderful influences including a music teacher in high school who gave me the freedom to explore my musical interests. I was around performers like Buck Owens & some country greats whom I had the privilege of sharing the stage with. Our high school vocal group was somewhat spectacular as we played many events around the San Francisco Bay Area." At age 14, she won a music contest sponsored by the Talented Teen Foundation and sang her way through six European countries; she also accepted an opportunity to be a solo vocalist in a stage show at a large hotel in Acapulco, Mexico. Her dance, voice & modeling career ...Read More