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Review: Jon Secada and daughter Mikaela Secada release ‘Unforgettable’ duet

Three-time Grammy winner Jon Secada and his daughter, Broadway actress Mikaela Secada, release their new duet “Unforgettable.”

Jon Secada, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Mikaela Secada
Jon Secada, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Mikaela Secada. Photo Courtesy of Secada Productions.
Jon Secada, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Mikaela Secada. Photo Courtesy of Secada Productions.

Three-time Grammy winner Jon Secada and his daughter, Broadway actress Mikaela Secada, release their new duet “Unforgettable.”

Their rendition is soaring, and it captures the essence, emotion, and nostalgia of the original recording. They are bring their own family bond and generational connection to this classic song.

Their heartfelt, sultry vocals blend well with their velvet harmonies, thus producing a true vocal event.

They are able to pay a moving musical tribute to the late but great Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole.

“Unforgettable” is featured on Secada’s tribute album “Fascination,” which was created in collaboration with multi-Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba, who showcases his prowess on the piano.

Speaking of “Fascination,” it re-imagines Nat King Cole’s seminal hits in English and Spanish, thus blending jazz, Latin, R&B, adult contemporary, and pop influences.

Along with “Unforgettable,” the album features collaborations with renowned artists including Hamilton de Holanda (“Acércate Más,” “Come Closer to Me”), Aymée Nuviola (“Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”), and Jorge Glem (“Tres Palabras”).

“Unforgettable” ought to be enjoyed for its beauty, elegance, authenticity and simplicity. It is evident that Jon Secada is like fine wine musically, where he only gets better with age and experience.

His “Unforgettable” duet with his daughter Mikaela garners two giant thumbs up.

The album “Fascination” is available on digital service providers by clicking here.

For more information on singer-songwriter Jon Secada, visit his official website.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 24,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is an 18-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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