{"id":3610,"date":"2025-07-29T11:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T18:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/?p=3610"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:49:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T18:49:28","slug":"singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-3610-singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award","title":{"rendered":"Singer Debi Nova. From Los Angeles College of Music graduate to Grammy Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Debi Nova is a living testament to creating music with passion, music that shatters barriers. This thought guides the singer every time she sits at the piano to compose new songs. Learn more about this extraordinary Costa Rican artist and Los Angeles College of Music alumna on <a href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/\">los-angeles-trend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04e07c26094\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04e07c26094\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-3610-singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award\/#Courage\" >Courage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-3610-singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award\/#A_Soaring_Music_Career\" >A Soaring Music Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-3610-singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award\/#Personal_Life\" >Personal Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-3610-singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award\/#Debi_Novas_Albums\" >Debi Nova&#8217;s Albums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-3610-singer-debi-nova-from-los-angeles-college-of-music-graduate-to-grammy-award\/#The_Singers_Passions\" >The Singer&#8217;s Passions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courage\"><\/span>Courage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Courage is a defining trait for the singer. She started writing and singing songs at just 14, and by 17, she was already heading to Los Angeles to chase her dreams. But let&#8217;s start from the very beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born Deborah Nowalski Kader, the singer is widely known by her stage name, Debi Nova. She hails from San Jos\u00e9, the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and is considered one of the most successful Costa Rican artists in the country&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of Polish-Jewish descent, Debi Nova began playing piano and studying classical music at the tender age of four. In interviews, she&#8217;s often shared that music has always been an integral part of her life. At eight, she dreamed of becoming an astronaut, devouring books and captivated by the cosmos\u2014a fascination that continues to this day. By 12, Debi realized her love for singing and dancing, and she hasn&#8217;t stopped since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debi Nova had the courage to follow her heart. At 17, she moved to Los Angeles to sign her first record deal and launch her music career. After relocating, she enrolled in and successfully graduated from the Los Angeles College of Music. This private, for-profit music college in Pasadena has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 2003. Interestingly, over 1,000 students have graduated from the institution since 1996, with approximately half coming from outside the U.S. Debi Nova also took courses at Boston&#8217;s Berklee College of Music and the University of California. For those interested in where musical art is taught, you can find more information about institutions like the <a href=\"https:\/\/los-angeles-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2638-where-is-musical-art-taught-all-about-the-usc-thornton-school-of-music\">USC Thornton School of Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life in Los Angeles wasn&#8217;t easy, being far from her family. In one interview, Debi Nova recounted dealing with people who took advantage of her during that time. She faced the typical hurdles of a big city, where she knew no one and had to protect herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to her, patience and persistence helped Debi navigate the challenging path and achieve success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/1.png 634w, https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/1-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Soaring_Music_Career\"><\/span>A Soaring Music Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She began her journey as a backing vocalist for the Costa Rican rock band &#8220;Gandhi.&#8221; This unique experience even led her to open for the English rock band &#8220;Deep Purple.&#8221; Later, she collaborated with Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor Ricky Martin, working on the Spanish version of &#8220;I Don&#8217;t Care.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another significant milestone in Debi Nova&#8217;s career was her role as a backing vocalist for Britney Spears on the song &#8220;Lace and Leather&#8221; from her album &#8220;Circus.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2004, her song &#8220;One Rhythm&#8221; hit number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart, and a remix of the track was featured in the soundtrack for the FIFA Football 2005 video game by EA Sports. Notably, she also participated in projects with Illa J, Sa-Ra, and Urban Legend&#8217;s &#8220;Tropical Techniques.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2010, the singer made her debut on the Colombian TV show &#8220;Dancing with the Stars,&#8221; where she successfully won the first season of the dance competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/a-230758-1285262815.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/a-230758-1285262815.jpg 447w, https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/a-230758-1285262815-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life\"><\/span>Personal Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2015, the singer married Costa Rican architect John Osborne. The ceremony took place on a beach in the beautiful town of Tamarindo, on Costa Rica&#8217;s Pacific coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debi Nova adores chocolate, honey, avocado, and mango. Her favorite spot is Witch&#8217;s Rock in Costa Rica, and her go-to sport is surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, the couple welcomed their daughter, Paloma. Debi successfully balances her thriving music career with motherhood. On her social media pages, she has repeatedly emphasized that her daughter is a powerful source of energy and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/rysunok4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/rysunok4.png 515w, https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/rysunok4-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debi_Novas_Albums\"><\/span>Debi Nova&#8217;s Albums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, for the most exciting part \u2013 Debi Nova&#8217;s solo music career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2010, the singer released her debut studio album, &#8220;Luna Nueva,&#8221; which featured the single &#8220;Drummer Boy.&#8221; This album introduced a rising star to the music scene and served as a strong foundation for her career.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2014, Debi Nova released &#8220;Soy,&#8221; an album recorded entirely in Spanish. This album earned her a Latin Grammy Award nomination for &#8220;Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album.&#8221; Among its most notable tracks is the hit &#8220;Por \u00daltima Vez,&#8221; a collaboration with Franco De Vita. A Grammy nomination is, without a doubt, a significant achievement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The year 2017 saw the release of &#8220;Gran Ciudad,&#8221; a pivotal moment in Debi Nova&#8217;s discography. Recorded in two major music hubs\u2014Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles\u2014the album featured 11 songs and garnered critical acclaim. This was further solidified by a Latin Grammy nomination in the &#8220;Best Singer-Songwriter Album&#8221; category. In this album, Debi Nova shared her personal story of moving to a big city, specifically Los Angeles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debi Nova&#8217;s next creative step was the album &#8220;3:33,&#8221; released in 2020. This album showcased her continuous growth as an artist, earning praise for its innovative sound and profound lyrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2024, the singer released her studio album &#8220;Dar Vida,&#8221; a fresh addition to her discography that reflects her contemporary vision and musical evolution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BU9k5XPhrD0<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Singers_Passions\"><\/span>The Singer&#8217;s Passions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Debi Nova loves surfing and dancing, and fans have even spotted her on the soccer field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to highlight the singer&#8217;s genuine passion and concern for environmental and social issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debi Nova actively participates in youth and gender-focused social campaigns. She genuinely believes in the power of education and engagement to create a better future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She is a UNiTE Youth Champion for the UN Women&#8217;s &#8220;Say NO \u2013 UNiTE to End Violence against Women&#8221; campaign. In 2011, Debi Nova received the MTV Chiuku Award from MTV Latin America, a testament to her dedication to combating violence against women and a recognition of her effective work and societal impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In her new role as a YUNGA ambassador in 2012, Debi supports the engagement of children and youth in educational and action-oriented campaigns. She is particularly interested in topics such as biodiversity, forests, hunger, nutrition, and oceans. Her work in this area underscores her commitment to protecting the planet and promoting sustainable development. Debi Nova hopes to inspire young people to care for the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked for advice on living an environmentally sustainable lifestyle, the singer emphasized that every little bit matters. For instance, she recommends using reusable cloth bags for shopping instead of plastic, sorting waste for recycling, composting, and properly disposing of landfill waste. Debi Nova advises choosing cycling, public transport, or walking whenever possible. It&#8217;s also crucial to be mindful of paper product and water consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debi Nova exemplifies a talented singer who remains dedicated to active social engagement. She entertains and inspires, demonstrating that music is a powerful tool for social change. In her own words, music possesses an amazing power that she strives to use as a means of inspiration and to create positive changes in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/rysunok3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/rysunok3.png 501w, https:\/\/cdn.los-angeles-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/07\/rysunok3-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debi Nova is a living testament to creating music with passion, music that shatters barriers. This thought guides the singer every time she sits at the piano to compose new songs. 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