JD Natasha hits AutMus

JD Natasha is an 18-year-old Latin Pop sensation ready to cross over to the American stage. “We’re trying to get out of a Spanish deal so we can record an English record which is what I really want to do,” she stated with eyelashes flaring.With the amount of attention she garnered during her hour-long set at AutMus Fest Saturday that might be a good idea.Sharing the stage with acts like Juanes and her AutMus counterparts Ozomatli on previous occasions, Natasha displayed her dynamic stage presence and vocal adeptness before a raucous crowd on university grounds.Her soulful performance was enough to enamor her already loyal fans and also those who weren’t familiar with the teenage popstress.”I liked JD Natasha. I had never heard of her, but I was pleasantly surprised,” said Erica Matos, English junior. Even though Natasha has developed a loyal fan base in the states, -and according to Wikipedia, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru-an all-English record could lift her to mainstream stardom. Her fans say the record could place her among such top Rock-inspired, female recording artists as Kelly Clarkson and Ashlee Simpson.Conveying a message of honesty in her lyrics, Natasha says she began writing poetry when she was 11 years old. “After that, I started playing guitar, and everything just turned into songs. I became obsessed with music,” she said.”Letter to God” was one number fans at the event said took them over emotionally. When asked about her inspiration for writing the song she replied, “I got in really big trouble one day with my parents for doing something, and I was really angry. So that song came out, and it’s just a song to God and my mother. But I love my mother. I love my mother!” And, in case it wasn’t clear before, JD Natasha loves her mother.Born Natasha Janeth Duenas, she’s inspired by two of the most influential rock bands of the 90’s in Nirvana and Radiohead, according to MTV.com. Classic Rock acts The Doors and The Beatles are also major influences.Her latest album is slated for a late 2006 release; Natasha heads to her hometown, Miami, for her next show on October 13.