Biography
Ingrid Lucia, born in 1971 in the USA, was raised in a family of street musicians, primarily in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Austin, Texas, amid her parents' itinerant lifestyle. She began her musical journey as a dancer with the family band, The Flying Neutrinos, before transitioning to singing by age eight, immersing herself deeply in music from an early age.[1][3][5][6][8] This familial environment honed her skills as a performer, blending swing, retro swing, and vintage styles with a sultry voice and magnetic stage presence.[2][6]
Lucia's career gained momentum in the late 1990s amid the swing revival trend, where she formed her own version of The Flying Neutrinos, releasing music and performing widely. Active primarily in the 1990s and 2000s, she established herself as a dynamic vocalist, bandleader, and songwriter, drawing from pop/rock, alternative/indie rock, and retro swing genres.[4][6] Her work with the band and solo efforts showcased her charismatic performances, often compared to Billie Holiday by critics, though she carved a unique path.[7]
While specific details on her later legacy are limited in available sources, Lucia's enduring association with swing music and her roots in street performance continue to define her as a vibrant figure in niche revival scenes, with ongoing recognition via platforms like Spotify in the swing genre.[context]
Fun Facts
- Started as a dancer before singing by age eight in her family street band, The Flying Neutrinos.
- Raised in multiple locations including New Orleans and Austin due to her itinerant parents' lifestyle.
- Caught up in the late 1990s swing revival, forming her own iteration of the family band.
- Critics frequently compared her singing style to Billie Holiday early in her career.
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- The Flying Neutrinos - family band where she started as dancer and singer from age eight; later formed her own version (band performances and recordings) [childhood through 1990s]
Connection Network
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Blue | 2004-05-05 | Album |
| Living the Life | 2014-02-14 | Album |
| Fortune | 2004-05-05 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Zat You Santa Claus? (Christmas Gumbo)
- Sunny Afternoon (Almost Blue)
- Midnight Rendezvous (Vieux Carré (The French Quarter) - Sounds of New Orleans)
- Going Back (Almost Blue)
- Almost Blue (Almost Blue)
- Mexican Love Song (Living the Life)
- Living the Life (Living the Life)
- Hello Sunshine Goodbye Blue (Almost Blue)
- Let Me In (Almost Blue)
- Please Send Me Someone To Love (Almost Blue)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Ingrid Lucia has been played 3 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 07:13 | Zat You Santa Claus? | The Morning Setw/ Dave Dauterive | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 09:17 | Zat You Santa Claus? | Traditional Jazzw/ Sally Young | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 00:06 | Midnight Rendezvousfrom Vieux Carre | The Dean's Listw/ Dean Ellis |