HE Philippines’ one and only bossa nova queen Sitti celebrates love month with a Pagcor concert tour entitled Pag-ibig… Masdan ang Ginawa Mo—A Casino Filipino National Love Tour 2012.

Since her debut in the music scene, Sitti has released a string of best-selling albums such as Café Bossa, Sitti Live!, Sitti In The Mix, My Bossa Nova, Contagious and Sitti Sessions.

Her musical influences include bossa nova artists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Astrud Gilberto and Gal Costa.

Asked what makes bossa nova unique from the other music genres? “What makes it so different is its relaxing rhythm. Personally, it reminds me of palm trees, the sea breeze, and stars in the sky. The style of singing most commonly associated with it is that of Astrud Gilberto’s, which is breathy, relaxed, and never forced. There is something about singing it that soothes and subdues me, like it quiets my inner thoughts. At the same time it also allows me to play around, gives me freedom on how to approach every song.”

The tour dates are as follows: February 2 (Airport Casino Filipino-Altitude G4); February 4 (Casino Filipino Mimosa-Main Gaming); February 7 (Casino Filipino Pavilion-Alegria Lounge); February 16 (Casino Filipino Tagaytay-Tanghalang Kabitenyo); February 18 (Casino Filipino Angeles-Celebration Hall); February 21 (Casino Filipino Bacolod-Amphitheater); February 22 (Casino Filipino Cebu-Theatro); February 23 (Casino Filipino Davao-Pantawan Lounge); February 27 (Casino Filipino Hyatt-Main Gaming Area); February 28 (Casino Filipino Olongapo-Main Gaming Area); and February 29 (Casino Filipino Heritage-Main Gaming Area).