Manuela
has a skill in crafting a song with a sweet hook and a sharp lyrical
twist. Her compositions feature alongside tracks with Gino
Vannelli, Peter Erskine, Shelia E & Patti Austin. 2006 has brought
continued success for Manuela as a songwriter with Sony artist Lee Ryan
(formerly of Blue). "Che viso avrai" which she co-wrote is
featured on the Italian edition album of Lee`s album Lee Ryan . A new
album by Phillip Bent is being released at Chrismas where Manuela is
being featured together with Courtney Pine, Jean Toussaint,Tony Remi and
Jason Rebello.