wca artist roster - djwm 2012
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World Connection Agency artist roster for Dutch Jazz & World Meeting. part of our active artist roster of available artists for 2013 -2014TRANSCRIPT
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ARTIST ROSTER 2013/2014
World Connection Agency is an international bookings agency and artist management office
based in Haarlem & Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It was founded in 2002 and is working
since with promoters, venues and festivals in more than 50 countries worldwide. We book a
wide variety of artist from around the globe. Here is part of our active artist-roster which
focuses on Jazz, Soul, Old School Hip Hop, Afro Beat, Salsa, Latin Jazz & World Jazz:
NTJAM ROSIE (Cameroon/ Netherlands)
Nu-Soul/ Nu- Jazz/ Soul-Jazz Ntjam Rosie embodies the new generation of Africans in Europe. Originally from
Cameroon, but living in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Her latest album “Elle” has
received acclaimed reviews with the Dutch press and has been recently released
in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Latest cd : “Elle ” Coast To Coast/ Q-rious Music/ World Connection
Line up : 6/7 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Rotterdam, The Netherlands
www : www.ntjamrosie.com
Touring period : whole year available.
Territory : EUROPE– except The Netherlands Agent : [email protected]
BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR (USA/GHANA)
Old School Hip Hop/Afro Beat/Funk & Jazz Blitz and his band, the Embassy Ensemble, pack a brilliant fusion of styles. You
can hear late-80s hip-hop alongside contemporary African soukous and highlife,
as well as echoes of Afrobeat artists such as Fela Kuti. In the last tours, after
showcasing successfully WOMEX, SXSW and Les Transmusicales de Rennes, he
performed over 70 European festival & club shows in 2011/ 2012.
Latest cd : ‘Native Sun’ (Jakarta Records, may 2011), New album 2013
Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : New York/ USA
www : http://vimeo.com/channels/blitz
Touring period: March to August 2013
Territory : NORTHERN EUROPE (BeNeLux, Scandinavia, Baltic’s, UK)
Agent : [email protected]
GABY MORENO (USA)
Blues/Soul/Retro/Singer-Songwriter “Moreno can sound sweet & serenading but she will turn it up & make the folks in the
last row feel like they’re sitting in the front” – LA Weekly. After releasing 2 successful
albums on World Connection Label Gaby Moreno just released her 3rd
album
‘Postales’ on the Metamorphosis label. Last summer she completed her 3rd
European tour and played festival such as Dranouter Folk Fest and Jazz A Vienne
and venues such a North Sea Jazz Cub and Moods Zurich.
Latest cd : ‘Postales’ (released in USA/ Lat. Am. 4th
of September 2012)
Line up : 4 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Los Angeles, USA / Germany
www : www.gaby-moreno.com
Touring period: Oct-nov 2012 / March 2013 / May 2013/ Late July- early Aug 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
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FATOUMATA DIAWARA (Mali/France)
"A gorgeous woman with small explosive expressions in emotional songs and
dances. Her star is rising, all in the footsteps of Rokia Traore" NRC- NL. Fatoumouta
Diawara is getting rave reviews for her new debut album on World Circuit and
amazes crowds at all the festivals and clubs she is performing. A true star of African
music.
Latest cd : 19th
of September 2011 on World Circuit
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Paris, France
www : www.myspace.com/fatoumatadiawara
Touring period: February/ March 2013 + Summer 2013
Territory : BeNeLux , SCANDINAVIA(non exclusive) Agent : [email protected]
MARTA GOMEZ (Colombia/USA/Argentina)
Latin American Folk & Singer Songwriter Singer songwriter originally from Colombia but now residing in Barcelona, Latin
American songwriting at its best. She performed all over the globe and recorded
over 5 albums.
Latest cd : “El Corazon y El Sombrero” released in May 2011
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Barcelona, ES
www : www.martagomez.com
Touring period: 2013/ 2014 whole year available.
Territory : EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
MALIKA ZARRA (Morroco/France/ USA)
Berber Jazz & World Jazz
Malika Zarra is an extraordinary voice and blends Berber music with Jazz. She sings
in Berber, Arabic, French and English.
Latest cd : “Berber Jazz” on Motema Records
Line up : 5 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : New York USA/ Paris France
www : www.malikazarra.com/
Touring period: whole year available upon request/ April 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
BLICK BASSY (Cameroon/ France)
African Soul & Jazz / CAB PROJECT ( Caraibes-Afrique- Brazil)
With a brand new cd recorded in Brazil with the likes of Marcos Suzano and
Lenine, Blick keeps surprising us with his intense vocal abilities and soulful- jazzy
melodies. New African Soul at its best.
Latest cd : ‘Hongo Calling’ - May 2011 on World Connection
Line up : 4 on stage & 2 crew / 4 on stage + 1 crew (Jazz combo)
Based in : Paris, France
www : www.myspace.com/blickbassy2
Touring period: whole year upon request
Territory : WORLD WIDE Label : World Connection
Agent : [email protected]
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ALINE FRAZÃO (Angola/ Spain/ Portugal)
Afro Soul/Lusophone Singer Songwriter/Bossa Nova Aline Frazao a young and inspiring singer-song writer with Angolan Roots living in Spain.
She just auto-released her debut album and is the promise for Lusophone music and the
Afro influences Jazzy Singer Songwriter style already captured the attention of artists like
Lenine.
Latest cd : “Clave Bantu” / new album in spring 2013
Line up : 3 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Lisbon & Santiago de Compostela, Spain
www : www.alinefrazao.com
Touring period: whole year 2013
Territory : EUROPE (exept Spain, Portugal) Agent : [email protected]
AMIRA KHEIR (Sudan/ Italy/ UK)
Sudani Jazz & Vocal Jazz Drawing upon traditional Sudanese chants, vocal styles and rhythmic patterns
coupled with the ability to sing in English, Arabic & Italian, Amira is a truly diverse
vocalist with a captivating and powerful sound, whether performing her original
music or reinterpreting old spirituals and jazz classics.
Latest cd : ‘View from Somewhere’ – Sterns Distr.
Line up : 4 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : London, UK
www : http://amirakheir.com/
Touring period: whole year 2013
Territory : EUROPE (ex. UK) Agent : [email protected]
NINA ATTAL (France)
Blues- Soul ‘n Funk
Nina Attal is a true discovery. Playing the blues guitar, leading her own band, composing,
singing, performing and recording at a leading label in France at the age of just 19!. A true
revelation in Funky Blues ‘n Soul music. A highlight at many jazz festivals.
Latest cd : ‘Yellow 6/17’ 2011, on PIAS
Line up : 5 or 7 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Paris, France
www : www.ninaattal.com
Touring period: whole year 2013
Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) + Scandinavia/Baltic States (non exclusive) Agent : [email protected]
TAMIKREST (Mali)
The Spiritual sons of Tinariwen. Sahara Rock & Desert Blues at its very best.
Latest cd : “Toumastin” Glitterhouse Rec./ new cd in 2013.
Line up : 8 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Timbuktu, Mali
www : www.tamikrest.net/en
Touring period : December 2012 + Jan/Feb 2013 + Summer 2013
Territory : Netherlands Only (*collab with La Candela)
Agent : [email protected]
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MULATO ASTATKE (Ethiopia/ UK)
Ethio Jazz & Film Score Music
The Grandmaster of Ethio-Jazz is back on the road in 2013 with a new release on
Strutt.
Latest cd : “Steps Ahead” Strut / new cd to be released in 2013
Line up : 8 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Ethiopia/ UK
www : www.myspace.com/mulatuastatke
Touring period: Whole year 2013 various periods
Territory : Netherlands only (*collab with 2 For The Road Prod.)
Agent : [email protected]
HINDI ZAHRA (Morocco/France)
Singer Songwiter/ Blues
Meet Hindi Zahra and her original gently undulating sense of melody. With a subtle,
understated guitar accompaniment, a dash of gypsy guitar between the lines.
Latest cd : “Hand Made’ on EMI/ Blue Note
Next Cd : “Until The Next Journey’ EP/ New full album expected in 2013
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Paris, France
www : www.hindi-zahra.com/
Touring period: as from May 2013
Territory : Netherlands Only
Agent : [email protected]
LATIN & SALSA HEADLINERS / LATIN JAZZ
GILBERTO SANTA ROSA (Puerto Rico)
On of the greatest vocalist and biggest name in Salsa today. Filling
stadiums and arena’s in Latin America and the USA, selling out large
venues year after year in Europe. Multiple Grammy & Latin Grammy
winner. In 2012 Gilberto Santa Rosa played 16 sold out shows in Europe.
Latest cd : ‘Gilberto Santa Rosa’ (Sony Music 2012)
Line up : 13 on stage & 5 crew
Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico
www : www.gilbertosantarosa.com
Touring period : May 2013 + late july + early August 2013
Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
ALBITA (Cuba/ USA)
Albita is originally from cuba, but already 19 years living in the USA,
calling Miami her home town. Since her arrival in the USA she has
cinstantly renewd her style. Her typical voice is very recognizable and
earned her a lot of critical acclain and award winning albums. Resenty
she released ‘Mis Tacones’.
Latest cd : “Mis Tacones' (2011)
Line up : 7 o 12 on stage & 3 crew
Based in : Miami , USA
www : www.albitaonline.com
Touring period : March- April 2013 / late June & early July 2013
Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East) Agent : [email protected]
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LA CHARANGA HABANERA (Cuba)
Is the first and only 'Boy Band' of Cuba. They are still at the forefront of Cuba's
mordern Pop music called ‘Timba' since the early nineties. They have toured
Europe year after year with succes.
Latest cd : ‘Acabaito de Nacer’ (2011, Planet Records)
Line up : 13 on stage & 4 crew
Based in : Cuba
www : www.charangahabanera.net/
Touring period : February 2013 / late july – mid august 2013
Territory : CENTRAL & NORTHERN EUROPE
Agent : [email protected]
GERARDO ROSALES (Venezuela)
Afro Cuban Jazz Quintet Venezuelan Masters (Project 2013)
Multi Talented Venezuelan percussionist Gerardo Rosales lives between
Venezuela and The Netherlands. In The Netherland he formed his actual
Afro Cuban Jazz Sextet. High energy & authentic Latin-jazz.
Latest cd : ‘Chano Pozo’s Music’ (Challenge Records)
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew/ 12 on stage + 2 crew
Based in : The Netherlands
www : www.gerardorosales.eu
Touring period : Whole Year upon request
Territory : WORLD WIDE
Agent : [email protected]
SEPTETO SANTIAGUERO (Cuba)
The real keepers of the secret of Cuban Son from Santiago de Cuba. These
7 finest Cuban musicians bring us in 2012 yet another album full of
danceable Cuban son under the name of “ Vamos pa’ La Fiesta’ and which
got them several Latin Grammy nominations.
Latest cd : Vamos pa’ La Fiesta (Picap 2012)
Line up : 6 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Santiago – Cuba/ Madrid- Spain
www : http://septetosantiaguero.net/
Touring period : Late July until Late September/ early October 2013
Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) + Scandinavia/ GAS (non exclusive)
Agent : [email protected]
REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent/ Promoter) [email protected]
Irene Vivanco (Head of Production/ Bookings agent) [email protected]
Albert Nijmolen (A&R, Finance, CEO) [email protected]
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