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Artist Roster of availability for 2012 & 2013 of World Connection Agency - update 19-04 2012. Jazz, World Jazz, Latin, Latin Jazz, Soul, Blues, Hip HopTRANSCRIPT
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ARTIST ROSTER 2012/2013
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 artist-roster which focuses on Jazz, Soul, Latin Jazz & World Jazz:
NTJAM ROSIE (Cameroon/ Netherlands)
Nu-Soul/ Nu- 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 Switserland.
Latest cd : New Album “Elle ” Coast To Coast/ Qrious Music/ Edel
Line up : 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. "Afro-centric
hip-hop can make a comeback when the people are ready," he says. "I want to
make positive change happen."
Latest cd : ‘Native Sun’ (Jakarta Records, may 2011)
Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : New York/ USA
www : http://vimeo.com/channels/blitz
Touring period: May to August 2012 + Spring 2013
Territory : NORTHERN EUROPE (*Netherlands, Scandinavia, Baltic’s, UK)
Agent : [email protected]
GABY MORENO (USA)
Blues/Soul/Retro/Singer-Songwriter “Moreno has an ear for writing pensive and melodic tales about life and love
and was the obvious choice of Tracy Chapman to open for her on her latest US
tour” HUB Music-USA
Latest cd : ‘Still the Unknown’ (World Connection 2011) & new album
‘Illustrated Songs’ to be released April 2012
Line up : 4 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Los Angeles, USA / Germany
www : www.gaby-moreno.com
Touring period: May 2012/July 2012/Oct-Nov 2012/April- May 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
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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.
Latest cd : New Album “El Corazon y El Sombrero” released in May 2011
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Barcelona, ES/NY, USA
www : www.martagomez.com
Touring period: from February 2012 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.
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 req./ June/ July 2012 + October 01
t/m 15 October 2012 + April 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
BLICK BASSY (Cameroon/ France)
African Soul & Jazz
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]
ALINE FRAZÃO (Angola/ Spain)
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”
Line up : 3 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Satiago de Compostela, Spain
www : www.alinefrazao.com
Touring period: whole year 2012
Territory : EUROPE (exept Spain, Portugal) Agent : [email protected]
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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 2012
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 : 7 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Paris, France
www : www.ninaattal.com
Touring period: whole year 2012
Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) + Scandinavia/Baltic States (non exclusive) Agent : [email protected]
THE MAGIC TOMBOLINOS (London UK)
Frenetic Balkan Jazz The Magic Tombolinos, led by sax player Alejandro Toledo, take the best from
the balkan idiom and mediteranean sounds and mix them with Latin American
energy and melancholy an the freedom of jazz. They played many important
festivals in the UK and are slowly conquering Europe.
Latest cd : ‘Full Attack, with sudden defenses’ (Inclusionism)
Line up : 5 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : London, UK
www : www.magictombolinos.co.uk
Touring period: Whole year available 2012/ 2013
Territory : NORTHERN EUROPA (* in collab with Adastra) Agent : [email protected]
MULATO ASTATKE (Ethiopia/ UK)
Ethio Jazz & Film Score Music
The Grandmaster of Ethio-Jazz is back on the road in 2012 with a new release on
Strutt.
Latest cd : “Steps Ahead” Strutt/ new cd to be released in September 2012.
Line up : 8 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Ethiopia/ UK
www : www.myspace.com/mulatuastatke
Touring period: Whole year 2012/13 various periods
Territory : Netherlands only (*collab with 2 For The Road Prod.)
Agent : [email protected]
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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
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Paris, France
www : www.hindi-zahra.com/
Touring period: whole year 2012
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.
Latest cd : ‘Irrepetible’ (Sony Music 2010)
Line up : 13 on stage & 5 crew
Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico
www : www.gilbertosantarosa.com
Touring period : July 2012/May 2013 + August 2013
Territory : Europe
Agent : [email protected]
EL GRAN COMBO DE PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico)
50th Anniversary Tour 2012. 50 years of Music. This Legendary
Orquestra represents everything that is Salsa. A true Puerto Rican
Buena Vista Social club avant la letre.
Latest cd : 'Sin Salsa No Hay Paraiso' (2010)
Line up : 13 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico
www : www.elgrancombodepuertorico.net
Touring period : October- November 2012 + TBA 2013
Territory : Northern, Central & Eastern Europe
Agent : [email protected]
GERARDO ROSALES & AFRO CUBAN JAZZ (Venezuela & Cuba)
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 & 1 crew
Based in : The Hague, The Netherlands
www : www.gerardorosales.eu
Touring period : Whole Year upon request
Territory : Europe Agent : [email protected]
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RICARDITO & QUINTETO TIPICO ORIENTAL (Cuba)
The real keepers of the secret of Cuban Son. Even before theBuena Vista
Social Club- craze, these guys where doing it all the way.
Latest cd : to be released 2012.
Line up : 6 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Santiago – Cuba/ Madrid- Spain
www : www.musicacopyleft.es/profile/Ricardito
Touring period : Late June until Late September2012
Territory : BeNelux + Scandinavia & GAS Agent : [email protected]
LA NEW SONORA (Cuba/ France)
Led by Hecto Gomez alias L'habanero this young band based in the
south of France takes Cuban music into a new direction.
Latest cd : to be released 2012.
Line up : 8 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : France
www : www.myspace.com/lanewsonora
Touring period : Whole Year Upon Request
Territory : BeNelux + Scandinavia & GAS
Agent : [email protected]
ISSAC DELGADO & Orquesta Salsabroso(Cuba/ Spain)
El Chevere de La Salsa. Iconic Cuban Salsa singer
Latest cd : ‘Super Cubano’
Line up : 12 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Cuba & Madrid Spain
www : www.issacdelgadoeurope.com
Touring period : Spring & Summer 2013
Territory : BeNelux + Scandinavia, Baltic States & GAS
Agent : [email protected]
REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent/ Promoter) [email protected]
Irene Vivanco (International Agent/ Head of Production) [email protected]
Albert Nijmolen (A&R, Finance, CEO) [email protected]
World Connection Agency Hendrik Figeeweg 3 – G22
2031 BJ Haarlem
The Netherlands
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