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Actual & Updated Roster of World Connection Agency as per 01-12-2014 #WCA #RosterTRANSCRIPT
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ARTIST ROSTER OF REPRESENTATION 2015/2016
Dear promoter, festival programmer, colleague. You have in front of you the updated artist roster of World Connection Agency for 2015 and 2016. World Connection Agency is an international bookings agency and artist management office based in Haarlem, The Netherlands and recently opened office in Leuven, Belgium. The label was founded in 1999 and the agency was founded in 2002 to support the labels artist and is working since with promoters, venues and festivals in more than 40 countries worldwide. We book a wide variety of artist from around the globe, strongly specializing in Female vocalist and lusophone artists.
! World |Roots |Female Vocals
! Singer Songwriter |Reggae |Hip hop |Electronica
! World |Roots |Fado FATOUMATA DIAWARA (Mali/France) Fatoumouta Diawara is getting rave reviews for her debut album on World Circuit and amazes crowds at all the festivals and concerthalls she is performing. She collaborated and recorded with Bobby Womack, Herbie Hancock, Mulatu Astatke and Damon Albarn. A true star of African music. In the summer of 2014 she toured with Cuban Jazz Pianist Roberto Fonseca. Generally available in 2015 Latest cd : ‘Fatou’ Sept 2011 on World Circuit/ new album 2015 Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Paris, France web : www.fatoumatadiawara.fr Touring period : February & March 2015/ Summer 2015 / Fall 2015 Territory : BeNeLux , Baltic States *, Eastern Europe*
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MARINAH (Spain) Flamenquillo and spanish Mestizo -‐pop by the voice of legendary Ojos De Brujo Marina Abad was over 10 years the front-‐woman and voice of legendary Barcelona based Mestizo-‐Flamenquillo band Ojos De Brujo. After a sabattical of some years she is now back with a great debut album, 'El Baile de Las Horas' on Harmonia Mundi/ World Village label. She will be touring with a compact, more acoustic band. Latest cd : ‘El Baile de Las Horas' – Harmonia Mundi/ World Village Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Barcelona & Madrid, Spain web : www.marinah.es Touring period: whole year generally available, Festivals, Clubs Territory : BeNeLux *
TAMIKREST (Mali) The Spiritual sons of Tinariwen. Sahara Rock & Desert Blues at its very best. Currently released their 3rd studio album 'Chatma' on the German indie label ‘Glitterhouse' . This latest album received a lot of critical acclaim from journalist and music lovers. Raw Sahara Rock & Desert Blues. Latest cd : 'Chatma' Sept. 2013 Glitterhouse Rec Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Timbuktu, Mali web : www.tamikrest.net/en Touring period : nov/dec 2014 -‐ Summer 2015/ Fall 2015
Territory : Netherlands Only (*collab with La Candela)
ALINE FRAZÃO (Angola / Portugal) Afro Soul/Lusophone Singer Songwriter/Bossa Nova Aline Frazao a young and inspiring singer-‐song writer with Angolan Roots living between Lisbon and Barcelona. She (auto)released 2 albums on Coast Company and is to be considered the promise for Lusophone music. Her Luso-‐influenced Jazzy Singer Songwriter style already captured the attention of artists like Lenine and Sara Tavares. She performed concerts in The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, UK ,Angola and Portugal and is on the verge of an international break trough. Latest cd : ‘Movimento’ -‐ 2013 Coast Company Line up : 4 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Lisbon Portugal web : www.alinefrazao.com Touring period: whole year 2015
Territory : BeNeLux
ANA MOURA (Portugal) -‐ Fado One of the greatest voice and personalities of Portuguese music today. Everywhere she goes the audiences are captured by her performance, voice and elegance, so much thatse can count Prince and the Rolling Stones as her fans. Her brand new album ‘Desfado’ produced by star producer Larry Klein (Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchel, Raul Midon) has received 5 star reviews allmost everywhere. Ana Moura brings two musical worlds together on ‘Desfado’ and currently tours the globe. Latest cd : ‘Desfado’ – Universal Music 2013 Line up : 5 on stage & 3 crew Based in : Lisbon, Portugal web : www.anamoura.com.pt
Touring period : April 2015 -‐ Summer 2015 -‐ November 2015 Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive)
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DEOLINDA (Portugal) Portuguese folk-‐pop/ fado -‐novo “They reinvent tradition with humor, elegance and insight. Deolinda is one of the most refreshing bands of Portuguese music.” Since their debut album 'Cançao ao lado' they have released 3 more albums. In Portugal they are considered Popstars. Latest cd : ‘Mundo Pequenino’ -‐ Sons Em Transito 2013 Line up : 4 on stage & 3 crew Based in : Lisbon, Portugal www : www.deolinda.com.pt Touring period : whole year upon request Territory : BeNeLux, Greater Scandinavia*, Baltics*, Eastern Europe* * Collab. with Sons Em Transito. Non exclusive.
HINDI ZAHRA (Morocco/France) Singer Songwriter/ 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. After some years of silence, Hindi will be releasing a brand new long awaited album in spring of 2015. Latest cd : 'Hand Made' on EMI/ Blue Note Next Cd : 'Until The Next Journey'-‐ New full album expected in 2015 Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Paris, France www : www.hindi-‐zahra.com Touring period : as from april 2015 Territory : Netherlands Only
MOSTAR SEVDAH REUNION (Bosnia) Sevdah, the blues of the Balkans With a new line up, Mostar Sevdah Reunion are presenting 'Tales from a Forgotten City' , a new repetoire based on old Sevdah songs. They released simultaneously a cd and a documentary film on Mostar and Sevdah music. MSR played a WOMEX showcase back in in 2006 and released an handful of albums on World Connection and Snailrecords. Latest cd : “Tales of A Forgotten City” (World Connection/ Snail records) Line up : 6 on stage & 1 crew Based in : Bosnia www : www.mostarsevdahreunion.com Touring period : Whole year 2015 upon request Territory : BeNeLux/ UK*/ NORTHERN EUROPE *
! Afro Beat | Singer Songwriter |Crossover BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR (USA/GHANA) Old School Hip Hop| Afro Beat 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 strong echoes of Afrobeat artists such as Fela Kuti. After showcasing successfully WOMEX, SXSW, MaMa and Les Transmusicales de Rennes Blitz tours constantly Europe and played over 100 festival shows and countless club dates. Latest cd : ‘Afropolitan Dreams’ (Jakarta Records, may 2014) Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew Based in : New York/ USA www : vimeo.com/channels/blitz Touring period : April to August 2015 Territory : NORTHERN EUROPE (BeNeLux, Scandinavia, Baltic’s, UK)
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GABY MORENO (USA) Blues|Soul|Retro|Singer-‐Songwriter Gaby Moreno was noted opening for Tracy Chapman and Ani di Franco and working/ performing with Van Dyke Parks. Gaby recorded with Hugh Laurie on his latest album 'Didn't it Rain' and toured almost all of 2013 & 2014 with Hugh Laurie & his Copper Bottom Band. A 4th album to be produced by Gabriel Roth (Sharon Jones/ James Bradley) is expected to be released by Metamorfosis/Warner in spring 2015. Latest cd : ‘Postales’ 2012 Metamofosis / Upcomming album 2015 Line up : 4 on stage & 1 crew Based in : Los Angeles, USA www : www.gaby-‐moreno.com Touring period: March > Early April + Mid July / Mid August + October 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
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 the age of just 21. A true revelation in Funky Blues ‘n Soul music. A highlight at many pop & jazz festivals. Just released her 3rd album WHA on debuting Nueva Onda label (PIAS distr). Latest cd : ‘WHA' (Nueva Onda/ PIAS, 2014) Line up : 5 or 7 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Paris, France www : www.ninaattal.com Touring period : whole year 2015 Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive)
MONSIEUR PERINÉ (Bogota, Colombia) Manouche Swing & Latin Alternative Monsieur Perine hailing from Bogota, take Manouche Jazz, Circus Swing and Latin-‐Alternative to another level. In March 2013 their European debut album was released and a first tour with over 30 pan -‐European dates was a fact. In the Summer of 2014 they toured again extensively Europe. They are at ease at Pop, Jazz, World Music and Theatre & Performing Art Festivals. Latest cd : ‘Hecho A Mano’ ( Flowfish/ Broken Silence, 2013) Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Bogota, Colombia www : www.mperine.com Touring period : June/ July 2015 Territory : BeNeLux
HOLLIE COOK (London / UK) Soulfull Reggae / Rocksteady Meet Hollie, daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook, released last may 2014 her second album 'Twice' on Mr Bongo. After the huge succes of the first album with appearances at Later With Jools Holland and showcases at Transmusicales and International tours Hollie comes back with and even more mature sound full of caribbean sunshine and lazy reggae. Latest cd : ‘Twice' (2014) Mr Bongo Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew Based in : London / UK www : www.holliecook.com Touring period : whole year 2015 upon request Territory : BeNeLux
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SARA ALHINHO (Cabo Verde/ Mexico) Lusophone Singer Songwriter/ Morna Sara Alhinho, daughter of Simenteras singer Tete Alhinho, is to be considered 'the best kept secret of Cabo Verde'. Being of mixed Mexican and Cape Verdean origin, she has been both influenced by Morna, Bossa, Coladeira, Funana but also latin American music and singer-‐songwriter styles. She just auto released her debut album 'Mosaico' and made impresion at the AME in Praia last April. Latest cd : ‘Mosaico’ (indepedend, 2014) Line up : 3 or 5 on stage & 1 crew Based in : Ilha de Praia, Cabo Verde www : www.saraalhinho.com Touring period: tba/ tba ( summer 2015) Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
! Latin Eclectic| Colombia |Electronic |Festival Acts BOSTICH & FUSSIBLE by NORTEC (Mexico) Eclectic Latin Electonica & Tijuana Soundscapes “Bostich and Fussible spend the disc hopscotching through genres: Latin horns and accordions share space with metronomic house beats while Daft Punk-‐esque vocoders drone over acoustic indie-‐rock strumming. As the styles tumble harmoniously into one another, Bostich + Fussible hit a sweet spot that's less "world music" than blissfully whirled music.” Latest cd : 'El Final De Una Era' (Nacional Records) Line up : 6 on stage & 2 crew. Based in : Tijuana Mexico/ San Diego USA
www : www.nor-‐tec.org Touring period : tba 2015 Territory : BeNeLux *
FAMILY ATLANTICA (UK/ VE/ GH) Afro Beat meets Latin America on both sides of the Atlantic Family Atlantica is a London based proyect that stitching together dispate styles from across the Atlantic with similar ancestry. Led by leadvocalist Luzmira Zerpa, this band was one of the revelations at both Womad as well as WOMEX in 2013. Signed to the label Soundway. Ready to hit the European Festivals in 2015. Latest cd : 'Family Atlantica' Soundway Records Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew. Based in : London UK
www : www.familyatlantica.com Touring period : All Year Territory : BeNeLux
REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
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