world connection agency - full artist roster 2013 -2014
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Artist Roster of World Connection Agency. Availabilities for bookings in 2013 & 2014. Update 16th of November 2012TRANSCRIPT
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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.
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 ” Q-rious Music/ World Connection - New Album March 2013
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
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 75 European festival & club shows in 2011/ 2012.
Latest cd : ‘Native Sun’ (Jakarta Records, may 2011), New album April 2013
Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : New York/ USA
www : http://vimeo.com/channels/blitz
Touring period: Early may to mid/ late August 2013
Territory : NORTHERN EUROPE (BeNeLux, Scandinavia, Baltic’s, UK)
Agent : [email protected]
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. She is sceduled to perform at Worldsessions in december 2012.
Latest cd : “Clave Bantu” / new album in spring 2013 Line up : 3/4 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Lisbon & Santiago de Compostela, Spain
www : www.alinefrazao.com
Touring period: whole year 2013
Territory : EUROPE/ MIDDLE EAST (exept Spain, Portugal) Agent : [email protected]
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GABY MORENO (USA)
Blues/Soul/Retro/Singer-Songwriter
After releasing 2 successful albums on World Connection Label, Gaby Moreno
just released her 3rd album ‘Postales’ on the Metamorfosis label. Last Octoberr
2012 she completed her 3rd
European tour and played festival such as Dranouter
Folk Fest and Jazz A Vienne, Oslo World Music Festival, Les Primeurs de Massy
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: March 2013 / May 2013/ Late July- early Aug 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
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 Englishand performs regularly at European Festivals.
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]
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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]
KHAIRA ARBY (Timbuktu, Mali)
Desert Blues from Mali
Khaira Arby is one of the most renowned and respected singers in Mali. Winner of several
awards. She worked with a whole range of Malian artist. Last summer she toured for 5
months through USA, Canada, Europe and Middle East. SXSW, Womad, Sfinks, Africa Oye
were highlights of her tour. Next March 2013 she will perform at WOMAD Adelaide and
New Zealand and Sauti Za Busara Festival.
latest cd : ‘Timbuktu Tarab’ (Clermond Music, 2010)
Line up : 6 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Timbuktu, Mali
www :http://www.sonicbids.com/khairaarby
Touring period : September + Fall 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]
DEOLINDA (Port)
Portuguese folk-pop/ fado –pop “They reinvent tradition with humor, elegance and insight. Deolinda is one of the most
refreshing bands of Portuguese music.” (Jornal de Letras - PT)
Latest cd : ‘Dois Selos e Um Carimbo’ (World Connection ) October 2010
Line up : 4 on stage & 3 crew
Based in : Lisbon, Portugal
www : http://www.deolinda.com.pt/
Touring period : March 2012+ whole year upon request
Territory : BeNeLux, Greater Scandinavia, Baltics, and Eastern Europe
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]
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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]
MONSIEUR PERINE (Bogota, Colombia)
Manouche Swing & Latin Alternative
Monsieur Perine are hailing from Bogota and take Manouche Jazz, Circus Swing and Latin
Alternative to another level. They are true craze in their home country Colombia and
slowly conquering Mexico and the USA. They winning award after award. Next march their
debut album will be released in Europe and a first tour will follow. They are at ease at Pop,
Jazz, World Music and Theatre Festivals.
Latest cd : ‘Hecho A Mano’ 2013, on Flowfish / Broken Silence
Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Bogota, Colombia
www : www.mperine.com
Touring period: june & july 2013 + nov. 2013
Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) Agent : [email protected]
B A L O J I (Rep. Dem. Congo/ Belgium)
Hip Hop meets Congolese Rumba Baloji’s unique sound is coloured with influences of Soul, Afro Beat, Congotronics and Hip
Hop. Baloji released with a new album on Crammed Disc in November 2011 and performed
all over Europe in 2012.
Latest cd : ‘Kinshasa Surcusal” – Crammed/ Coast To Coast
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Brussels, Belgium
www : www.baloji.com
Touring period: whole year generally available, Festivals, Clubs
Territory : Netherlands Only * Agent : [email protected]
TAMIKREST (Mali)
The Spiritual sons of Tinariwen. Sahara Rock & Desert Blues at its very best. Will be
part of the Sahara Soul Project.
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 : Jan/Feb 2013 + Summer 2013
Territory : Netherlands Only (*collab with La Candela)
Agent : [email protected]
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LA MAKINA DEL KARIBE (Colombia)
Urban Afro Colombian Champeta Punk & Cumbia Funk
Back by popular demand, after great shows, such as Roskilde and Amsterdam Roots
Festival in the summer of 2011, LMK toured in August 2012 Europe again, playing at the
HKW in Berlin and Afro Caribbean Festival Belgium amongst others. Big city Afro
Colombian Champeta-Punk and Cumbia - Funk
Latest cd : ’14 Chankletazos Terapeuticos” Chusma Records
Line up : 6 on stage & 2 crew.
Based in : Bogota Colombia
www : www.lamakinadelkaribe.com
Touring period : May- June- July 2013
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA
Agent : [email protected]
LOCOS POR JUANA (Miami USA/ Colombia)
Latin Ska/ Reggae/ Rock Locos Por Juana is a bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live
performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences. The band formed in
Miami, Florida in the year 2000. Their lineup has undergone personnel changes and their
style has evolved over the years. They played several European Festivals in a succesfull
2009 tour, now they are back.
Latest cd : “Somos La Calle” 2012.
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Miami, USA
www : www.locosporjuana.com
Touring period: May- June- July
Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA
Agent : [email protected]
MULATO ASTATKE (Ethiopia/ UK)
Ethio Jazz
The Grandmaster of Ethio-Jazz, vibraphonist Mulatu Astatke. 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]
CARMINHO (Portugal) fado
Young fadista, already hailed as a major new voice on the contemporary fado
scene. From the management that brought us Mariza.
Latest cd : ‘Alma’ 2012 on EMI music
Line up : 4 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Lisbon, Portugal
www : http://www.carminho.net
Touring period: whole year 2013- April 2013 – November 2013
Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) Agent : [email protected]
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ANA MOURA (Portugal)
fado One of the greatest voice and personalities of Portugal today. Everywhere she goes
the audiences are captured by her performance, voice and elegance. In November
2012 she is releasing a brand new album produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchel,
Tracy Chapman, Raoul Midon).
Latest cd : ‘Desfado’ new album spring 2013 on Universal Music
Line up : 5 on stage & 3 crew
Based in : Lisbon, Portugal
www : http://www.anamoura.com.pt
Touring period: May 2013 - Summer- October 2013
Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) - (*collab with Sons Em Transito)
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]
THE MAGIC TOMBOLINOS (London UK)
Balkan frenetic impro The Magic Tombolinos, led by Alejandro Toledo, take the best from the Balkan Idion and
Mediteranean sound and mix them with Latin American energy and melancholy. Played a
lot of big 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 2013
Territory : BeNeLUX/ NORTHERN EUROPA (* in collab with Adastra) Agent : [email protected]
HOLLIE COOK (London/ UK)
Hollie Cook grew up amongst music with her father being Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook,
now she goes solo after numerous collabs and backing vocalist jobs. Her catchy Dub Reggae
with a Pop Flavor caught the ears of a lot of underground and mainstream fans.
Latest cd : “Hollie Cook’ on Mr Bongo/ Wrasse
Distr. : Coast To Coast
Line up : 8 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : London UK
www : www.holliecook.com
Touring period: whole year 2012
Territory : Netherlands Only
Agent : [email protected]
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SOUSOU & MAHER CISSOKO (Senegal/ Sweden)
Two different cities, countries, continents – and homes. In our constant travels
Sousou & Maher have come to the understanding that we do not move in
between, but within. It is not a meeting or a union of two worlds or cultures but
a musical voyage within the same sphere of people, rhythms and movements.
Latest cd : ‘Stockholm- Dakar’ on Painted Dog Redcords
Line up : 2/4 or 5 on stage & 1 crew
Based in : Stockholm, Sweden
www : http://sousoumaher.se
Touring period : whole year 2013
Territory : EUROPE (exept Scandinavia) Agent : [email protected]
CALIMA (Barcelona/ Spain)
Rumba Flamenco/ Musica Mestiza Founded by ex-Ojos De Brujo bassist/ founder Juan-Lu Leprevost, They reinvent
traditional Flamenco with the more rhythmic sounds of Rumba Flamenca and
mix even hip hop and Bhangra into their Flamenco Mestizo. For years the most
refreshing of bands from the Barcelona scene with 3 albums recorded so far.
Latest CD : “Solo Volar’ 2012 on Ventilador Music/ Satelite K
Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew
Based in : Barcelona Spain
www : www.calimacolores.es
Touring period : Oktober 2012 and onwards/ whole year 2013
Territory : BENELUX & NORTHERN EUROPE
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.In November 2012 he released his new album.
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)
GRUPO NICHE (Colombia) - Hommage to Jairo Varela The most emblematic Colombian Salsa groups of all times. With
numerous number one hits in both Colombia as among the Latin
Communtities world wide. They will tour 2013 to bring homage to the
late founder Jairo Varela and to present their new repetoire and the all
time favorites to the Euopean public.
Latest cd : ‘My Beatles Heart’ (2012) “Pa’ lante” (2008)
Line up : 12 on stage & 4 crew
Based in : Cali, Colombia
www : http://www.gruponiche.com/
Touring period : Late March- early April- Late July & Early August 2012
Territory : EUROPE
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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/ 14 on stage + 3 crew
Based in : The Netherlands/ Venezuela
www : www.gerardorosales.eu
Touring period : Whole Year upon request /Summer Festivals
Territory : EUROPE
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 : 7 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)
REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent/ Promoter) [email protected]
Irene Vivanco (Head of Production) [email protected]
Albert Nijmolen (A&R, Finance, CEO) [email protected]
Hendrik Figeeweg 3 – G22
2031 BJ Haarlem The Netherlands
T: 0031 (0) 23 7410010 m; +31 (0)6 43 07 95 28
F: 0031 (0) 23 5319658
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