ARTIST ROSTER 2015 & 2016 Dear promoter, festival programmer, colleague. You have in front of you the artist roster of Agency Ambos M undos for 2015 and 2016. Agency Ambos Mundos is an international bookings agency and artist management office based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and recently opened office in Leuven Belgium. We are specialized in music from Latin America and the Caribbean. We started with a wide range of artist from Petrona Martinez, Marta Gomez, Inti Illimani, Eva Ayllon, Andy Palacio, Idan Raichel to Rupa & The april Fishes and Choc Quib Town. We are co-presenting the Tribu Baharu showcase for the 2014 edition of WOMEX in Santiago de Compostela and recently added a variety of world music and International Salsa and Urban Latin Headliners.
! Colombia
! Cuba
! Puerto Rico
! Festival Acts | Special proyects
! World Music | Fado| Singer Songwriter
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! COLOMBIA
TRIBU BAHARU (Colombia)
Afro Colombian Champeta & Soukous
It's been denigrated and damned, boycotted and banned, but it can never be stopped: champeta, the ever evolving, high-‐energy hybrid of Colombian, African and Afro-‐Caribbean styles just keeps on coming. And leading a new charge are Tribu Baharú, from Bogotá, championing their version of champeta, inspired by the legendary, Pico sound-‐systems of Columbia's Caribbean coast, but here played all-‐ live-‐onstage with sparkling Congolese guitar driven by high-‐speed bass and drums and the all-‐animating upfront singers.
Latest cd
: 'Pa'L Mas Exigente Bailador' (Tambora Records, 2014)
Line up : 6 on stage & 2 crew. Based in : Bogota Colombia www : www.tribubaharu.com Touring period : May until August 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
MONSIEUR PERINÉ (Bogota, Colombia) Manouche Swing & Latin Alternative Monsieur Perine hailing from Bogota is taking 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. They will release a new album in 2015 produced by Calle 13’s Eduardo Cabra.
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 : late June & July 2015 Territory : BeNeLux
GRUPO NICHE (Colombia) Tocando el Cielo Tour Niche is the most emblematic Colombian Salsa group of all times, with numerous number one hits in both Colombia as wel as among the Latin Communities worldwide. They toured 2013/14 bringing homage to the late founder Jairo Varela (who passed away in august 2012). Their latest record 'Tocando El Cielo Con Las Manos' has been received with critical acclaim by the press and their fans. Latest cd : ‘Tocando el Cielo Con Las Manos’ Line up : 14 on stage & 3 crew Based in : Cali, Colombia & Miami/ USA www : www.gruponiche.com Touring period : Late July & Early August '15 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
KEVIN FLOREZ (Champeta Urbana/ Colombia)
In just 16 months Kevin Florez managed to rise from a unknown local artist to national stardom in his native Colombia. Since the release of the single 'La Invite A Bailar' in 2013 Kevin Florez has realized countless collaborations with national and intenational urban artist such as De La Ghetto, Farruko and Nikky Jam and had several national hits. With a number of awards under his belt he is now ready to conquer Europe in 2015. Latest cd : ‘Champeta Urbana' (Caodiscos/ Fararap Rec. 2013)
Line up : 6 on stage + 2 crew Based in : Cartagena , Colombia www : www.kevinflorezmusic.com Touring period : July 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
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CUMBIA CARIBE de Pedro 'El Dripe' Tapias (Colombia) From the Capital of the Caribbean coast and the Capital of Colombian Carnaval comes Cumbia Caribe. A party outfit that is known for pumpin' up any party in the coastal regions of Colombia. Led by percusionist Pedro 'El Dripe Tapias' they won allmost every possible price at the annual Carnaval De Barranquilla. Cumbia Caribe has also a special programm called "Carnavales de Mi Colombia"* Covering all Tradional musical styles, a live band, several vocalist and a group of Dancers.
Latest cd : ‘Si Muero Mañana" Line up : Different line ups per programm* Based in : Barranquilla, Colombia www : www.cumbiacaribe.com Touring period : Mid-‐late July 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
ANIBAL VELAZQUEZ (Colombia)
! PUERTO RICO
Master accordionist Anibal Velasquez's remarkable career spans more than six decades during which time he has made more than 300 albums. Born in 1936 to a musical family in the port-‐city of Barranquilla, he made his first recordings in 1952. He went on to become an in-‐demand session player before forming a band with his two brothers in 1960, whose experimental incorporations of regional styles and Cuban influences .But by the 1970s, the drug cartels and related violence forced Anibal to move to Caracas where he continued his prolific output for 18 years. Now back in Barranquilla he's enjoying his rightful status as one of the few living legends of Colombia's glorious musical pas. Latest cd : ‘Mambo Loco" (Analogue Africa, 2011)
Line up : 11 on stage & 4 crew Based in : Barranquilla, Colombia Touring period : tba/ tbc 2015/16 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
GILBERTO SANTA ROSA (Puerto Rico) One of the 5 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 : ‘Gilberto Santa Rosa’ (Sony Music 2013) Line up : 13 on stage & 6 crew Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico web : www.gilbertosantarosa.com Touring period : June 201 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
RICHIE RAY & BOBBY CRUZ (Puerto Rico) Salsa / 50th Anniversary Tour
Life long legenday duo Richie & Bobby are true icons in Latin Music. Their career spans over 50 years. Between the heydays of Pachanga in the 60-‐ ties to the craze of Boogaloo in the 70'ties they launched their own style called 'Jala Jala'. In 2014 & 2015 they are touring the World with a special 50th Anniversary show. Latest cd : ‘Homenaje a una Leyenda' (Discos Fuentes 2014)
Line up : 13 on stage & 4 crew. Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico www : richieraybobbycruz.net Touring period : February 2015 & July 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East) 3
ELVIS CRESPO (Puerto Rico)
Every Latino and non-‐Latino knows Elvis Crespo through his 90-‐ties megahit ‘Suavemente’. Multiple Grammy and Bilboard award-‐winning artist Elvis Crespo released his latest album 'One Flag' on in December 2013 and is one of the most sought after Latin-‐ Caribbean entertainers of the last 20 years. Currently has a smash hit with a re-‐do of ‘Sopa de Caracol’.
Latest cd : ‘One Flag" (Universal Music Latino 2013) Line up : 15 on stage & 5 crew Based in : Miami, Florida / San Juan,Puerto Rico www : www.elviscrespolive.com Touring period : Late July/ Early August 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
VICTOR MANUELLE (Puerto Rico) With a careert that spans over 20 years and 20 albums, Victor Manuelle is still to be considered a young salsa singer. His collaborations with Gilberto Santa Rosa and Jorge Celedon, his smash hits in the 90-‐ties and his continued production of solid albums and sold out concert tours, makes him one of the great names in Salsa & Latin music today. New Album to be released on Sony in February 2015.
Latest cd : ‘Me Llamare Tuyo' (Sony Music 2013) Line up : 13 on stage & 6 crew Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico www : www.victormanuelleonline.com Touring period : June & July 2014 Territory : EUROPE in collaboration with The Relentless Agency
YANDEL (Puerto Rico) Llandel Veguilla Malavé, better known as Yandel, half of the iconic urban music Wisin y Yandel, brings more than 14 years of successful career, has sold millions of albums and has performed in concert in the most important venues in the world. He released his first solo album 'Quién Contra Mi' in 2003 and released his 2nd solo album “La Leyenda” in fall 2013. Yandel tour with a full line up of a band of 10 musicians and 8 dancers and is considered one of the best contemporary Latin-‐ Urban acts around.
! CUBA
Latest cd : ‘De Lider A Leyenda’ (Sony Latin Music, 2013) Line up : 10 on stage, 8 dancers & 7 crew Based in : Puerto Rico www : www.yandellaleyenda.com Touring period : March & April 2015 Territory : EUROPE in collaboration with The Relentless Agency
ELIO REVE & SU CHARANGON (Cuba) Elio Reve is the only son of legendary bandleader Elio Reve sr. who led the Orquesta Reve for over 35 years until his tragical dead. Elio Reve jr y su Charangon is considered to be the mother orquestra of all cuban bands of today. Over 55 years of history since its foundation. Elio Reve & Su Charagon have been touring Europe year after year since their first release on Peter Gabriels Realworld over 30 years ago.
Latest cd : ‘La Aplanadora De Cuba’ (EGREM 2012) Line up : 15 on stage + 3 crew Based in : Cuba web : www.orquestareve.net Touring period : Late June-‐ July 2015 Territory : NORTHERN EUROPE (in collaboration with Musica de Primera)
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EMILIO FRIAS 'EL NIÑO Y LA VERDAD (Cuba)
Emilio Frias 'El Niño' started his solo career after leaving Elio Reve's Charangon in 2012. Emilio is now to be considered as one of the hottests new bands in La Habana, Cuba. With his weekly sold our Matinee at 'Casa de La Musica' he gained a lot of new fans around the globe. In 2015 he will debutt in Europe.
Latest cd : ‘Llego la verdad' (Oye Mi Musica, 2014) Line up : 14 on stage & 3 crew Based in : La Habana -‐ Cuba www : www.emilioylaverdad.com Touring period : February 2015 + Late July & Early August 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
MAYITO RIVER & THE SONS OF CUBA(CUBA)
Without a doubt, Mario 'Mayito' Rivera, 'El Poeta de la Rumba', is one of the five leading Cuban vocalists worldwide! For more than 20 years he has been the unmistakable voice and face of the internationally acclaimed Cuban band Los Van Van. After leaving Los Van Van he dedicated his time between his own project, The Sons Of Cuba, and performing /recording with Soneros De Verdad.
Latest cd : ‘Inventate una historia' (Termidor, 2014) Line up : 7 on stage + 2 crew Based in : Havana, Cuba www : www.mayitorivera.net Touring period : May-‐ June -‐July 2015 Territory : BeNeLux, Scandinavia, Spain
(Colaboration with Kramer Artist)
SONEROS DE VERDAD feat Luis Frank Arias (Cuba) Lead by Luis Frank Arias, the Soneros de Verdad are also called 'The Next Generation Of Buena Vista'. The Soneros have recorded several great albums full of great Cuban traditional son. Their yearly 3 to 4 months summer tours through Europe are the proof that Cuban music has gained a eternal place amongst music fans across the world.
Latest cd : ‘Amarate' (Termidor 2013) Line up : 7/8 on stage & 3 crew Based in : La Habana -‐ Cuba www : www.sonerosdeverdad.com Touring period : July until October 2015 Territory : BeNeLux/ Northern Europe* (non exclusive) *in collaboration with Colaboration with Kramer Artist
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. The are back in Europein February for a 17 dates tour presenting 'Se Sufre Pero Se HGiza" their new album.
Latest cd : ‘Se Sufre pero se Goza’ (2013, Planet Records) Line up : 14 on stage & 3 crew Based in : Havana, Cuba www : www.charangahabanera.net Touring period : TBA/ TBC Territory : CENTRAL & NORTHERN EUROPE * * in collaboration with Fiesta Booking/ Mansur Naziri Italy.
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AYMEE NUVIOLA (CUBA/ USA)
Aymee Nuviola 'La Sonera Del Mundo' is an incredibly gifted Cuban-‐born singer/songwriter with a deeply rich voice evocative of a Sarah Vaughn and often compared to the nimble freshness of a Billie Holiday. She has performed around the world in countries such as Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Brazil, Spain, Italy, France, Hungary, and the United States. She just released a 3rd solo album which includes styles such as Son, Latin Jazz, Salsa and latin pop.
Latest cd : ‘First Class To Havana' (Worldwide Ent. 2014) Line up : 8 on stage + 2 crew Based in : Miami USA www : www.aymeenuviola.com Touring period : July 2015 Territory : EUROPE (including North Africa/ Middle East)
CUBAN BEATS ALL STARS (Cuba/ Spain) Eclectic Latin Dance & Urban Latin Hip Hop After the eternal sabattical of the Cuban Urban super group ORISHAS, the backing band decided to continue to perform and craft an new sound based on the popular ORISHAS sound. Recently RUZZO, former rapper & songwriter of the original band decided to join the new project. They just have finished recording their first album as Cuban Beats All Stars. Latest cd : Debut album March 2015 on Termidor
Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew. Based in : Madrid, Spain www : www.cubanbeatsallstars.com Touring period : All Year Territory : BeNeLux/ Scandinavia
* Collaboration with Kramer-‐Artists
GERARDO ROSALES & Su Combo Mundial (Venezuela)
Multi Talented Venezuelan percussionist Gerardo Rosales lives between Venezuela and The Netherlands. In The Netherland he formed his actual Combo Mundial . High energy & authentic Salsa from the 70’ties! He released an new album in the fall of 2013 onn Challenge Records, full of raw, unpolished Salsa dura in the style of the 60ties and 70ties.
Latest cd : ‘Siguelo’ (Challenge Records, 2013) Line up : 9 on stage + 2 crew Based in : The Netherlands/ Venezuela www : rosalesmusicevents.blogspot.nl Touring period : Whole Year upon request Territory : WORLD WIDE
! 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 the likes of Bobby Womack, Herbie Hancock, Mulatu Astatke and Damon Albarn. A true star of African music. In May/ june and July of 2015 she will
tour again with Cuban Jazz Pianist Roberto Fonseca. 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 self titeled 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 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 in Portugal. She just auto-‐released her debut album and is already the promise for Lusophone music and the Afro influences Jazzy Singer Songwriter style already captured the attention of artists like Lenine and Sara Tavares. She already performed concerts in The Netherlands, Germany, Spain 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 – Mid April/ early may 201 BeNeLux 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. Her brand new album ‘Desfado’ produced by star producer Larry Klein has received 4 and 5 star reviews. 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 : May 2015 -‐ Summer 2015 -‐ November 2015 Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) 7
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.” (Jornal de Letras -‐ PT)
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 En Transito. Non exclusive.
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’ New full album on Warner, March 2015 Line up : 5 on stage & 2 crew Based in : Paris, France www : www.hindi-‐zahra.com Touring period : as from may 2015 Territory : Netherlands Only
! Pop | Singer Songwriter | Crossover
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, MaMa and Les Transmusicales de Rennes he 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)
GABY MORENO (USA) Blues| Soul| Retro| Singer-‐Songwriter After releasing 2 successful albums on World Connection, Gaby Moreno released her 3rd all Spanish album ‘Postales’ on the Metamorphosis label. In between she recorded with Hugh Laurie on his album 'Didn't it Rain'. She toured almost all of 2013 & 2014 with Hugh Laurie & his Copper Bottom Band before releasing her 4th full English album on 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 / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA
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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 21. A true revelation in Funky Blues ‘n Soul music. A highlight at many jazz festivals. Just released her 3rd album WHA on debuting Nueva Onda label (PIAS distr).
Latest cd : ‘WHA' – 2014 on Nueva Onda/PIAS 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)
HOLLIE COOK (London / UK) Soulfull Reggae / Rocksteady
Meet Hollie, daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook, released last may 2014 her 2nd cd 'Twice' on Mr Bongo. After the huge succes of the first album with appearances at Later With Jools Holland and showcases at Transmusiales, Hollie comes back with and even more mature sound full of caribbean sunshine.
Latest cd : ‘Twice' (2014) Mr Bongo Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew Based in : London / UK www : http://holliecook.com Touring period : whole year 2015 upon request Territory : BeNeLux
SARA ALHINHO (Cabo Verde/ Mexico) Lusophone Singer Songwriter/ Morna
Sara Alhinho is a young and inspiring singer-‐song writer hailing from Cabo Verde with both Mexican and Cape Verdean blood. She just auto-‐released her debut album ‘Mossaico’ after co-‐starring on the album ‘Gerassons’ (2009) with her mother Tete Alhinho, Simentera’s leadvocalis. She showcased at the 2014 edition of the AME ( Atlantic Music Expo) and toured with her mother Tete in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Luxemburg, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland.
Latest cd : ‘Mosaico’ -‐ 2013 Independent Line up : 4/5 on stage & 1 crew Based in : Praia Cabo Verde www : www.saraalhinho.com Touring period: whole year 2015 upon request Territory : EUROPE REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent) bartolo@agencyambosmundos.com
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