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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl 1
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl 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 : irene@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : irene@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : irene@worldconnectionagency.nl 2
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent/ Promoter) Irene Vivanco (Head of Production/ Bookings agent) Albert Nijmolen (A&R, Finance, CEO)
bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl irene@worldconnectionagency.nl albert@worldconnectionagency.nl
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