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 : 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. "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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl 1
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 : irene@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : irene@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 soulfuljazzy 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
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 : irene@worldconnectionagency.nl
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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 : 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 : 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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl 3
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 : 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. 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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl 4
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl
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 : bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl REPRESENTATION & CONTACT
Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent/ Promoter) Irene Vivanco (International Agent/ Head of Production) Albert Nijmolen (A&R, Finance, CEO)
bartolo@worldconnectionagency.nl irene@worldconnectionagency.nl albert@worldconnection.nl
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