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Goa, India –June 11, 2009 – The W.O.A International roster is probably
one of the world's most diverse list of artists signed to a company
ranging from Rock to World and Pop to Jazz. Now this list gets more
diverse with the signing of the first 'Holy Hip Hop' artist 6th
Trumpet..
"Holy Hip Hop isn't a genre we have signed on before but we think that
6th trumpet was the right act to sign on as the first artist from this
genre to our label" says Wanda Alvares, E.V.P / Head of Marketing
W.O.A International, "This artist is our first step at bringing holy
hip hop to India and we look forward to seeing the reception this
music gets in India".
With the International infrastructure that W.O.A International offers
its artists through W.O.A Records, W.O.A Management, W.O.A Events and
W.O.A Media Studios; 6th Trumpet aka Richard White has all the support
he needs now to break into the International music scene.
"Music is my interpretation of the essence of creation in a spiritual
sense; it is art in nature and a vital element of life that can help
foster peace in one's soul" says 6th Trumpet aka Richard White, "My
Father Richard E White has been the most influential human beings to
me in regards to music. I remember being very young when every night
my father would play the organ, the sound of his music sunk into my
spirit and became something that I loved"
W.O.A International is planning on promoting 6th trumpet via its vast
music industry networks and will have the music of 6th trumpet
reaching fans of this blend of music very soon. Stay tuned to the
official W.O.A website for further updates on this artist
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is
a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it
comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering
international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the
region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities
means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing
a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
info@woarecords.com
Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com
Goa, India – June 1, 2009 – With the list of Independent stars growing
on the W.O.A Records roster the company's star list now grows even
larger with the signing of Canada's upcoming country star Kate
Ashby-Craft, Canada's hottest country offering.
"Country music is my favourite genre of music that I love listening to
and when I heard Kate's music I was hooked from the first song
onwards" says Oliver Sean, President/ Founder, W.O.A International,
"she has already been nominated for the 'Best Microphone Award' (Best
Singer) at the King Eagle Music Awards held in Nashville (home of
country music) and we think her music will be well received by the
surprising number of country fans growing Internationally and W.O.A
International is fully geared to take her music to the masses".
Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Kate Ashby-Craft started off as
a classical voice and theatre major in University but wanting to
experience other kinds of music Kate went on the road performing
everything from country and rock to jazz and blues touring Canada and
the U.S.A. Her albums have been well received on various commercial
radio stations in the US and Canada and her vast experience in the
field of music have always brought recognition and accolade to her
compositions and songs.
"My latest CD 'Love Is All There Is' was a concept album and
lyrically all twelve songs explored a different dimension of love.
Musically this album ventured into Jazz/Pop with a Latin/AC/Folk
flavour" says Kate, "This album received rave reviews and has charted
on several college radio charts. In October 2007 this CD was nominated
for 4 Music Awards in the Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards."
Kate's music is now receiving Commercial radio airplay around the
world and in September 2008 Kate accepted the role of June Carter Cash
in the touring show 'The Legend in Black', a tribute show to the music
of the late Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Kate Ashby-Craft has
been seen and heard on various TV and radio shows such as City TV's
"Breakfast Television" and CBC's Ontario Morning and has performed at
such notable venues as the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto,
Waterloo's Festival Of Lights, Canada Day celebrations in London as
well as the Songwriter's Association Canada's Bluebird North in
Toronto, The Canterbury Folk Festival in Ingersoll and The Stratford
Festival of Canada.
W.O.A International is now gearing up to bring this true blue country
star to India and promote her music on a global level. Stay tuned to
the W.O.A Records website for more information on Kate Ashby-Craft.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is
a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it
comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering
international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the
region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities
means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing
a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
info@woarecords.com
http://www.woarecords.com
Goa, India –May 29, 2009 –The W.O.A Artiste and Repertoire team has
prided itself with the long list of amazing artists it has signed on.
Artists and Bands who strive to reach the top and believe in
themselves enough to go it alone. The W.O.A A&R team has done it again
with the signing of a band that rocks and rolls and keeps it all in
the family – now signed to W.O.A International are the Canadian based
family folk rockers - The Wilkins.
"Bands who have kept it all in the family include bands like the
Coors, The Allman Brothers and a few others and The Wilkins are one
such band that we think are destined to reach great heights" says
Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President and Marketing Director W.O.A
International, "they have already won the coveted 'Best Folk Artist in
2008 and now are set to break into the International music scene with
W.O.A International's support system backing them in this endeavor".
Blending timeless elements of acoustic folk, pop, rock and a touch of
Celtic music with their magical three part harmonies, veteran rocker
Mark Wilkins (of Photograph fame), folk musician Jan Wilkins, and
their son Julian Wilkins continue this "all in the family tradition"
with their debut album, No Expiry Date.
Their debut album showcases their award winning variety of musical
styles. The high spirited, lyrically clever "Love is Gone," which
began life some years ago as a country song Mark wrote, transforms
easily to a beautifully harmonic acoustic stomp with a Celtic tinge.
"Love is Gone" is featured on the Busta Compilation CD released in
Italy by Midfinger Records and is also to be featured on the world
famous Goa Chillout Zone Volume 2 Compilation CD which is a W.O.A
Records property and release.
Mark Wilkins, is known among the rock and roll scene for his past
involvement in the Ontario based band, Photograph. " After being
discovered by Tom Cochran of Red Rider, Photograph signed to Capitol
Record and went on to produce hits like 'Last Dance' and 'Blow Away',
we toured with numerous national acts including April Wine and Blue
Rodeo in addition to working with future legendary U2 producer Daniel
Lanois" says Mark Wilkins, Leader of The Wilkins, "This experience
with photgraph and the years I have spent in the music business has
helped 'The Wilkins' reach where we are today".
W.O.A Records is all set to feature The Wilkins in their upcoming
releases and International tours. Stay tuned to the WOA Records
website for more information on this band that is set to rock India.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is
a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it
comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering
international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the
region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities
means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing
a truly international presence.
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If there ever were a musical sorcerer, then his shoes would fit Oliver
Sean to a tee. A rhythmic illusionist and conjurer of rhyme and
substance, Sean is simply sensational. At the trivial age of four,
Sean assumed the role of a singer. At eight, he was strumming away on
his guitar and when eleven, Sean waxed into quasi-lyricist. He is the
real deal, the whole shebang when one adverts music.
Sean doesn't conform to fads and vogues of the times. Contrary to the
remarkably sweeping trend of collaboration observed in the music
industry at present, Sean isn't too big on collaboration. "Though I
wouldn't mind collaborating with established producers, I am chary of
the messages in my songs transposing due to many cooks spoiling the
broth," he says.
His upcoming English album Getting Around, is also set to release this
year. The lyrics, being deep and soft, are intrinsically about peace
and love. Anent the title of the album, he says, "A single child, I
lived a protected childhood assuming the world to be all hunky-dory
until I encountered deceptive, two-faced people along my way. Having
grown-up and learnt it the hard way, now I have gotten around to know
life's ugly secrets."
Though he is mixed up with his lineage, belonging to multiple
ethnicity-Italian, Portuguese and Indian heritage-, having grown up in
Goa, he considers Goa as his hometown and his perennial destination
for peaceful contemplation. He also has a penchant for animals and
looks to it that ten per cent of his albums' sales revenue goes
towards animal welfare and to stop fur trade.
Having studied to be a sound recording engineer in the US, he is an
industry in himself, writing, arranging and composing all the tracks
in his albums by himself. Categorising his music as acoustic rock,
basically world music, he sometimes commixes it with music from ethnic
instruments. But then again, this isn't his conscious decision. "My
music attempts to blend genres. It blends rock-and-roll with rock
music, blends the music of 60s with that of the 90s. While arranging
music, more and more instruments keep coming into the picture and it's
always an artistic choice to accommodate these instruments," Sean
explicates.
This being his first time playing in Pune, he is assured of a large
audience due to the large number of colleges in the city. At the
concert here on Saturday, his fans could look forward to some music
from his new album Getting Around, a few chosen previous hits and some
classic songs like Knocking on Heaven's Door à la mode de Dylan.
His fabulous feats have included the French government including his
composition The Libran Mind as the theme song for its tourism campaign
of the Massif region. Entirely instrumental, this was uncharted
territory for the singer-songwriter. Sean is also the owner of two
recording companies – W.O.A Records and Sevenz Records. He figures in
a band called the Oliver Sean Band. Though for gag's sake, it is also
sometimes called Oliver Sean and the Longhaired band.
His multilingual world rock album Darna Chod Do, a commingling of
world music and mainstream rock, saw him delving into Hindi songs. The
ideas and compositions, being his own, he collaborated with several
lyricists on the album.
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W.O.A International through its record label to organize a gala event in Goa to launch their new International albums with a live concert by International DJ Stuart Lloyd and guest performances by various W.O.A artists.
Goa, India – March 8, 2009 – The International record label W.O.A Records based out of Goa and having its branches in Dubai, UK and The US is all set to release three of its latest International albums which have hit the itunes US charts. These CDs are being released all across India and are currently top selling albums Internationally via the W.O.A International Distribution network. To celebrate the launch of these albums the event is to see a Live concert by International DJ Stuart Lloyd along with two of W.O.A India artists Lloyd Paul and Saurabh Som.
W.O.A Records has joined forces with Rock & Raaga Records India to increase their distribution foothold within India and coming together for these three new albums, Rock & Raaga Records has now partnered with W.O.A International as W.O.A Records' distribution partner for India.
"All of us at W.O.A are very excited about this upcoming concert and album launch as it is expected to be the first of its kind in this region", says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director W.O.A International "W.O.A has pioneered Independent music promotions in India and with the launch of these albums and fantastic artists we reiterate our support and complete backing to good Independent music".
The albums to be released are Goa Chillout Zone Volume 1 featuring 26 International artists from the W.O.A Records roster coming together on this compilation CD to promote peace and love with 10% of the sales revenue going to animal welfare and stopping the fur trade. Also being launched is the UNESCO backed album 'One World One Love One People' by W.O.A UK artist Alison Woods whose video 'Just think of good things' has recently started airing on Vh1, Zee Café and various other music channels. The final launch is of the album 'Los Perros - Puta Madre' by British DJ/Singer/Producer Stuart Lloyd who has flown down especially for this event and will be the headlining act for the launch party.
International Rockstar Oliver Sean who is also the President and CEO of W.O.A International will be present at the event to officially release the CD's along with author Wanda Alvares (EVP/Marketing Director W.O.A International), Rajesh Malhotra (Managing Director Rock & Raaga) and other W.O.A International artists who will be making an appearance at the event.
The launch will be held on the 8th of March at Fiplees in Benaulim where everyone in Goa can experience W.O.A Records' latest concert & launch which is set to be a gala evening with great international music, celebrities and much fanfare.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering International music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com
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Goa, India - January 25, 2009 – W.O.A International, through its
management division W.O.A Management, signs on Lenny Deneb, a St.
Lucian born singer/songwriter, a to a three-year management and
marketing deal. . This partnership will see W.O.A Management represent
Lenny Deneb and his band across India and the Middle East.
"Signing on this artist was a very easy decision for the A&R division
due to the high energy and infectious music they make", says W.O.A
International Marketing director Wanda Alvares. "Lenny joins ranks
with the select few top notch reggae rock acts that are now with W.O.A
Records".
At the age of 10 Lenny migrated to England from St. Lucia. In order
to cope with life's changes and the new environment, he would frequent
the local youth and community center, affectionately known as 'Saxon'.
"This is where my love for music was first aroused and my first music
outfit 'Cygnus' was formed", says the singer.
As a solo artist now, Lenny's success knows no bounds. In 1987 Lenny
released three songs for his own LED Records, the third single 'Who or
what turns you on' made record of the week in the Echoes music paper
and recently turned up on the Discog website as a collector's record.
Following this Lenny recorded a Zouk - Soca song for another London
based Jamaican producer named Bill Campbell titled 'Shakedown
Suzanne'. Some of the other eminent people in the music industry who
he has worked closely with include Judy Boucher, Lindel Lewis and
guitarist JJ Belle of Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Arrow, Judie Tzuke,
Bob Marley fame.
"My current brand of reggae music has been described as reggae-rock,
bringing together the styles of Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Peter Tosh
and the rock influences of U2, Bruce Springsteen, the Police,
Radiohead, Ocean Colour Scene, Maroon 5 and R.E.M", says Lenny, who is
slated to tour India very soon.
The W.O.A Records India tour 2009 which is an annual production of the
W.O.A International group and India's only Independent artist tour of
such a grand scale to be organized is slated to be bigger and better
than the W.O.A 2008 tour, which saw history being created by W.O.A
International and some of the World's best Independent artists. Lenny
Deneb is now slated to join ranks with these select artists.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is
a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it
comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering
international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the
region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities
means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing
a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
info@woarecords.com
Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com
SynchDub is an electronic musician. She first started off with Percussion for about 5 years. With this experience of using different percussion instruments, she begin to experiment with using beats and her own sounds made with many kinds of softwares. Using the computer as a tool, she has been mixing self-recorded sounds with software instruments and a mixer. Her musical ideas appear from different things - experimenting is her biggest inspiration.
She has made quite a few guest appearances for live performances at Digital Art Festivals in South-America. She has also toured Europe with other artists in Belgium, Austria, Italy and Switzerland, with a kind of semi-live and semi-DJ-set.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
A video mix tape of Oliver Sean's hit Music Videos, Live Shows and exclusive footage.
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Press cuttings from the 2008 W.O.A Records India Tour.
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W.O.A Records sue con men who posed as msuicians during the last W.O.A Records India Tour including Mana3, Xiren, Cuca Moreno and DaveJ - for defamation and breach of contract. W.O.A Artists, Partners and Associates are advised to beware of these felons and to email W.O.A International immediately if they are contacted by these felons. - W.O.A News Desk
W.O.A Records sue con men who posed as msuicians during the last W.O.A Records India Tour including Mana3, Xiren, Cuca Moreno and DaveJ - for defamation and breach of contract. W.O.A Artists, Partners and Associates are advised to beware of these felons and to email W.O.A International immediately if they are contacted by these felons. - W.O.A News Desk
International label W.O.A Records signs on 15 year old Maria Marsch to an International Record deal.
Goa, India – January 08, 2009 – W.O.A Records' A&R execs have discovered a new face and fresh talent that has the potential of reaching big heights in the music industry world wide. Here is the extremely talented Singer & performer Maria Marsch who is all set to take on the music world.
"We as a label have always stuck with the unconventional and Indie nature of music however this new singer we discovered is more main stream and we think she has the potential to break through the masses and be noticed in the current trend of main stream music" says W.O.A International President and Gen Next Rockstar Oliver Sean. "Maria has been signed to a 5 year Record & Management deal and I expect great things from this new artist"
Born in Helsinki this beautiful singer/songwriter from Finland has now made Goa her new home. This natural born musician has been composing and writing since a very young age with a strong passion for the stage and performing. As fate would have it Maria was introduced to the President of W.O.A Records Oliver Sean who recognized the immense talent in this stunner and invited her to sing live at the W.O.A Studios in Goa as an audition. "I have always wanted to be a singer and now I am living my dream", says the beautiful singer from Finland "being signed up to W.O.A Records has been a great experience for me".
Now signed on to W.O.A Records, Maria Marsch is currently working on her new album & music video, which is to be launched internationally on W.O.A Records later this year.
Stay tuned to the official W.O.A Records website for all the latest info on Maria Marsch
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 (832) 651-2569
The W.O.A Party on Salt n Pepper the Zee Music Show.
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The W.O.A Feature on Goa 365 - catch W.O.A Records Artists, Celebrated author Wana Alvares, Bollywood Superstar Jackie Shroff and Indian Rockstar Oliver Sean
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The W.O.A Records party n Zee TV's BNews. Catch Oliver Sean, Jackie Shroff, Wanda Alvares and other celebrities rocking on this video
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Event Faqs Magazine, December '08 -Redefining the words 'chilled out', Oliver Sean, at his simplest, is a man with a dream. Ten years ago, Sean began to make this dream a reality with a small studio in Dubai. Today, he is the president and founder of W.O.A International – a global entertainment company that houses W.O.A Records, W.O.A Studios, W.O.A Management, W.O.A Events and very soon 'The Independent Musician - Magazine' (W.O.A Publications). The W.OA Records India Tour 2008 saw nine international independent artists and an audience of 3,000 people at their show in Goa on June 29, 2008. They also performed in Pune and at Hard Rock Café and nightclub Privee in Mumbai. Sean spoke with EVENTFAQS' Vanessa Rebello, about the W.O.A Records India tour 2008, the music scene in India and how it compares with the rest of the world.
Excerpts from Interview:
This is the first W.O.A Tour in India. What has the response been like?
Since the scene for independent artists has not yet reached India, people are not too sure about what to expect. We saw a large crowd in Goa, and even Mumbai seems to be treating us well. Sponsors are skeptical, but the media has been omnipresent and encouraging.
How big a component are live events for record labels such as W.O.A?
India has no concept of tours and live events when it comes to the music industry. Here, before an album is launched, there is a flashy music video released and that's about it. But abroad, touring is a very important element of music. It's essential for a band or an artist to get around and be known among the people. And the best way to do this is through live events. Videos are secondary.
How big are the divisions of WO.A International?
I have a few main people who take charge of important things, and they have people under them who help them out. Right now, there are about 10 to 15 people in each section of W.O.A International. We are looking to expand sometimes soon.
Do all the divisions of W.O.A International cater solely to W.O.A artists?
As of now, that is the case. W.O.A International functions in a circular manner. The artists are managed by W.O.A Management, they record at W.O.A Studios, their music is on W.O.A Records and their events are handled by W.O.A Events.
How many events have you done in India?
We've done a few events in India before – mostly in Goa. But we've never had anything on such a large scale. This is the first time we have taken so many independent artists to tour India.
In your opinion, how is the music scene changing?
It hasn't changed too much when it comes to independent artists. It is still very hard for them to find a place in the music industry. Today, people will listen to a Beyonce, only if a major music label like Sony tells them to listen to it. With this tour in India, we aim to change that. We want people to know that there is a lot of good music out there, and just because it is not backed by a major music label, doesn't make it any less than any other kind of music.
How different is the Indian market from other markets?
Even English music hasn't set in as much as it should have in India, leave alone Independent artists. Abroad, people like to explore new kinds of music. They enjoy going for live events and they love being the first people to know about a good band. The culture of independent artists has set in there. Also, getting sponsors is a huge problem here in India. Abroad, there are a lot of people with money who are simply looking for new talent to support. But in India, unless you are big, getting sponsors is next to impossible.
Is there such a thing as maturity of a market when it comes to music consumption and live events?
Definitely. But maturity only comes into play once there is exposure. And as of now the key focus is on exposure, so that people are aware of independent artists and live music events. Once people are exposed to these forms of music consumption, maturity can be easily reached.
With the online space offering popular forums for music, has the value of live events gone down?
Online space usually affects live events positively. If you're being heard and downloaded online, chances are that people are going to want to watch you live. However, from a producer's point of view, I obviously want my artists' music video to be sold and not downloaded.
What can people expect to see from W.O.A soon?
Most importantly, our artists' albums will be locally available in Mumbai by May 10, 2008. They will now also hear from other independent artists like Fumble from Finland, Daze of Dawn from Sweden and Jack Dalton from Australia, who plays with AC/DC's' guitarist. I'm working on a song in a movie called 'Cutting Chai Dreams High'.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
One of India's biggest Rockstars Goan local lad Oliver Sean is getting ready to be the pin-up boy of music with the release of his new album Getting Around. He also runs his own recording label company that handles musicians worldwide. He strums a guitar for Hi!
Hi! Blitz Magazine, 18 December 2008 - He's got the gall, the gumption and he has a combination of Italian and Goan Portuguese looks. Add that to his music and here's a charmer from the land of the sea and the sun.
Of Goan Portuguese (mother) Italian (father Sicilian) lineage, Oliver Sean singer/songwriter/producer began his musical career in 2003 with his self-produced debut English album I Like It (W.O.A Records/Times Music) that speaks about love and happiness. Apart from singing, Oliver also plays the keyboard and guitar. His eclectic music with a Latin influence is referred to as an alternative acoustic rock and world rock in the international music scene. His first album fuses mainstream rock with classical Indian instruments and Latin rhythms. Talking about his musical leanings, Oliver gives credit to his late uncle Victor Alvares, the acclaimed Goan bass guitarist who introduced him to various facets of music.
Two ventures coming up for the enterprising entrepreneur: music launch for the crossover film Cutting Chai being directed by Flavin Lucien, an Anglo Indian, and his own album Getting Around, which should be released by early February 2009. "My English albums are not written commercially. I put in songs written over months and years because it is almost like a book of experiences," he reiterates. He lists some of his favorite tracks from the CD: I've Been Waiting, Movies, Come On Move On and the title track Getting Around, Somebody, Alone, which is dedicated to his mom and all the single mothers. Oliver's repertoire between his English albums boasts of commercial releases – a Hindi album, Christmas singles, background scores and more.
Oliver Sean dreams big and works harder. When his first album I Like It was released, he found little help coming forth from recording companies. It was his gumption to take on the task of releasing his album himself, which led to the creation of W.O.A International in Goa. "It's to help the many talented musicians around the world who have no avenue or clue of how to go about releasing their music," says Oliver.
W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that houses W.O.A Records, W.O.A Studios and W.O.A Management, which has a background in conceptualizing and organizing world-class live concerts and festivals. A marketing division has now been incorporated as a separate entity, and the W.O.A Music marketing service has been made available to all independent musicians, labels and management companies across the world. Those who want to avail of these services to promote their music and artistes in these regions, without having to tie up with a management company or record label from this region now can do so, thus retaining complete control of their music, live performances, entertainment, revenues, etc.
With over a hundred artists already signed by W.O.A, it has some of the world's biggest international acts as a part of their roster, including Oliver Sean, the founder of W.O.A , Grammy-nominated rockers Tiger Tiger, Russia's biggest metal band ANJ, Finland's Rockstars Fumble, Ireland's no 1 Gypsy Jazz Band Blue Jar and various other independent and major label artistes.
Growing up in the land of the sea and sand, Oliver talks fondly of Loutolim, the place where he grew up. This breathtakingly beautiful and landscaped land is his inspiration; also a search for true love and gratitude for his family. Lost in his dream world he notes, "I spend a lot of time alone, watching a sunset on the beach or driving on an open highway in Goa, because I can be in my own world and this is what brings my music to life. I get most inspired when I'm with my dogs Buddy and Sam, a Labrador and a German Shepherd." Most of all he finds comfort in his single mother Wanda Alvares' love.
Handsome, young and eligible, Oliver's search for his lady love is going on. "I love beautiful women and this makes it hard to decide. Seriously though, I think when the right person comes along I'll know."
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com
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Wanda Alvares, Oliver Sean¹s mother, recently released a book written by
her. Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff did the honour.
The event was musical with WOA artists Llyod Paul, Lavina Soares, Elvis Kahn
and Saurabh Som taking the stage. Interacting with one of the guests Jackie
was overheard saying that he (Jackie) came all the way for the function
because Oliver was doing this for his mother.
"Mothers are my weak point,² he said. Architect Anand Kulkarni was seen
speaking to the actor. Meanwhile, fashion designer Monty Sally was seen
catching up with friends. Just before midnight, Oliver jumped on stage and
sang Freddie Mercury¹s I want to break free... And as the clock struck 12,
Wanda and family brought in Oliver¹s birthday with champagne and cake. Well
done birthday boy... you gifted mum on your birthday. ³And am proud of him,²
Wanda was heard telling a friend.
Read the article here
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/A_musical_book_release/articleshow/35
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Featured in the picture: Maria Marsch (W.O.A Artist - Finland), Saurabh Som
(W.O.A Artist - Canada), Oliver Sean, Jackie Shroff, Elvis Kahn (W.O.A
Artist - India), Aryan (Big FM Radio Jockey)
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W.O.A International through its Publications division releases Natural Beauty a book by Wanda Alvares
Goa, India – October 10, 2008 – W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the first book by Wanda Alvares titled Natural Beauty on its W.O.A Publications banner. This move places W.O.A International firmly into the world of International Publishing.
"With this release, we're not only bringing a wonderful and insightful book that can make a difference in the lives of anyone who reads it, we are also making a firm statement that W.O.A International is all about quality and originality. We have and will continue to offer full support to original and excellent creative work not only in the music world but in other creative fields as well," says Oliver Sean, President / Founder The W.O.A Group, "we're also launching and releasing musical works on this occasion with the worldwide premiere of Alison Woods' debut 3D animated music video that's being supported by UNESCO and also showcasing for the first time in India four of our Indian artists on the W.O.A Records roster who are being launched this year."
With W.O.A Internationals rapid expansion across the world in the entertainment industry and now in the publishing world, this launch that is being organised on the 10th of October is slated to be a media blitz that is being backed by the Bollywood fraternity, Music Royalty and the media in general. This is emphasized with the release of the book at the hands of Bollywood superstar Jackie Shroff and a special performance by International Rocker 'Oliver Sean'. The release and launch party is to be a special TV feature on India's premiere television networks and news networks who will be present at the event.
Natural Beauty is the first book by Wanda Alvares who is a media and marketing guru and is also the E.V.P of the W.O.A Group. "I believe that a woman's beauty involves how she feels – her mind set, her attitude, her outlook on life – all reflects on her outward appearance" says Wanda Alvares. The author shares her secrets and tips in her first book that is already garnering great reviews in the pre release stage.
This event will also see W.O.A Records releasing 4 new singles by their new Indian upcoming artists Lloyd Paul, Elvis Kahn, Lavina Soares and Saurabh Som and also a release of a music video by their British artist Alison Woods thus keeping with their tradition of promoting new and exciting International talent and taking local talent to the International music scene.
W.O.A International's launches and tours are always full of glamour and glitz and the launch of their first book Natural Beauty and the launch of their new artists and music video promises to be no different.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
For additional information, please contact:
Pete Saunders
W.O.A International
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