Thursday, August 27, 2009

Independent No.1’s - Vol. 1 CD Launch Features The World’s Finest Independent Artists Together For the First Time.

W.O.A International – The Music Company releases compilation CD, brings together the best Independent artists from all over the world on one album promoting peace.

Goa, India –Aug 27, 2009 – W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the first volume in the Independent No.1's CD collection. Comprising of 20 artists from the company's record label W.O.A Records, it's an eclectic double CD bringing together some of the very best artists in independent music today. Best of all, it's part of an extremely worthwhile cause at the same time.    

"With this release, we're not only bringing original and exciting music to the public," says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President / Head of Marketing, "we're also giving back to a cause we believe passionately in. For every CD sold, we will give 10% of the sale to a charity that supports the fight against terrorism."       

W.O.A International recognizes that this fight on terror is something that won't be changed overnight, but passionately believe that continued support in the fight against it will eventually win through.

The Independent no.1's Vol. 1 CD is the first release in a planned annual collection of the very best music W.O.A Records has on its roster. Bringing together the best that W.O.A International has to offer, it includes the likes of Danny Hooper, Osh10, Mark Hvilsted, Resin Dogs, Pedro Menendez from the W.O.A Records roster and other Independent Music stars all signed to W.O.A International – The Music Company.

Such has the pre-release interest been in the first volume after the preview on the weekly W.O.A Radio show that W.O.A International has decided to bring several of these artists to India on tour to promote the album and to be a part of the W.O.A Music Festival this year.

With the Independent No.1's Volume 1 compilation CD set to be a huge success for both artists and the chosen charity, and Vol.2 already in the planning stage, 2009 looks set to be a milestone year yet again for W.O.A International. Download the CD today or listen in to the weekly W.O.A Radio Show also available as a podcast on itunes and find out what all the noise is about.

ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL

Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International – The Music Company 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

info@woarecords.com

 

Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com


Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Liquid Blue Signs With W.O.A International

Goa, India – Aug 25, 2009 – W.O.A International has recently signed on San Diego based band Liquid Blue to the W.O.A Booking Agency roster. Liquid Blue is an independent recording and touring act based in San Diego, California. Featuring Scott Stephens and the sensational BlueGirls trio, the seven-member act has performed in more than 100 countries on 7 continents a world record. The nomadic troop has performed over 1500 shows and has been featured on the covers of Entertainer Magazine, New Music Weekly and American Entertainment Magazine. Numerous Awardsinclude "America's Best Dance Band" and "America's Best Independent Artist". The Chinese Government invited the band to perform at the kick-off concert for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The performance was seen by millions worldwide. Now signed to W.O.A International's elite artist roster the band is looking at targeting the regions of India and the Middle east with the network and support of W.O.A International's infrastructure.

For more details of Liquid Blue visit us at http://www.woarecords.com/management

- W.O.A News Desk
W.O.A International - The Music Company

Friday, August 14, 2009

W.O.A Records' August Releases and Announcements

Every month W.O.A Records has been releasing some very interesting and news worthy albums. This month is bigger and better with the launch of several high profile albums and compilations including the W.O.A Radio Show which is launching officially on the 15th of august. This month's album releases include Cypher16, Legrand, Lorcan, Daze of Dawn, Risemann, Kate Ashby Craft, Lorcan Mac Mathuna and the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.2 All these albums are available at record stores (W.O.A Distribution Network) and online at the W.O.A Digital store and various other online stores including itunes and Amazon. We hope you join us in supporting these great artists and also remember that you can listen to all these artists on W.O.A Radio which is also available on the woarecords website at http://www.woarecords.com and as a podcast on itunes at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=327013137 Cheers! - The W.O.A International Team

Thursday, August 13, 2009

W.O.A International launches - W.O.A Radio

W.O.A International launches W.O.A Radio

W.O.A Radio a one hour weekly syndicated radio show promoting independent artists from the W.O.A International artist roster goes live

Aug 13, 2009 – Goa, India - W.O.A International launches W.O.A Radio, a one hour weekly syndicated radio show that will be broadcast across various radio stations, podcast channels, satellite stations and internet radio stations. The radio show will feature latest releases by W.O.A Records, one on one interviews with artists and news relating to the elite W.O.A Roster of artists and latest Independent music news and updates from the W.O.A International Headquarters in Goa.


“W.O.A Radio has been in the works for a while now and was planned to be launched a few years ago but was put on hold due to the unprecedented expansion of W.O.A International and its various divisions. I’m happy to see it finally kick off” says Oliver Sean, W.O.A President and Founder. "Independents signed to the W.O.A roster have a fantastic infrastructure with W.O.A Internationals existing divisions already and now with the addition of W.O.A Radio it just adds to this support system they have and reiterates W.O.A International's mission to be the No.1 Independent Music Company that serious Independent musicians across the world can count on"

The W.O.A Radio show can be heard on various stations across the world that syndicate the show as well as via podcasts that are available easily for all Independent music lovers at the itunes store for free and via the W.O.A records official website.

W.O.A International have also confirmed that all previews and first broadcasts of their releases will be done on the W.O.A Radio Show which makes it easy for fans of artists signed to W.O.A International to access and get all the information first hand from the W.O.A Radio Show. The show promises to be highly interactive where fans and listeners can chat with artists who appear on the show and learn more about their favorite bands and singers.

The official podcast is live on all itunes stores at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPo ... also available to all visitors of the official W.O.A International website athttp://www.woarecords.com where listeners can also download the stream.

- W.O.A News Desk

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

W.O.A Records releases the highly anticipated Goa Chillout Zone Volume 2 Compilation CD.

W.O.A International releases the second volume of their successful GCZ compilation CD series with percentage of sales pledged towards animal welfare.

Goa, India – Aug 12, 2009 – W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of the second volume in the Goa Chillout Zone Compilation CD collection. With the first volume in this collection going platinum, several songs from the compilation were picked up by labels like Universal music and various film and TV series. This years release comprises of 26 world artists from both the company's record label W.O.A Records as well as unsigned acts. Keeping with the theme and format of volume 1 this compilation also is an eclectic double CD bringing together some of the very best artists in independent music today. Best of all, it's part of an extremely worthwhile cause as is the main theme and idea of the Goa Chillout Zone series – Musicians for Peace and Animal welfare.         

"After the success of volume one of the Goa Chillout Zone compilation we decided to increase the push that the compilation series gets from us and our media partners, this compilation was our way of getting together artists for a worthy cause and at the same time promote them on a major level" says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President / Head of Marketing "The result of the support and marketing of this album by W.O.A Records worldwide saw several of the Goa Chillout Zone artists being picked up by Universal Music Australia for their World Lounge Cafe series, various TV series and 2 major Feature films. Also we are continuing our plan of giving back to a cause we believe passionately in which is animal welfare. For every CD sold, we will give 10% of the sale to a charity that supports animal welfare."       

With the governments in many countries not providing facilities or funding to help stray animals it is a sad state of affairs for all animals. W.O.A International recognizes that it's something that won't be changed overnight, but passionately believe that continued support for this cause will eventually win through.

The Goa Chillout Zone CD Vol. 2 is the second release in the planned five-volume collection. Bringing together the best that W.O.A Records has to offer like Mark Hvilsted and The Wilkins from W.O.A Records, as well as Independent acts like Jamie Holden, Cajita and other top Independent artists.  

Artists interested in appearing on Vol.3 are encouraged to submit their songs for submission onto the collection via the W.O.A International site. With 10,000 copies being pressed and distributed to iTunes and Nokia music stores as well as retailers and radio stations worldwide including top clubs at holiday destinations like Ibiza, Goa, etc, it's an excellent opportunity for unsigned artists to be heard by large audiences.

With the Goa Chillout Zone CD Vol.2 set be a huge success like the first volume for both artists and the chosen charity and Vol.3 already in the planning stage, 2009 looks set to be a another milestone year for W.O.A International. Pick up the CD today and find out what all the noise is about.

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

+91-9326126670

info@woarecords.com

 

Further details about W.O.A International is available at www.woarecords.com

Friday, August 07, 2009

The W.O.A Radio Show - LIVE

W.O.A Radio goes live on 15th August as a 1 hour weekly licensed show on radio stations across the world. The weekly W.O.A Radio show and podcast is a radio show that showcases some of W.O.A International's best artists. C

The W.O.A Radio Show will be available as a podcast download via the itunes store Internationally so all fans of all our artists can download the shopw and listen to it at your own time. Check for weekly updates of the W.O.A Radio show to hear the latest from the newest releases by musicians from across the globe via the itunes store and if you are lucky via your local radio station.

Interviews with W.O.A Stars, Contests and more will be included in upcoming shows - we hope you join us to support Independent music and have fun doing it :-) Also we would love it if all our listeners get interactive and give us comments and ideas how to make the show more interesting by emailing us at info@woarecords.com or skype us - our user name is W.O.A International (Leave us a voice mail and we will air it on the next radio show/podcast. 

Artists wanting to have their music aired on this awesome show send us your mp3's and if we like it - we will play it! W.O.A International is the global entertainment company that houses W.O.A Records, W.O.A Media Studios, W.O.A Artist Management, W.O.A Events, W.O.A Publications and is Home to the World's Best Independent Artists. - Team W.O.A Radio

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Venezuelan Metal Band Overhate signed to the W.O.A International Roster

W.O.A International adds Venezuela's top metal act Overhate to the
elite W.O.A Artist Roster

Goa, India –Jul 18, 2009 – The W.O.A Management roster boasts of some
of the worlds biggest metal bands including Russian No.1 metal band
ANG, United Kingdom's Metal stars Cypher 16 and now joining this creed
of metal kings is the band Overhate from Venezuela who are breaking
records in South America and are bringing their brand of Trash Metal
to the world for the metal heads to soak in.

"Metal is a genre that isn't as main stream as Hard rock neither is it
a niche genre like fusion or world beat, best of all are the fans of
metal bands which are the kind any musician would die to have" says
Oliver Sean, Founder, W.O.A International. " W.O.A has constantly been
adding top Independent artists from various mainstream genres, sub
genres and niche genres to the artist roster which has reinforced our
company motto of being home to the world's best independent artists
and Overhate falls in that category – the best in its genre in their
country".

W.O.A International's strong infrastructure that includes W.O.A
Records, W.O.A Management, W.O.A Events and W.O.A Media Studios will
allow Overhate to break into this region with a bang and capture the
"metal heads" which is what fans of this genre are liked to be called.

"When we formed in 2003 it was after the ashes of the Venezuelan Band
Mermelada Maker. Our style Evolved into Progressive Thrash Metal with
strong influences of Slayer, Kreator, Exodus, Testament, Megadeth,
Dream Theater, Sepultura amongst others" says Giancarlo Vettor, the
founder of Overhate. "Our fans describe our live act as a very
energetic, dynamic and powerful performance and this is something we
are very proud of"

W.O.A International has scheduled Overhate's music to be released in
India and the Middle East this year and is all set to promote this
breaking band via its vast music industry network to fans across this
region. 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

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

W.O.A International signs Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter

W.O.A International to introduce India to the song-writing wizardry of
Viceroybill

Goa, India –Jul 14, 2009 – Acoustic pop/rock and easy listening is a
genre everyone loves listening to especially if its by an
Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter performing his music live
in concert. W.O.A International is gearing up to do just that by
bringing W.O.A International's new breaking artist from Canada
'Viceroybill' to India to introduce his classic music that will want
us all wanting more.

"The kind of music that Viceroybill writes is pure, straight from the
heart, easy listening songs that we all listen to and never get enough
of. His songs seem to be classic hits even when you hear them for the
first time" says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President and Marketing
Director, W.O.A International. "Signing on this singer/songwriter is
the right move for W.O.A International and shows how we stand true to
our commitment to promote and support the BEST Independent artists
from around the world".

W.O.A International's strong infrastructure that includes W.O.A
Records, W.O.A Management, W.O.A Events and W.O.A Media Studios will
allow Viceroybill to capture hearts and minds of fans that he so
deserves in this region.

"My influences range from Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce to Brian
Adams and Bare Naked Ladies which you may or may not hear in my music"
says Singer/Songwriter Viceroybill, "I believe my music is appreciated
by all ages and the last three albums have garnered immense support
from fans and the industry which has me very excited about my new
album that is scheduled for release later this year"

W.O.A International is planning on promoting Viceroybill via its vast
music industry networks and will have the music of this award winning
artist reaching fans across this region 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

Thursday, July 02, 2009

W.O.A International signs on first multi genre DJ/Rapper/Dancer – Demetrius

US Performer par excellence 'Demetrius' signs exclusive recording
contract with India's largest International Independent Record Label
& Global Entertainment Co. W.O.A Records.

Goa, India – Jul 02, 2009 – The W.O.A Artiste and Repertoire team has
always discovered musicians & performers who are different in their
musical styles especially when signing them to the exclusive and
highly sought after roster of the W.O.A International label - W.O.A
Records, This time the W.O.A A&R team has done it again with the
signing of an artist who just cannot be defined by one genre. Record
labels around the world usually frown upon non-Definition of a genre
for an artist's music, however with an artist as versatile as
Demetrius all rules have changed.

"As a performer this artist can hold on to an audience of any size and
this is what the music industry is now grabbing on to – Artists who
can perform and hold on to an audience not just for the duration of a
2 hour performance but hold on to them as fans for years to come" says
Oliver Sean, Founder, W.O.A Records, "with the signing of Demetrius it
is an unprecedented move as he doesn't fit into one specific genre
which is a blessing for venues and event organisers who can use an
artist like Demetrius at various shows and events".

A born entertainer, Demetrius started out at an early age. Even with
various pitfalls early on in life this artist has now emerged as a
fully rounded performer and artist. "I don't want to cater to just one
specific type of fan base" says the entertainer, "I think an album
should be able to carry its worth for all 10 to 15 songs and it
shouldn't be just about singles"

With the International infrastructure that Global Entertainment
Company 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; Demetrius has
all the support he needs now to break into the International music
scene and prove that he truly is an International star that he dreams
of being.

W.O.A Records is all set to do a worldwide release of Demetrius'
latest album titled 'Sumtindifrent'. The artist is also scheduled to
tour India on a promo tour during his music video shoot, which will be
shot in India later this year. Stay tuned to W.O.A Internationals
official website www.woarecords.com for further updates

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

Monday, June 29, 2009

Oliver Sean's quote on Michael Jackson - Sakaal Times, Pune, India

Read the quote by Oliver Sean and other artists about the passing away
of the legendary Michael Jackson on Pune's largest newspaper Sakaal
Times.

- W.O.A News Desk

Thursday, June 25, 2009

W.O.A International Signs Electro Music’s New Heart and Soul.

Belgium based Electro star SynchDub signed to the W.O.A International Roster.

25 June 2009  - Goa, India -– The W.O.A International roster today is the most sought after list of artists around the world with W.O.A artists being picked up for major tours, compilations and brand endorsements. Today W.O.A International adds a star of Electro music to its prestigious list of artists; Belgium based Electro Producer, Songwriter and Musician SynchDub.
   
"Electro and its sub genres are the biggest thing in the world now and its demographic keeps growing. This genre is now evident in almost every main stream hit this year" says Wanda Alvares, Head of Marketing, W.O.A International, "with the signing of SynchDub we have strengthened or line of artists in this genre and are excited to bring this artist to regions like India and Dubai where Electro is probably growing faster than any other region".

SynchDub is moving in the right direction of claiming the title as the Electro heavyweights in the International market and supporting this endeavor is the International infrastructure that W.O.A International offers its artists through W.O.A Records, W.O.A Management, W.O.A Events, W.O.A Media Studios and W.O.A Publishing

"SynchDub's music is abstract, minimalist funk at its best, reminiscent of Gary Numan, Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk. Our last two albums were well received by SynchDub fans and the new album ready for release is 'Twilight Last Grace'" says SynchDubs founder, Cari. "SynchDub has been a regular in the European and South American festival circuit for years and we are excited to break into the Indian and Middle Eastern markets now with W.O.A International"

SynchDub is to be a featured artist on the world-renowned compilation by W.O.A Records Goa Chillout Zone Volume 2 and is also to be featured on one of the W.O.A Records Independent No.1's tours in 2010 in India and Dubai. Stay tuned to the Official W.O.A International website for updates on this fine 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

Thursday, June 11, 2009

W.O.A International signs on its first Holy Hip Hop Artist.

US Based 6th Trumpet now signed to W.O.A International's artist
management division.

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

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Country star from Canada signs on to W.O.A International

W.O.A International signs Kate Ashby-Craft to its artist management
division in India.

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

Friday, May 29, 2009

W.O.A International Signs Canadian Rock and Roll Family

W.O.A International's artist management division signs on Canadian
based band The Wilkins

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.

- W.O.A News Desk

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Oliver Sean Inaugurates the Times Of India Goa anniversary at Azad Maidan, Panaji.

Oliver Sean inaugurates the the Goa Times/Times of India anniversary
celebrations in Panaji at the Azad Maidan. Catch the pics and article
on the times of India newspaper dated 15th May 2009.

- W.O.A News Desk

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Fun side of Hawaii at the Times Of India anniversary bash - 11th May 2009

More coverage from the Times Of India anniversary bash in Goa -
featured on the paper clipping above - W.O.A President & CEO - Rocker
Oliver Sean, W.O.A Executive Vice President & Marketing Director -
Author Wanda Alvares

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Saturday, May 09, 2009

The Goa Times Party at the Mariott

Oliver Sean, Wanda Alvares, Wendell Rodricks and other celebrities partying
hard at the Times of India Goa Times 1 year anniversary bash at the Goa
Mariott.

- W.O.A News Desk

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The W.O.A Records 'Dj Stuart Lloyd' Tour of India 2009

Catch Dj Stuart Lloyd aka El Gordo across India this month on the W.O.A Records Dj Stuart Lloyd Tour of India 2009.

Tour Dates:
13th April - Aquatica - Goa
17th April - Kosmo - Bangalore
18th April - Pebble - Bangalore
20th April - F-Bar - Bangalore
24th April - Mumbai (Email us for invites)
27th April - Mumbai (Email us for invites)

Stay tuned for latest show dates, tour updates and Pics.

Dj Stuarts latest album now available online at http://www.cdbaby.com/all/woarecords

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The W.O.A Events Team

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Friday, March 27, 2009

W.O.A Records partners with Universal Music Australia

W.O.A Records and Universal Music Australia join hands for Cafe World Lounge

Panaji, Goa - 27th March 2009 - W.O.A Records, India's biggest International Independent Record Label, has partnered with Universal Music Australia to feature their artist Luna Blanca from Germany on Universal Music's latest compilation 'Cafe World Lounge' alongside world famous artists.

Luna Blanca's song 'Rising Sun' is now featured alongside artists like Nelly Furtado, Nenneh Cherry and Youssou N'dour, who are all featured on the compilation CD World Cafe Lounge.

Luna Blanca's Rising Sun single is also one of the featured songs on the world famous compilation Goa Chillout Zone Volume 1 (W.O.A Records) and has also been on the No. 1 spot on various radio charts across the world.

"This venture with Universal Music Australia is part our plan to grow larger and increase our network to support Independent artists so that great musicians like Luna Blanca can be featured alongside major artists like Nelly Furtado"  says W.O.A International Founder and President, Oliver Sean. "Through the years we have created partnerships with various other major labels, TV Networks, Radio Stations, Distributors and Companies that join forces with us thus helping us support our artists. These partnerships are growing every year and is great news for all our artists"

W.O.A Records recently released 3 International albums in Goa which are being supported by Vh1, Zee Cafe, Big FM and others and W.O.A Records is expected to release the highly anticipated albums Goa Chillout Zone Volume 2 and Independent No.1's Volume 1 this April. These albums will feature some of W.O.A Records finest artists from its Management and Record Label roster.

W.O.A International is also currently planning and organising the India Tour 2009 and the Dubai Tour 2010 which are two of the biggest tours in these regions that are conceptualised and organised by W.O.A Events, part of the W.O.A International Group.

- W.O.A News Desk

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Master of melody - ExpressIndia

Master of Melody
Roshan Kumar Mogali
The Indian Express

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.

(As printed on the Indian express (online version at
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/master-of-melody/304420/ )

- W.O.A News Desk