With the fantastic Oliver Sean 'So Good' Dubai Tour kicking off today, fans of the Star in Dubai are in for a mighty treat.
TOUR DATES / MEDIA UPDATES:
1st July: Oliver Sean Special feature on E+ Magazine
1st July: 'So Good' Tour update on The Express
1st July: Oliver Sean Live on Spice FM and the Oliver Sean Radio Contest
1st July: Live interview with the Rockstar on Channel 4 FM & 89.1 FM
2nd July: CONCERT DAY - OLIVER SEAN LIVE at Diamond Lounge - Gates open at 8PM
3rd, 4th & 5th July: Oliver Sean Radio contest, special shows and blasts on Spice FM, 89.1 FM and Channel 4 FM.
3rd, 4th & 5th July: Appearances and CD signings (join fan club for venues and special invites)
6th July: Oliver Sean Radio Contest Finale on Spice FM
7th July: CONCERT DAY - OLIVER SEAN LIVE at Club Submarine - Gates open at 8PM
Stay tuned for further updates, additional dates and special show announcements.
- W.O.A News Desk
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
W.O.A Radio JUNE Playlist - Out Now
To listen to the new tracks by these fantastic artists from various genres tune in to your local FM Station or Satellite station and Public Radio.
The online link to download this month's playlist will be published here shortly - so stay tuned and support the music!
- W.O.A News Desk
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Oliver Sean LIVE in Dubai - The 'So Good' Tour - 28th June to 8th July
Catch the International Rocker & critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Oliver Sean performing Live in his inimitable style at some of Dubai's finest venues.
Stay tuned to the Official Oliver Sean Website for further info on the Oliver Sean performances in Dubai at http://www.oliversean.com
- W.O.A News Desk
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Public Notice regarding two individuals who are bound to W.O.A International and are absconding
Elvis Fernandes alias Elvis Kahn and Lloyd Godinho alias Lloyd Paul
and third parties.
These two individuals are under legal contract to W.O.A International
and legally bound to render services to the Company and are called
upon to refrain from contracting with any third parties.
This public notice is to inform all third parties to refrain from
contracting these individuals for anything related to entertainment
and/or broadcasting any music or videos of these individuals unless
expressly notified by W.O.A International as any such contracts will
be a breach of their existing contracts with W.O.A International and
appropriate legal action will be taken in this regard.
Please refer to the attached Public Notice which was published on the
national newspaper.
- W.O.A News Desk
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Oliver Sean's first single re-released!
WIth the high number of requests from Oliver Sean fans for the re-release of this rare single the song has been Re-Mastered and released worldwide.
The song will be available across itunes, amazon and all classy stores globally and will be available for download within a week from today.
- W.O.A News Desk
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Friday, June 04, 2010
W.O.A International signs Ibiza based artist Cherie Nichole
Goa, India - 4th June, 2010 - A strong voice backed with years of acting and modeling experience around the world, Ibiza based Cherie Nichole, the singer with passion and soul that radiates from her voice and her compositions is now a part of the W.O.A International artist roster.
"We are excited to sign on Cherie Nichole who we first heard off when she was to be a part of our radio promotions campaign a few months ago in India" says Pete Saunders, V.P Artist Management, W.O.A International, "after hearing her music and reviewing her fine experience as a model and actress with experience from around the world there was no doubt that we wanted to have her as a part of the W.O.A Artist Roster. Her profile will be well accepted in this part of the world"
Cherie has had a nomadic lifestyle traveling around the world acting and modeling, and it landed her on the magical island of Ibiza. She has been a musician since childhood and Ibiza provided the inspiration to write and sing with some of it's greatest artists.
"Ibiphonic – Moonstruck is my debut album, I feel that I have a universal soul that speaks not only to me, but speaks also to the world through this platform" says the Singer, "by being exposed to the enjoyment of music at a young age and feeling a connection to it I have been a musician for twenty years, which began with singing and later expanded into my passion to study the trumpet and piano among other instruments"
Her singing mirrors the soul and challenges the human spirit. By projecting energy with passion, and the culmination of life experiences from her nomadic traveling, she offers a voice of wordly comfort and wants to share what's in her heart and mind to make a unique connection to other souls.
Cherie is expected to be in India this December on a promotional tour to promote her debut album 'Ibiphonc - Moonstruck' and event organisers / venue owners can contact W.O.A International for bookings of this amazing singer who captures audiences with her beauty and her voice.
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
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Oliver Sean fan's letter is STAR LETTER
Read the letter that is published today on the E+ Magazine - Gulf News - Middle East.
http://www.oliversean.com - The Official Oliver Sean Website
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Full Oliver Sean E+/Gulf News Story - 20th May, Dubai - UAE
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Monday, May 24, 2010
World Premiere of W.O.A Records' - DUNIYA (Music Video) by Saurabh Som
W.O.A Records releases the much awaited music video 'Duniya' by Saurabh Som - a song that talks about the ill effects of Terrorism, Drugs and other social evils.
Goa, India - 24th May, 2010 - The World Premiere of Duniya, the Hard Hitting Hindi Remix of Saurabh Som's hit song 'Peace' which was seen on Vh1's hit factory, SS Music's hot singles and other channels is now officially released worldwide today on International Music Channels. The English version of this music video to hit Vh1 in the coming weeks.
"W.O.A Films has been producing some of International music's finest music videos including MTV top ten hit videos like Darna Chod Do, I like it, Peace etc and various other mini rockumentaries, concert dvd's, blu ray musical shows and more" says Pete Saunders, V.P A&R/Management, W.O.A International, "this music video of Duniya which by itself is a very experimental hindi remix of an International rap song has turned out fantastic and people around the world are going to be amazed due to its graphical representation of the ill effects of Terrorism and Drugs etc"
The song Duniya talks about the ill effects of Terrorism, Drugs, Bad Company and other social evils that befall the youth of today and the music video is avery graphic representation of some of the most evil things that have happened in the past few years.
An eye opener and heart wrenching music video it is sure to evoke strong reactions from people around the world. The music is made by International Rocker & celebrated Record Producer Oliver Sean, the video was directed by upcoming Bollywood music director Flavin Luicien and produced by W.O.A Films.
The album titled Peace by Suarabh Som is now available in stores and it includes the track Duniya and 7 other hit songs by the young rapper Saurabh Som who is creating quite a buzz worldwide.
The album titled Peace by Suarabh Som is now available in stores and it includes the track Duniya and 7 other hit songs by the young rapper Saurabh Som who is creating quite a buzz worldwide.
W.O.A Records will be having their exclusive artist Saurabh Som on tour across India and other regions later this year.
Catch Saurabh Som on http://www.saurabhsom.com and http://www.woarecords.com
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
W.O.A International signs UK's upcoming Jazz Star Yaz Alexander
Goa India - 22nd May, 2010 - W.O.A International's eclectic mix of artists on their elite Artist Roster is being referred to as The most sought after artist list in and around India. With some of Rock, Pop, Metal & Chillout music's biggest names signed to W.O.A International there is however one genre that has constantly been growing at W.O.A international behind the scenes and that is Jazz and its various sub genres. In the past W.O.A International have helped their jazz artists reach unimaginable heights in the industry by having artists like Luna Blanca placed alongside artists like Youssouf N'Dour, Neneh Cherry & Nelly Furtado on Universal Music's major compilations. Various smooth jazz artists have hit top positions on main stream charts after being signed to W.O.A Records and these Jazz artists signed to W.O.A International are today some of the most booked artists on the circuit in India.
W.O.A International's A&R Division have done it again by signing a new rising jazz/reggae music star who is slated to be UK's next big sensation - Yaz Alexander.
Yaz Alexander is one of the UK's unsung reggae / jazz music heroines whose history in those genres spans over twenty years. A former backing vocalist for UK reggae luminaries such as Pato Banton and the iconic Steel Pulse, Yaz showcases her sultry and sophisticated vocal ability on this her third solo release. Unlike her previous two releases, Life Begins (2007) and Cry For Freedom (2009) which were both almost exclusively orthodox reggae, One Step Closer sees this beautiful songstress fuse other music genres e.g. R'n'B, Soul, Jazz, Dancehall, Hip Hop & Bhangra to create a unique sound which gives credence to the claim that Yaz Alexander is not just a reggae / jazz music singer, rather she is a singer per se.
Since her solo debut in 2007, Yaz Alexander has become a regular fixture on the vibrant summer festival circuits of Europe and the UK and indeed she has also taken her mesmeric stage show as far a field as North America and the Caribbean. In 2007, Yaz was commissioned by an heritage lottery funded project to write an ode to commemorate the bi-centenary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain and the track that she penned, "Cry For Freedom" was subsequently used incidentally in an edition of BBC TV's award winning documentary, Panorama – an episode contemporized by the fact that the subject of the episode was the rise of the now British Prime Minister, David Cameron.
Yaz Alexander is scheduled to be on the W.O.A Jazz Tour this year in India. Stay tuned for more info on this hot new Jazz Sensation right here.
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
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
W.O.A Radio Playlist podcast episode 11 out now
The May 2010 W.O.A Radio Playlist is now available as a podcast athttp://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=1305 be sure to download it and listen to some of the hottest W.O.A Releases of May from around the World including Australia, Venezuela, USA, Canada, UK etc... Its a HOT month for W.O.A International. All these tracks can be heard on major FM stations in India including AIR FM, MUST FM, MIRCHI, INDIGO and other top FM & Satellite stations around India.
W.O.A RECORDS RADIO PLAYLIST
EPISODE 11 - MAY 2010 OFFICIAL RADIO PLAYLIST
Track Name Artist Name Genre
1. Glamour Kills Rebecca Londei Power Pop
2. Magic Richard Morgan Pop/Jazz Vocal
3. Stockton 3 Neil C Young Smooth Jazz/Pop Instrumental
4. Horrizon Train Jahmings Maccow Reggae
5. What's this phrase Synchdub Electro Lounge/Chillout
6. Moonstruck Cherie Nichole Pop /Chillout/Dance
7. Straight to hell Overhate Metal
8. Unspoken Phoenix Rising Pop
9. Marianne the Liar Jesus Aaron Acoustic Rock
10. The heart is my compass Peter Bayreuther Trad World/Folk (Celtic)
W.O.A Playlist Artist/Song Profiles
- Rebecca Londei: Hot new artist in the International circuit to be released on major TV networks in June across all major music channels and currently on tour in the US and a highly requested artist on the US radio playlists.
- Richard Morgan: Jazz artist Richard Morgan's style of music, signing and performance is compared to Harry Connick Jr. & Michael Bubble. An artist burning up the Jazz charts he is now a featured artist on the W.O.A records Roster.
- Neil C Young: Neil's acoustic instrumental guitars is a force to reckon with in Europe and Australia and the artist is to have his song 'Stockton 3' featured on the world famous 'Goa Chillout Zone – vol 3' compilation CD which is expected to be out later this month. A winner of several awards in Australia and the UK, Neil's hot new album is to be available this month on W.O.A Records worldwide.
- Jahmings Maccow: LA Based reggae artist who is a fixture in the reggae music scene in America and Antigua. Jahmings has recently been signed to W.O.A International abnd is all set to take on the regae loving fans in India and Dubai in the coming year.
- SynchDub: Belgian Electro DJ who is one of W.O.A Records' most sought after artist for her fantastic chillout productions. Winner of various awards in Europe and recently featured on the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.2 Compilation that hit No.2 in the album charts.
- Cherie Nichole: Recently signed to W.O.A International – Cherie Nichole is a Singer, Model & Actress with several Hollywood projects under her belt. She is scheduled for a tour of India in the later part of 2010 and her music video is to hit music channels across this region in the next few months.
- Overhate: A W.O.A Records exclusive artist – Overhate is South America's most prolific Metal band with a fan following that spans continents. Their single from the God in a trench CD is a hot selling single on itunes and they are well on their way to be the new metal kings globally.
- Phoenix Rising: With their cinematic symphony like compositions and music that pulls at your heart strings - Phoenix Rising with their new single 'Unspoken' have taken their Piano Performance and Arrangement to another level that can only be described as a hair raising and deep feeling song without any words required. Curently being promoted via the W.O.A International network.
- Jesus Aaron: One of W.O.A Records' hottest selling artist for the past 3 years. Jesus Aaron has toured India in 2008 during the W.O.A Records India Tour and blew the crowds away who were gathered at the hard rock café's across India and at open air concerts with his similarity to Bob Dylan's singing and writing style while maintaining his own originality. This is Jesus's new single and to be part of his upcoming album to be released this year.
- Peter Bayreuther: Traditional World with hints of Celtic, Bavarian & Folk elements is what Peter's new single 'The Heart is my Compass' is all about. A light hearted song that would be a perfect fit into any World Music playlist. The song has generous helpings of Violins and Celtic background voices and instrumentation. A positive song that sends a strong message to the world.
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The E+ Magazine Cover & Cover Story featuring Alt Rocker Oliver Sean - as published and on stands across the Middle East today the 20th of May 2010
Oliver Sean's platinum hit 'So Good' hits the Middle East with a bang.
The full story is available online at http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india-goes-indie-1.627610
The cover scan & cover story scan, as printed on the magazine, is attached as jpeg files for free viewing.
More info on Oliver Sean at http://www.oliversean.com
- W.O.A News Desk
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Oliver Sean Cover Story & Feature to hit the Middle East on Gulf News E+
Oliver Sean is to be featured on the Cover of E+ the Gulf News Entertainment Magazine on the 20th of May 2010. Dont miss out on the Oliver Sean Cover story written by the ace entertainment writer & music critic Krita Coelho.
E+ is available via Gulf News every thursday across the middle east - don't miss this issue if you are an Oliver Sean Fan.
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
W.O.A International announces hot new artist signings for the first quarter of 2010!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
W.O.A International's new signings for the first quarter of 2010 are to be introduced to the Independent music loving fans of India this month.
Panaji, Goa – May 15, 2010 - W.O.A International – The Music Company is known to sign on some of International Independent music's finest and groundbreaking artists giving it the position as the largest and most sought after International Independent Label in India. Few can come close to matching the elite list of artists that are signed to the W.O.A Artist Roster. This year this ambitious roster of artists is getting hotter and better with W.O.A Records signing on the US based Reggae up & coming artist Jahmings Maccow and Canada's Rap /Hip Hop prodigy Raydon as the new signings for the first quarter of 2010.
"The W.O.A Artist Roster is our pride here at W.O.A and artists who we believe are special and have a star quality get signed to this elite list of artists" says W.O.A International Marketing Director, Wanda Alvares, "The W.O.A Roster last year was known as the most sought after artist list in India & the Middle East, this year the W.O.A Artist roster is adding on amazing new and established artists which already boasts of our new signings Jahmings Maccow and Raydon in the first quarter. With Dubai and India being the new emerging markets for Independent stars our artists are all set to capture the hearts of fans in these areas. "
W.O.A International's new signing Jahmings Maccow is reggae music's most sought after artist in the US. He is taking reggae music back to its roots by focusing on its foundation which in his words is 'Storytelling'. "Stories about life, love and the social ills of the world, backed by soulful music is what my music is all about" says the reggae star, " I want my music to seep into the eardrums of the listener and touch their heart and soul". Jahmings rose from the quiet island of Anguilla, to the rough ghettos of South Bronx and was influenced from infancy by music coming from the Mississippi Delta and the Caribbean. After several successful bands in New York & Los Angeles he is finally concentrating on his songwriting, which has become more polished and personal all contributing to his rise in the reggae music scene.
W.O.A Internationals second signing for the first quarter of 2010 is Raydon. The new kid on the block in the Rap/Hip Hop/R&B scene in Canada who is all set to take on the world with his new single 'Gipsy Girl' that is expected to hit radio stations worldwide this month via the W.O.A Records monthly radio promotional campaign. "I think what is unique about my music is my ability to always create music that is truly composed to captivate my audience members across many genres" says the International Rapper, "my new single Gipsy Girl is testament to my approach of always keeping the audience interested in every part of the whole song"
Opening up the Indian & Dubai markets to Independent musicians worldwide has been one of the missions at W.O.A International along with creating a support network for fantastic International and local Independent artists. With a decade of working towards becoming India's largest International Independent Record Label, W.O.A International is now in the forefront of promoting International music in India with its various divisions that include W.O.A Records, W.O.A Studios, W.O.A Artist Management, W.O.A Events, W.O.A Publishing, W.O.A Radio and the newly set up W.O.A Films all under the W.O.A International Group of companies where each division is committed to support the Independent artist reach their goal in the music industry.
With over 200 artists signed to the W.O.A Artist Roster, W.O.A International – The Music Company is geared towards a very busy and fun filled year with new releases, concerts, festivals and grand tours planned for all of 2010 cross India & Dubai. Stay tuned to the Official W.O.A Records website for further information and latest updates on all W.O.A International artists.
ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL
W.O.A Records is an international record label, and it is part of the W.O.A International media group. 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 9970180117
+91-832-6512569
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Friday, May 07, 2010
Overhate to hit iTunes
W.O.A Records' new signing - The Venezuelan Metal Band OVERHATE's hit single to hit iTunes this week - keep an eye out for one of Thrash Metal's new Gods!
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
Oliver Sean on International Magazine - 'Stuff'
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Thursday, April 01, 2010
Industry praise for Oliver Sean's International Hit - So Good - W.O.A News Desk
quasi-reflective, Pop/Rock song. One can really hear Sean's talents as
he moves from catchy verses to upbeat choruses with straight from the
heart tonality.
Sean has a strong and solid vocal range that brings this song to life
with his relaxed, easy flowing style. The energy the instruments
display complements the vocals with a grooving beat that makes this
song fun while capturing the listener's attention right from the
start.
Take a listen to, "So Good," as it is a good ole' fashioned rock song
that will make you want to hear more well crafted songs from this
talented artist.
-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
Check out Oliver Sean's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase
and links to popular sites http://www.radioindy.com/bands/7818/
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
W.O.A International Artist Saurabh Som To Rock Pune On 28th March
From Noon to Sundown
With the sun beating down with extra ferocity these days, Sundays are best spent indoors! 'From Noon to Sundown', to be held on 28th March, is a fun mélange of music, dance, food and more for the entire family.
Pune's own Saurabh Som (W.O.A International Artist), a young rapper whose first album 'Peace' is making waves on the music scene in India and Internationally, will perform one of his most popular numbers. Also, Mumbai's popular band 'In Crowd' will regale the crowd with foot stomping retro music after Saurabh Som's performance. A Food Court featuring delectable Indian and Continental choices, and other exciting activities promise to make the show a memorable experience.
The proceeds from the show will be donated to SPACE (Institute for Education and Rehabilitation of Spastics). Each adult attending the show will receive a sapling to promote the theme of 'loving, giving and nurturing'.
Spend a cool afternoon showing that you care!
Venue: Ishanya Mall, Seminar Hall, Arcade 4, 3rd Level.
(Off Airport Road, Yerawada)
Time: 12 noon onwards
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Master Of Melody - Indian Express
An article on The Indian Express a few months ago - fantastic piece on Oliver Sean. The album titled 'Getting Around' written about in the article below is now called 'So Good' by Oliver Sean to be released end of April 2010 and the single of the same name has now gone platinum. The album also features the song 'Getting Around' included in the album as a featured single. The single 'So Good is now available as a free download on www.oliversean.com, itunes etc and has currently recorded over 3 million downloads.
- W.O.A News Desk.
MASTER OF MELODY - Indian Express - India 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. More at: http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Master-of-Melody/304420/ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/10/20/stories/2003102001760400.htm http://www.oliversean.com/ - The New Indian Express
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