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W.O.A International releases the third volume of their chart topping compilation CD, percentage of sales go towards animal welfare.
Goa, India –July 27th, 2010 – W.O.A International proudly announces the launch of their third volume in the Goa Chillout Zone CD collection. Comprising of 20 International artists from various genres from both the company's record label W.O.A Records as well as unsigned acts, it's an eclectic double CD bringing together some of the very best artists in independent music today. Importantly, it's part of an extremely worthwhile cause at the same time.
"The Goa Chillout Zone has proved to be a very successful compilation album for W.O.A Records and the artists on the first two compilations, with these albums 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 utilise 10% of the company's share towards animal welfare"
The situation of stray animals and their welfare is in dire straits in many regions of the world, it's a situation that's continuously in the news and the animal cruelty by many government officials handling the stray animals is alarming. W.O.A International recognizes that it's something that won't be changed overnight, but passionately believe that continued support in the fight against it will eventually win through.
The Goa Chillout Zone CD Vol. 3 is the third release in the planned five-volume collection, with the first two volumes breaking many records and topping several album charts. Bringing together the best that W.O.A International has to offer as well as unsigned independent artists worldwide, it includes the likes of Ross Royce, Freddie Long Band, Aquarius Blue, Martin Williams, as well as acts Peter Bayreuther, Yaz Alexander, Lawrence Cresswell and other Independent Music stars.
Such has the success been in the first two volumes of the Goa Chillout Zone that W.O.A International is already planning the fourth volume, due for release in August 2011. Artists interested in appearing on Vol.4 are encouraged to submit their songs for submission onto the collection. With 10,000 copies being pressed and distributed worldwide to mega stores, retailers, radio stations, coffee shops and digitally to Amazon and iTunes etc as well as top clubs at holiday destinations like Ibiza, Goa, etc, it's an excellent opportunity for unsigned artists to be heard by large audiences. Each artist selected for the CD will receive royalties/licensing fees.
With the Goa Chillout Zone CD Vol.3 set to be a huge success following in the footsteps of the first 2 volumes for both artists and the chosen charity, and Vol.4 already in the planning stage, 2010 looks set to be a milestone year for W.O.A International. Buy 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 independent international music in India and Middle East 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 (832) 651-2569
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and legally bound to render services to the Company and are called
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- W.O.A News Desk
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
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.
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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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
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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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
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
- W.O.A News Desk
The article as it was printed on the GT.
To know more go to The Official Oliver Sean Website
http://www.oliversean.com
- W.O.A News Desk
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The article as printed on the newspaper.
For more news and updates on Oliver Sean and to download the hit new single
'So Good' for free go to http://www.ilike.com/artist/Oliver+Sean
To know more go to The Official Oliver Sean Website
http://www.oliversean.com
- W.O.A News Desk
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Here is the article as printed on The Times.
To know more go to The Official Oliver Sean Website
http://www.oliversean.com
- W.O.A News Desk
W.O.A International - The Music Company
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W.O.A Records - Home to the world's best Independent Artists!
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Oliver Sean's latest song gets over three hundred thousand plays and downloads within two hours of the worldwide launch setting a new record.
'So Good' the new release by International Rocker Oliver Sean is an instant hit and breaks WOA download & play records.
Goa, India – 1st Mar, 2010 – International Rocker Oliver Sean's latest release, the much awaited song 'So Good' was released worldwide by W.O.A Records recently. The release saw an unprecedented number of downloads and plays on various sites reaching a record number of over Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand plays and downloads on major websites within two hours of the song being made available as a free download.
The new single 'So Good' is the run up and title track to the highly anticipated full length album by Oliver Sean which is expected to be released on W.O.A Records this April. Such has been the interest in Oliver Sean's new material that the music video and new album is being pre ordered by Oliver Sean fans worldwide.
"This high number of downloads and plays so fast was completely unexpected" says the visibly excited Singer/Songwriter Oliver Sean, "I toured all though 2009 promoting the songs from the upcoming album and 'So Good' was an instant hit during my shows which was one of the main reasons we decided to release it as a single before the album launch"
The upcoming album also titled 'So Good' will feature Seven Oliver Sean Originals and a special version of 'Knocking on Heavens Door' for which Bob Dylan's publisher has given a special license to the International Rocker.
"Oliver Sean has some of the best fans a musician can have, they are more like a cult that follows him and adores his music " says Pete Saunders, V.P. Management, W.O.A International, "however this record number of online downloads and plays was unprecedented and it just shows that Oliver Sean's popularity and fan base has grown to record numbers through the years".
The music video to the single will be released with the launch of the album in April and will also feature footage from various Oliver Sean live concerts that are underway including the upcoming Oliver Sean Middle East tour to be held before the album launch followed by the singer's UK and US tour.
"Oliver Sean is one of the few Internationally acclaimed celebrity artists in the world who has helped upcoming and independent artists in a major way which led to the formation of W.O.A International - The music company" says Executive Vice President and Marketing Director of W.O.A International, Wanda Alvares, "With his new hit all of us at W.O.A International are looking forward to the upcoming Oliver Sean tours as it will be a big support to many W.O.A Artists who will gain immensely as they will be invited to make guest appearances during Oliver Sean's tours all throughout 2010"
The new song 'So Good' is now available on major sites including iTunes and Amazon and can be downloaded for free for a limited time on ilike.com and facebook. Visit Oliver Sean's official website www.oliversean.com to find out what all the noise is about and get immersed in the Oliver Sean Sound.
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 9326126670
+91-832-6512569
Further details available at http://www.woarecords.com
W.O.A International Artists Videos from India Hit Vh1, SS Music and other International Channels
W.O.A Records' new Indian Artists LIVE on Vh1, SS Music and other networks Internationally.
Goa, India - 10th Feb '10 - The new releases on W.O.A International are creating much noise in the music industry. These young artists are bursting out with a bang as their albums hit stores worldwide and their music videos supporting the albums have been signed on by Vh1, SS Music, MTV and various other top networks worldwide. Some of the artist's whose videos have already begun airplay on Vh1 and other networks are Saurabh Som the Indian/Canadian Rapper with his new album 'Peace' and his music video of the title track. And also creating a buzz Internationally is the Belgian born singer of Indian origin 'Raveena' who at 13 years of age is being called the hottest new artist on the scene with her debut music video 'Mr. DJ' being on 'Hit Factory' on Vh1. Her album is scheduled for release this February on W.O.A Records titled 'From Deep Within'. Other artist's whose music videos and albums are hitting all major networks and stores this month are Goan acts Elvis Kahn with his album and video 'Bas Wahi Ho' a Hindi Rock album and last but not least coming out with a bang is Lounge/Fusion artist Lloyd Paul of the 'Heaven for Hell' fame who is to be out with his debut Pop album 'Call Me' and music video 'Maie'.
"W.O.A International is a company formed to support Independent artists and having these Independent artists, who have been supported all the way by W.O.A International's various divisions, receive the support from the industry and media is unprecedented and a very proud moment for all at W.O.A International" says W.O.A President and Founder, International Rocker Oliver Sean, "we expect these artists to be a force to reckon with in the music business in the coming years with the various projects, videos and albums planned for them"
With these artists being supported all the way through by W.O.A International and the immense support by the media, their music videos and albums are already being touted as hot sellers by record stores. Reports of their music video being a hot favorite on music channels have already started rolling in during this short span of time since the release of the videos.
"Before the launch of the album and videos we were put on tour by W.O.A International on the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 which gave us exposure on an International level when we performed alongside top International W.O.A Artists" says W.O.A Artist Saurabh Som. "We do not know of any other label that can do this for new artists and back us in such a grand scale" chime in W.O.A Artist's Lloyd Paul and Elvis Kahn.
Some of these artists are scheduled for tours across various regions to promote their album and videos and their tour schedules will be posted up on the W.O.A Blog and Official W.O.A Records website. Stay tuned for new and latest updates right here.
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 9326126670
+91-832-6512569
Further details available at www.woarecords.com