Thursday, June 03, 2010

Oliver Sean fan's letter is STAR LETTER

Oliver Sean Fan CHARLIE AARON'S letter to the E+ magazine, that featured Rocker Oliver Sean on their magazine last week, is chosen as 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

- W.O.A News Desk



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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The Full Oliver Sean E+/Gulf News Story - 20th May, Dubai - UAE

Read the exclusive Oliver Sean Cover feature - with each page reprinted as published on the E+ magazine.

Join Oliver Sean at http://www.oliversean.com

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Monday, May 24, 2010

WORLD PREMIERE - Duniya by Saurabh Som - W.O.A Records

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.

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

Jazz music's new phenomenon now on the W.O.A International Booking Agency Roster

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

info@woarecords.com

 

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


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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.

Dubai, UAE - 20th, May 2010 - Catch the Oliver Sean Cover Story on the largest circulated magazine in the Middle East - 'E+' (Gulf News) - on stands today the 20th of May 2010 featuring Alt Rocker Oliver Sean with a Cover Story written by respected Entertainment Writer & Music Critic Krita Coelho.


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+

What do Russel Crowe, Oliver Sean and Matt Damon have in Common? They have all graced the cover of E+ the entertainment weekly from Gulf News.

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

info@woarecords.com

www.woainternational.com

www.woarecords.com


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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!


- W.O.A News Desk

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Thursday, April 08, 2010

Oliver Sean on International Magazine - 'Stuff'

Oliver Sean's new single featured & reviewed on the April 2010 issue of International Gadget 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

Oliver Sean's latest single is "So Good" and is a spirited, yet
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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Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Navhind Times Headlines featuring W.O.A Founder & International Rocker Oliver Sean - as printed on the 10th of March 2010

Check out the Newspaper headline featuring Oliver Sean on the Navhind Times
as printed on the 10th of March 2010

- W.O.A News Desk

Oliver takes Music & Goa to new heights - Navhind Times, 10th March 2010 - Headlines

This is an e-mail from (The Navhind Times) sent by W.O.A International News Desk (info@woarecords.com). You may also find the following link interesting: http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/9569-oliver-takes-music-and-goa-to-new-heights

Saturday, March 06, 2010

"Rocking The Charts" - GT feature - 3rd March 2010

The feature on Oliver Sean's hit new single 'So Good' on the Gomantak Times.

The article as it was printed on the GT.

To know more go to The Official Oliver Sean Website
http://www.oliversean.com

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"Oliver Sean hits Jackpot with So Good" - The Herald, 4th march 2010

The feature on Oliver Sean's hit single on The Herald.

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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"With a Record Breaking initial draw, the title track to Oliver Sean's upcoming album, creates waves Internationally" - The Times Of India - 6th March 2010

"With a Record Breaking initial draw, the title track to Oliver Sean's
upcoming album, creates waves Internationally - It's So Good" - The Times Of
India - 6th March 2010

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
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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Download the new hit by Oliver Sean for free...

W.O.A Records put up the new track by the International Rocker Oliver Sean for free at http://www.ilike.com/artist/Oliver+Sean

- W.O.A News Desk

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