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 cafĂ©'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.

- W.O.A News Desk
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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'

- W.O.A News Desk

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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 mĂ©lange 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 Ă  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

- W.O.A News Desk
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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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Oliver Sean’s latest song gets over three hundred thousand plays and downloads within two hours of the worldwide launch setting a new record.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

info@woarecords.com

Further details available at http://www.woarecords.com

Monday, February 15, 2010

W.O.A Records' FEB '10 Releases

The Hot New Releases on W.O.A Records this Feb - some of the videos of these albums have already hit Vh1, SS, Trendz etc... The rest will be on air next week :-) Its a super time for all W.O.A Artists :-) All of you in Canada, Europe & the US - catch the WOA Videos on Much Music, MTV2 and MTV Europe :-) Rock n Roll! - W.O.A News Desk


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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

W.O.A International Artists Videos from India Hit Vh1, SS Music and other International Channels

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

info@woarecords.com

 

Further details available at www.woarecords.com




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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Attn: The Editor - Victor (Pequeno) Alvares Tribute Concert to be held in Goa on the 27th of December 2009...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The tribute concert for Bass Legend Victor Alvares, conceptualized by W.O.A International - The Music Company, to attract some of the country's top stars, musicians and bands.

Goa, India – 26th Dec '09 - Victor, lovingly known to his family & friends as Pequeno, was a world renowned Bassist and Musician who has played with George Harrison, Remo, Oliver Sean, Ossibissa and many other International and Indian artists, producers, composers from around the world. And he has played across various countries jamming with some of the biggest names in music.

He started out in music at a very early age and picked up the violin and other instruments when just a child. He later got into Bass guitar, which was his true calling, and through the years he played with various bands in Delhi, Goa and other places. During this time his unique percussive, slap funk bass playing style caught the attention of various high profile celebrity artists who made offers to Victor to join them - which led to Victor becoming the hottest bass player & most in demand in India. Today you can hear Victor's bass playing on various Indian albums including Remo and Oliver Sean's music albums and on the countries leading television Advertisements of the 90's.

"Victor was probably the most loving and helpful human being and someone who encouraged young talent to the maximum" says Victor's nephew & God Son, Internationally renowned Rocker Oliver Sean "His style of playing was unique and only played by a handful of bass players in the world due to the level of difficulty - the other being Mark King of Level 42"

Victor (Pequeno) Alvares has appeared on various high profile music videos and on live concerts telecast on Channel V, MTV etc in India and abroad. His down to earth demeanor and humbleness was uncharacteristic of a man this talented and famous in his own right.

This Bass Legend died on the 18th of September 2000 when he was on tour with the Indian artist Remo - the band consisting of Victor, Selwyn, Dharma and others were traveling in a car that was hit by a bus on the highway of Kanpur on their way to the airport while driving back from a concert at the IIT in Kanpur - Victor, Selwyn and Dharma - the cream & ultimate of Goa's musicians died in this car crash. One of the biggest & most tragic losses to the music industry.

Victor's nephew, the Internationally acclaimed Rocker Oliver Sean, lists Victor as his biggest influence musically and has pulled out all stops to organize this tribute concert through his music company W.O.A International and is joined by the entire (very musically inclined) Alvares Family who have traveled from across the world to join in on this concert and they will be joined by musicians, artists, celebrities, bands from around the world on this very special day that has been kept aside to remember the most loved and hugely influential musician Victor (Pequeno) Alvares.

The Tribute concert has been in the making for the past two years and has been the brain child of Victor's sister, Marketing Director W.O.A International & Author, Wanda Alvares. The show is to bring together top stars, musicians and artists from across Goa, India and the World, who knew Victor, to perform at this one of kind concert that recognises the greatness of Victor Pequeno Alvares as a musician who left more than his vast musical works, but also left an impression on every person he met as being the most loving, caring & humble celebrity musician.

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

 

Further details about the Victor Pequeno Alvares Tribute Concert is available at www.woarecords.com

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Thursday, December 03, 2009

W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 Success leads to creation of W.O.A Films

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The W.O.A Records receives unprecedented support from the Media, Fans and the Industry after the Successful completion of the India Tour 2009 and embarks on a new journey with the launch of the W.O.A Films Division. Panaji, Goa – Dec, 3rd, 2009 -W.O.A International–The Music Company – has been organising the W.O.A records India Tour since 2008 when it was conceptualised and put into motion capturing the attention of the media, fans and musicians immediately for the grand scale and uniqueness of the tour. This year the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 far exceeded the expected support and received unprecedented coverage and following from the media and the fans of Independent music for the high level of concerts organised in every city and the calibre of musicians on tour. And the support has come in also from the film fraternity in India, which is due to the next division of W.O.A International being launched – W.O.A Films. The W.O.A Films Division is being officially launched with the release of the documentary of the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009, which will be released on worldwide global networks as a mini series in early 2010. "The W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 was a runaway success this year" says W.O.A International Founder and International Rocker, Oliver Sean, "The tour this year and the wonderful artists and the calibre of performances were at such high standards that the idea of W.O.A Films just fell into place and now we launch W.O.A International's new division W.O.A Films in 2010 with the documentary we shot of the tour that will feature the artists that we are so proud of" The W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 saw International artistes that included Risemann, Kallii, Danny John & Craig Fraser all from Australia, Cypher16 from the UK, Metissia from France, Monica & The Explosion from Sweden, Lloyd Paul, Elvis Kahn & Saurabh Som from India and special performances by International Rocker Oliver Sean, French Singer Songwriter Matthias Sturm and others who performed at the W.O.A International Music Festival that kicked off the 2009 tour. The tour was across all the major music loving cities of India including Goa, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune where the artists took over the city and the buzz across the nation was of the W.O.A Records India Tour that rocked India for one whole week without a break. With the launch of W.O.A Films in 2010 the documentary of the tour will be released as a mini series and will also have the much awaited compilation CD of the 2009 tour accompanying the launch of the Film division of W.O.A International which will feature the main tour artists and all the finalists of the tour who couldn't make it to India. With the ever expanding infrastructure of W.O.A International that now includes W.O.A Record & Studios, W.O.A Artist Management, W.O.A Events, W.O.A Publishing, W.O.A Music Marketing, the Internationally syndicated W.O.A Radio Show, the upcoming W.O.A Film Division and with an even bigger, better and louder tour planned for 2010 when the tour will be held in India and Dubai, W.O.A International is staying true to its mission of being a company that creates a complete infrastructure for top level Independent artists reach their full potential and assisting world class musicians achieve their dreams without compromising their true identity as musicians. 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 – 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 9970180117 +91-832-6512569 info@woarecords.com Further details about the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 are available at www.woarecords.com
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Thursday, November 26, 2009

W.O.A records Presents Hip Hop Star DEMETRIUS - Live in India

W.O.A Records Presents Hip Hop Star Demetrius - Live in India

28th Nov: Bogmallo Beach Resort Goa
30th Nov: Soul Souffle, Verna Goa
1st Dec: Club Ivy, Baga Goa
2nd Dec: Kyra, Bangalore
4th Dec: B&C, Hyderabad

- W.O.A News Desk

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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Goan Music Company Creating History In The International Music Scene

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The Annual W.O.A Records India Tour Creating Waves Worldwide 

Goa, India - 5th Nov, 2009 - After the successful W.O.A Records India Tour shows at Ravindhra Bhavan Goa on the 31st of October, Bangalore on the 1st and 2nd of November and Bogmallo Beach on the 4th of November the artists of the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 are now all set to perform and enthrall music lovers in Pune and Mumbai on the 6th and 7th of November.

The unprecedented success of the W.O.A Records Annual International music tour is creating waves across the world where the story has hit the music industry of how a record label from Goa is changing the face of International music in India by bringing some of the worlds finest International breaking bands to India every year. W.O.A International started off a decade ago and is now India's largest International Independent music label which was founded by the music world's hot rocker and International musician Oliver Sean who hails from Goa and who has single handedly managed to conceptualize and fund the entire W.O.A Records India Tour for the past two years with the belief that Goa is the capital of International music in India and the strong belief that Independent artists can reach dizzying heights with the right support. This belief has now led to every top International Indie band wanting to sign on to the Goan Company W.O.A International.

"When I formed W.O.A International it was for the sole purpose of supporting great musicians who believe in themselves and who don't change their style for anyone and the idea of the W.O.A Records India Tour has been with me for years and started becoming a reality when I saw that we were leading up to becoming the largest International Independent Music label due to the number of fantastic artists that we were signing" says W.O.A International Founder and Rocker Oliver Sean, "due to the artists not being major stars we didn't really get any support from sponsors monetarily however we decided to throw caution to the wind last year and bring a number of artists down together who play different styles of music and promote them with a proper international tour setting because I have always believed that an artist has to tour and thats the only way to grow and at the same time I wanted music lovers in India to experience good International music the way it should be heard and thats hearing and watching it Live on stage".

Independent Music as a concept was brought about and promoted in India in a major way by W.O.A International. It was due to W.O.A's  strong network in the music industry in India that led the Independent artists signed to W.O.A Records to be promoted alongside major acts thus blurring lines between the majors and the indies. This in turn has brought about a change in the International music scene in India where music lovers in India are being introduced to fantastic artists from all over the world who are brought down here to India by W.O.A International and who are being promoted with full backing in form of record releases, video airplay on major channels, radio promotions which would otherwise be unreachable for an Independent artist to come about on his or her own. 

The W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 is the second tour of a series of annual India tours being organized by W.O.A International and with the quality of artists that are being brought down by W.O.A the tours have started attracting a lot of music lovers to these shows across the country and interest from around to the world is growing in a Goan Company that has made history in music armed only with their belief in supporting good music and investing all their time, effort and money into artists and musicians they believe in. The scale and size of the W.O.A Records India Tour is growing every year, with this year's tour being bigger than last year it has led to the Government of Goa coming in to back W.O.A International in their work towards supporting and promoting International music and making Goa the International Music capital of India. With the scheduled 2010 tour the true Independent music revolution in India has begun and history in music is being made in this part of the world.

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

info@woarecords.com

Further details about the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 are available at www.woarecords.com

 




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Monday, November 02, 2009

W.O.A Records releases Venezuelan metal band Overhate’s hit album

For Immediate Release

'God in a Trench' the hit album by Overhate released in India and Internationally by India's largest International Independent Music Company W.O.A International

Goa, India – 2, Nov 2009 – Overhate, the Venezuelan rockers have steadily been making in-roads into the Indian music scene. Being Venezuela's hottest metal band and signing on to India's largest International Independent label W.O.A International has created an excellent launch pad for this hot band to take over the International metal scene in India. Now with the re-release of their hit album 'God in a Trench' Internationally by W.O.A Records this month, the band is well on its way to creating the buzz and increasing its fan base to welcome them in January when they are expected to tour India and shoot their music video for their new album in the country

"We have believed in Overhate from the time they were signed on to the W.O.A Management roster and this is just a natural process of W.O.A Records backing a band they believe to be a big hit commercially across the world in this genre" says W.O.A Founder and President, Oliver Sean, "God in a trench is Overhate's last album which was released by the band on their own and now we are launching it in a major way across the world as a preview to their upcoming hot new album that is being recorded this month and is scheduled for release on W.O.A Records in January next year".

Overhate is a band that has created waves in the metal scene and is fast gaining repute has the hottest new metal act in this region and other parts of the world. With the backing and support from the W.O.A International network it is just a matter of time before this band hits the top spot in this genre.

"We are very excited to have our album 'God in a trench' released on W.O.A Records," says Overhate front man, Giancarlo Vettor, "with W.O.A Records backing this album it is sure to reach our fans worldwide and attract many more fans to our kind of music"

Overhate are expected to be in India in January 2010 to officially release their new yet to be named album which will also have a music video that is to be shot in India during their promo tour of the country next year. 'God in a trench' is a preview of things to come from Metal's new stars Overhate.

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

 

 

Further details are available at www.woarecords.com


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Sunday, November 01, 2009

W.O.A Records Tour Update & schedule

Panaji, Goa - 1st Nov, 2009 - After a successful 5 hour high energy
concert in Goa the W.O.A International artists on tour are in
Bangalore today and tomorrow (1st & 2nd of Nov) to rock that city at
the hottest venue in Bangalore - Kyra!

The artists performing on Bangalore on the 1st and 2nd are:
Cypher16 - UK
Risemann - Australia
Kallii - Australia
Craig Fraser - Australia
Danny John - Australia
Elvis Kahn - Goa
Lloyd Paul - Goa
Saurabh Som - Canada/India
Monica and the explosion - Sweden Metissia - France

For further info, updates and photographs from the concerts please
stay tuned to this website http://www.woarecords.com

- W.O.A Newsdesk

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