WCA Artist Roster Jazzahead

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ARTIST ROSTER 2012/2013

World Connection Agency is an international bookings agency and artist management office based in

Haarlem & Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It was founded in 2002 and is working since with promoters,

venues and festivals in more than 50 countries worldwide. We book a wide variety of artist from around the

globe. Here is part of our artist-roster which focuses on Jazz, Soul, Latin Jazz & World Jazz:

NTJAM ROSIE (Cameroon/ Netherlands)

Nu-Soul/ Nu- Jazz Ntjam Rosie embodies the new generation of Africans in Europe. Originally

from Cameroon, but living in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Her latest album

“Elle” has received acclaimed reviews with the Dutch press and has been

recently released in Germany, Austria and Switserland.

Latest cd : New Album “Elle ” Coast To Coast/ Qrious Music/ Edel

Line up : 7 on stage & 2 crew

Based in : Rotterdam, The Netherlands

www : www.ntjamrosie.com

Touring period: whole year available.

Territory : EUROPE– except The Netherlands Agent : [email protected]

BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR (USA/GHANA)

Old School Hip Hop/Afro Beat/Funk & Jazz “Blitz and his band, the Embassy Ensemble, pack a brilliant fusion of styles. You

can hear late-80s hip-hop alongside contemporary African soukous and

highlife, as well as echoes of Afrobeat artists such as Fela Kuti. "Afro-centric

hip-hop can make a comeback when the people are ready," he says. "I want to

make positive change happen."

Latest cd : ‘Native Sun’ (Jakarta Records, may 2011)


Based in : New York/ USA

www : http://vimeo.com/channels/blitz

Touring period: May to August 2012 + Spring 2013

Territory : NORTHERN EUROPE (*Netherlands, Scandinavia, Baltic’s, UK)

Agent : [email protected]

GABY MORENO (USA)

Blues/Soul/Retro/Singer-Songwriter “Moreno has an ear for writing pensive and melodic tales about life and love

and was the obvious choice of Tracy Chapman to open for her on her latest US

tour” HUB Music-USA

Latest cd : ‘Still the Unknown’ (World Connection 2011) & new album

‘Illustrated Songs’ to be released April 2012


Based in : Los Angeles, USA / Germany

www : www.gaby-moreno.com

Touring period: May 2012/July 2012/Oct-Nov 2012/April- May 2013

Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]

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MARTA GOMEZ (Colombia/USA/Argentina)

Latin American Folk & Singer Songwriter Singer songwriter originally from Colombia but now residing in Barcelona, Latin

American songwriting at its best.

Latest cd : New Album “El Corazon y El Sombrero” released in May 2011


Based in : Barcelona, ES/NY, USA

www : www.martagomez.com

Touring period: from February 2012 whole year available.

Territory : EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]

MALIKA ZARRA (Morroco/France/ USA)

Berber Jazz & World Jazz

Malika Zarra is an extraordinary voice and blends Berber music with Jazz.

Latest cd : “Berber Jazz” on Motema Records


Based in : New York USA/ Paris France

www : www.malikazarra.com/

Touring period: whole year available upon req./ June/ July 2012 + October 01

t/m 15 October 2012 + April 2013

Territory : EUROPE / MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA Agent : [email protected]

BLICK BASSY (Cameroon/ France)

African Soul & Jazz

With a brand new cd recorded in Brazil with the likes of Marcos Suzano and

Lenine, Blick keeps surprising us with his intense vocal abilities and soulful-

jazzy melodies. New African Soul at its best.

Latest cd : ‘Hongo Calling’ - May 2011 on World Connection

Line up : 4 on stage & 2 crew / 4 on stage + 1 crew (Jazz combo)

Based in : Paris, France

www : www.myspace.com/blickbassy2

Touring period: whole year upon request

Territory : WORLD WIDE Label : World Connection


ALINE FRAZÃO (Angola/ Spain)

Afro Soul/Lusophone Singer Songwriter/Bossa Nova Aline Frazao a young and inspiring singer-song writer with Angolan Roots living in

Spain. She just auto-released her debut album and is the promise for Lusophone music

and the Afro influences Jazzy Singer Songwriter style already captured the attention of

artists like Lenine.

Latest cd : “Clave Bantu”


Based in : Satiago de Compostela, Spain

www : www.alinefrazao.com

Touring period: whole year 2012

Territory : EUROPE (exept Spain, Portugal) Agent : [email protected]

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AMIRA KHEIR (Sudan/ Italy/ UK)

Sudani Jazz & Vocal Jazz Drawing upon traditional Sudanese chants, vocal styles and rhythmic patterns

coupled with the ability to sing in English, Arabic & Italian, Amira is a truly diverse

vocalist with a captivating and powerful sound, whether performing her original

music or reinterpreting old spirituals and jazz classics.

Latest cd : ‘View from Somewhere’ – Sterns Distr.


Based in : London, UK

www : http://amirakheir.com/


Territory : EUROPE (ex. UK) Agent : [email protected]

NINA ATTAL (France)

Blues- Soul ‘n Funk

Nina Attal is a true discovery. Playing the blues guitar, leading her own band, composing,

singing, performing and recording at a leading label in France at the age of just 19. A

true revelation in Funky Blues ‘n Soul music. A highlight at many jazz festivals.

Latest cd : ‘Yellow 6/17’ 2011, on PIAS



www : www.ninaattal.com


Territory : BeNeLux (exclusive) + Scandinavia/Baltic States (non exclusive) Agent : [email protected]

THE MAGIC TOMBOLINOS (London UK)

Frenetic Balkan Jazz The Magic Tombolinos, led by sax player Alejandro Toledo, take the best from

the balkan idiom and mediteranean sounds and mix them with Latin American

energy and melancholy an the freedom of jazz. They played many important

festivals in the UK and are slowly conquering Europe.

Latest cd : ‘Full Attack, with sudden defenses’ (Inclusionism)


Based in : London, UK

www : www.magictombolinos.co.uk

Touring period: Whole year available 2012/ 2013

Territory : NORTHERN EUROPA (* in collab with Adastra) Agent : [email protected]

MULATO ASTATKE (Ethiopia/ UK)

Ethio Jazz & Film Score Music

The Grandmaster of Ethio-Jazz is back on the road in 2012 with a new release on

Strutt.

Latest cd : “Steps Ahead” Strutt/ new cd to be released in September 2012.


Based in : Ethiopia/ UK

www : www.myspace.com/mulatuastatke

Touring period: Whole year 2012/13 various periods

Territory : Netherlands only (*collab with 2 For The Road Prod.)


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HINDI ZAHRA (Morocco/France)

Singer Songwiter/ Blues Meet Hindi Zahra and her original gently undulating sense of melody. With a subtle,

understated guitar accompaniment, a dash of gypsy guitar between the lines.

Latest cd : “Hand Made’ on EMI/ Blue Note

Next Cd : “Until The Next Journey’ EP



www : www.hindi-zahra.com/


Territory : Netherlands Only


LATIN & SALSA HEADLINERS / LATIN JAZZ

GILBERTO SANTA ROSA (Puerto Rico)

On of the greatest vocalist and biggest name in Salsa today. Filling

stadiums and arena’s in Latin America and the USA, selling out large

venues year after year in Europe. Multiple Grammy & Latin Grammy

winner.

Latest cd : ‘Irrepetible’ (Sony Music 2010)


Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico

www : www.gilbertosantarosa.com

Touring period : July 2012/May 2013 + August 2013

Territory : Europe


EL GRAN COMBO DE PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico)

50th Anniversary Tour 2012. 50 years of Music. This Legendary

Orquestra represents everything that is Salsa. A true Puerto Rican

Buena Vista Social club avant la letre.

Latest cd : 'Sin Salsa No Hay Paraiso' (2010)


Based in : San Juan, Puerto Rico

www : www.elgrancombodepuertorico.net

Touring period : October- November 2012 + TBA 2013

Territory : Northern, Central & Eastern Europe


GERARDO ROSALES & AFRO CUBAN JAZZ (Venezuela & Cuba)

Multi Talented Venezuelan percussionist Gerardo Rosales lives

between Venezuela and The Netherlands. In The Netherland he formed

his actual Afro Cuban Jazz Sextet. High energy & authentic Latin-jazz.

Latest cd : ‘Chano Pozo’s Music’ (Challenge Records)


Based in : The Hague, The Netherlands

www : www.gerardorosales.eu

Touring period : Whole Year upon request

Territory : Europe Agent : [email protected]

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RICARDITO & QUINTETO TIPICO ORIENTAL (Cuba)

The real keepers of the secret of Cuban Son. Even before theBuena Vista

Social Club- craze, these guys where doing it all the way.

Latest cd : to be released 2012.


Based in : Santiago – Cuba/ Madrid- Spain

www : www.musicacopyleft.es/profile/Ricardito

Touring period : Late June until Late September2012

Territory : BeNelux + Scandinavia & GAS Agent : [email protected]

LA NEW SONORA (Cuba/ France)

Led by Hecto Gomez alias L'habanero this young band based in the

south of France takes Cuban music into a new direction.

Latest cd : to be released 2012.


Based in : France

www : www.myspace.com/lanewsonora

Touring period : Whole Year Upon Request

Territory : BeNelux + Scandinavia & GAS


ISSAC DELGADO & Orquesta Salsabroso(Cuba/ Spain)

El Chevere de La Salsa. Iconic Cuban Salsa singer

Latest cd : ‘Super Cubano’


Based in : Cuba & Madrid Spain

www : www.issacdelgadoeurope.com

Touring period : Spring & Summer 2013

Territory : BeNelux + Scandinavia, Baltic States & GAS


REPRESENTATION & CONTACT

Bartolo Pype Hoffmann (International Agent/ Promoter) [email protected]

Irene Vivanco (International Agent/ Head of Production) [email protected]

Albert Nijmolen (A&R, Finance, CEO) [email protected]

World Connection Agency Hendrik Figeeweg 3 – G22

2031 BJ Haarlem

The Netherlands

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