Valerie de Naranjo
“If you've ever had the split-second opportunity to spy Naranjo in action when SNL cuts to a commercial break, you've witnesses a blur of energy behind a fortress of percussion.”
—Andy Doershuk, DRUM! Magazine, May 2005
Valerie Naranjo has gathered a force of West African and American master musicians to celebrate one of West Africa's most fascinating instrumental traditions. Recorded on both American coasts and in Ghana, Lewaa's Dream is a collection of ancient to contemporary compositions originally for the Ghanaian gyil.
Lorenn Peer - Jazz Vocalist
”Her rich and dynamic voice, combined with her elegant beauty and captivating stage presence, are sure to take you on a journey you will not forget.” (”Baiser Salle” review, Paris)
Jazz Bassist Mr. Ron Carter
"It has been a very long time since I have spent an evening listening to a well rehearsed, musical, intensely swinging group! I hope that these thoughts encourage you to seek out this group! "
Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan
"Keep on singing! You have a wonderful talent!"
Sergio Salvatore
In the eight years since he began recording at the remarkable age of 11, Sergio Salvatore's superb musicianship has led to recordings that have featured such notable players as Chick Corea, Michael & Randy Brecker, Gary Burton, Jay Anderson, Danny Gottlieb and William Kennedy, and shows with - among others - Wynton Marsalis, Dave Grusin, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, and Grover Washington, Jr.
Dev Avidon
Rock Fusion played by heavy Jazzers and written in a style that ranges from Poppy soft Rock to dark Jazzy Rock to Latin to Doom Metal, but all ultimately to Dev Avidon's slick, enigmatic signature sound which can only be described as fission.
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius
Stratospheerius was a winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, won the People's Choice Awards in the Cornucopia Festival, and was named "Best Jam Band" in Musician's Atlas Independent Music Awards. Stratospheerius has been featured in Relix, Downbeat, Jazziz, and other publications. Stratospheerius has received heavy airplay and critical acclaim all over the US, Canada, Australia, South America, Japan, and Europe.
Ofri Eliaz - Ladino Singer
Ofri Eliaz was born in Afula, Israel and spent her early childhood in the north of Israel. At age ten moved with her family to Jerusalem where she spent most of her teenage years in the High School of Arts. During her army service performed as a singer accompanied by a guitar player. After her military service, spent a year at Rimon School for Contemporary Music in Ramat Hasharon.
In 1997 moved to N.Y.C to study music and music therapy. She received her first degree in Music Jazz Performance from Mannes School of Music and her masters degree in music therapy from New York University. During these years performed all over the U.S with a program of Ladino and Israeli songs. In 2003 came back to Israel and released her first CD of Ladino songs: "Ya salio de la mar". She appeared on several T.V and radio shows. She continues to both perform and engaged in music therapy. These days she is collecting materials for her next album of Hebrew songs.
David Bravo Entertainment
davidbravoentertainment is a full service company involved in all things music. It is the brainchild of musician David Bravo who, after being on the other side of the door for most of his career, has now decided to put all his experience and knowledge learned over the years as a keyboard-player, producer and arranger, and as a promoter of his own event band, into working the other side of the music business by representing, promoting and booking bands, concert artists, dj's, dancers and musicians both in the Jewish and secular world.
Yale Strom
"Through his art, Strom has brought back his spiritual Klezmer ancestors"
-TIME magazine
"Yale Strom is a klezmer whirlwind.”
– The Valley Advocate – Northhampton , MA
“Strom and his band hot klezmer, kenetic energy flaying in all directions.”
-Time Out - NYC
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