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ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB - 24th May - Sala Palatului

JESUS ‘AGUAJE’ RAMOS, MANUEL GALBAN,
BARBARITO TORRES, GUAJIRO MIRABAL
Angel Terry, Carlos Calunga, Idania Valdés, Rolando Luna,
Filiberto Sánchez, Luis Alemany, Raúl Nacianceno

1998: year memorable Buena Vista Social Club concert at Carnegie Hall in New York
2010: After 12 years, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club is again on tour around the world to share the magic of music in Cuba.

Inthe 90s, Buena Vista Social Club ®, along with Ry Cooder and WimWenders brought back to life a forgotten repertoire of styles (son,bolero, danzón and guajiro) which are now famous worldwide. Today,Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club ® continues this tradition, andincludes new names, such as the incredible singer Carlos Calungabesides veterans like trumpeter Guajiro Mirabal and virtuoso luteBarbarito Torres. Along with Aguaje Ramos and Manuel Galban, theycollaborated on many tours and recording under the name "Buena VistaSocial Club Presents" over the past 12 years.

Current componentincludes 13 musicians from Havana, who have already had a huge successlast year in the UK with a tour of 22 shows sold-out. Band mates sincethe beginning of Eliades Ochoa, Ruben Gonzalez and Cachaito Lopezcurrent components of the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club ® didaccompany in the studio but also on scenes from Japan to South Americaand Europe and the United States to Australia already the legendarynames such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo and Compay Segundo.

PhoenixCultural Foundation remains consistent in promoting in Romania true andrecognized values of Cuban music, in a context where several groups ofCuban musicians who recently performed in Bucharest and acted more orless explicitly, but often unworthy,like a part to the project BuenaVista Social Club ®.
In the last 5 years, Phoenix CulturalFoundation repeatedly promoted in Romania Cuban artists warrant by theBuena Vista Social Club ® brand, such as Omara Portuondo, EliadesOchoa, Roberto Fonseca, Guajiro Mirabal, Manuel Cachaito Lopez orManuel Galban. Unquestionable value of such legendary musicians isconfirmed over time and numerous Grammy nominations, and exuberantreviews in prestigious publications as The Wall Street Journal, TheGuardian, The New York Times, Le Monde or El Pais.

After thesold out show in 2006, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club ® return toBucharest, in one of more than 30 concerts already confirmed worldwide.The concert will take place on May 24, at thw Palace Hall, from 20:00.

Ticketscost between 100 and 300 lei and can be found in Eventim network:Germanos, Vodafone stores, libraries Humanitas and Carturesti, at thePalace Hall and Muzica shop and online on www.eventim.ro,www.bilete.ro, www.blt.ro .
Video:

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® - Chan Chan live at Royal Albert Hall (Octombrie 2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKrTwqUqL7Q

JEAN MICHEL JARRE - ALL IN ONE SHOW - 3 June 2010 - SALA POLIVALENTA

With his forthcoming World Arena Tour, Jean Michel Jarre invites the audience to journey into his singular universe; to immerse themselves totally in his world of timeless music and vision, in place and time. He promises with this unique and brand new super production to share the energy of his macro concerts with the emotions of an arena experience. With the fusion of analogue synthesisers, cutting-edge digital technology, spectacular lasers design and lighting choreography he has conceived a show that encapsulates his signature expression and talent for creating milestone events.

Jean Michel Jarre is an innovative artist who has entertained and thrilled millions of people live and has broken several world records with attendance figures. His electronic music and singular performances have travelled the globe and left their imprint on major landmarks from Houston's Skyline, to China, to London's Docklands to the Pyramids of Egypt, to Moscow and …

He has just concluded a sell-out tour of Europe celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the release of his break-through multi-million selling album, Oxygene.

For his upcoming World Arena Tour he has conceived a spectacular high tech production especially tailor made for arenas where he will perform music from all of his best selling albums.
Jarre revolutionised the out-door concert format with his city-scale events. For this World Arena Tour he aims to break new ground and deliver yet again a unique concert experience.

This year Jean Michel Jarre will perform at Sala Polivalenta, on 3rd June, starting with 8 p.m. Tickets can be bought on line at www.eventim.ro, www.bilete.ro, www.blt.ro and in stores at Germanos, Vodafone, Muzica, librariile Carturesti si Humanitas.

Remix contest for "Playing with fire" - Paula Seling & Ovi

Phoenix Cultural Foundation and Norwegian production house DA WORKS launch a contest of remixes for the track "Playing With Fire" which compete in Eurovision Song Contest, interpreted by the duo Paula Seling & OVI. The song, written by Ovi(diu) Cernauteanu and orchestrated by Simen Eriksud, a very important producer in the Scandinavian region, is already broadcast in Norway radio’s, including the national radio. The remixes will be on the album produced by DA WORKS and distributed in all Europe by WARNER MUSIC, will have all the possibilities to enter in the Scandinavian playlists, the winner DJ will be promoted by Phoenix Foundation. If Paula Seling and Ovi will win the national selection and they will represent Romania in the final of Eurovision Song Contest, it is very possible that the DJ will be invited to join the team for going to Oslo. The persons that are interested will receive the original tracks of the song after they send a CV to the e-mail address: office@phoenix.ro

Paula Seling - Gyuri's Pub - 20 februarie 2010 - ora 21.00

Paula Seling will have on 20 february, at Gyuri's Pub, the first club concert in Bucharest this year. Reservations can be done at 0728.867.744. Price per ticket is 25 Lei. Soon a tour will follow, in: Craiova, Timisoara, Cluj, Sibiu, Tg.Mures, etc. The tour will be accompanied by Ovi (the winner of Popularity Award and Bronze Stag in 2009), in an intersected double recital.

Paula released the most recent album - "Culeg vise" - doubled by a version in English - "Believe" - in 2009. This album had the first video for the song "Believe", video that was filmed in Greece.

This year Paula will participate at Eurovision song contest, singing two songs:" Playing with fire" - a duo with Ovi Cernauteanu, the writer of the song, and "It's not too late", together with Kamara, song written by Andrei Tudor.

HARLEM GLOBTROTTERS ARE COMING AGAIN IN ROMANIA

In occasion of the 84th consecutive season of world tour, Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Romania once more for the only two shows these year in our country, in Bucharest and Cluj.
After the sold out shows in 2007 and 2008, Harlem Globetrotters will perform again an extraordinary demonstration of pure American mastery in a completely new show, on 25th March in Cluj at Sala Sporturilor and on 26th March at Sala Polivalenta in Bucharest.
Also known as the “magicians” of basket-ball , the Harlem Globetrotters know for sure how to hold the people focused and give them consistent doses of fun and laughter and also an unique mix of ball dribbling, unseen basket ball throwing and the famous slam dunks that leave you with your mouth open. The team members say that they are the best at bringing families together and giving them special moments that they will never forget.
In their almost 85 years of existence, Harlem Globetrotters have played in more than 25.000 games in 120 countries, in front of more than 130 million fans.
The show in Bucharest will start at 7 p.m., the access in Sala Polivalenta starting at 6 p.m. The tickets costs between 50 and 150 lei and children under the age of 6 have free entrance, accompanied by their parents.

Tickets can be bought on line at www.eventim.ro, www.bilete.ro, www.blt.ro and in stores at Germanos, Vodafone, Muzica, Sala Palatului, Carturesti and Humanitas.

ANALIA SELIS - Christmas concert - Sala Radio - 13 decembrie - ora 19.00

With the "Latinoamerica" project released in April this year, Analia Selis proposes a different kind of music listened until now in Romania.
“Five years ago, someone found me in a basement playing Latinoamerica in Bucharest. The time passes and I realize that Latinoamerica is the music I can sing the best, I feel the most. I dedicate this music to all who will come with open heart to receive what we have to offer.” Analia
LatinoAmerica allowed to her to be in very importants concerts halls and festivals: Enescu Festival and the music of the world (Sinaia), George Enescu Festival Place (Bucharest), concert for Radio Romania Cultural Awards, Ramnicu Valcea’s Philharmonic, Craiova’s Philharmonic, Targoviste’s Philharmonic, opening act for Buena Vista Social Club, Palace Hall.
After many successful concerts Analia Selis proposes a special Christmas album. Songs interpreted in Romanian played on traditional Latin American rhythms. Songs can be loved by both children and adults:
“Christmas Songs for children and adults"

Music, texts, arrangements and production of the album are signed by Analia Selis.

The album is produced by Sonoro Records in partnership with TVR, Radio Romania Muzical and Radio Romania Cultural.
Phoenix Foundation invites everyone, children and adults, in a unique concert in which Analia will present the Christmas album and other songs loved by the Romanian public. After the concert Analia Selis will offer an autograph session in the foyer of the concert hall. We will be waiting for you on December 13, at 19.00 at Radio Hall Venue.
Tickets prices: 30, 40, 50 RON and are available at www.eventim.ro, www.bilete.ro, www.blt.ro, magazinele Muzica, Germanos, Vodafone, librariile Carturesti si Sala Radio.

JEAN LUC PONTY - SALA PALATULUI - 11 martie 2010

Phoenix Cultural Foundation presents:

JEAN LUC PONTY & HIS BAND for the first time in Bucharest

Sala Palatului – 11 martie 2010

From a family of French musicians (his father played the violin, his mother played the piano), Jean Luc Ponty studied music at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and after graduation he played for three years in the prestigious Concerts Lamoureux Orchestra. When he had to take a decision on his career, the artist chose to express that attraction for jazz through his violin. At first, this choice has been a barrier because at that time very few saw the violin as part of the vocabulary of modern jazz. At the age of 21 years appeared the first album of the musician-composer – “Jazz Long Playing "- critics appreciating him as the first violinist of jazz that can carry the same feelings as a saxophonist.

During his career he played with artists such as: Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola and he played in concert through the entire World (South America,USA, Canada, India,France, Germany, Austria,Hungary, Lithuania, Russia, Italy etc.)

After more than 15 albums and one DVD - In concert (2004), in late 2008, Jean-Luc and his band became a quartet with percussion and the artist has decided to return to their sound from 70-80 years in a modern version.

For the third time in Romania,after Timisoara and Stufstock, but the first time in Bucharest, Jean Luc Ponty will perform on March 11, 2010 at the Palace Hall accompanied by William Lecomte (keyboards), Guy Nsangue Akwa (bass) and Damien Schmitt (drums).

Tickets cost between 100 Ron and 400 Ron and can be found online at www.eventim.ro, www.bilete.ro, www.blt.ro and in the stores Muzica, Vodafone, Germanos and at Sala Palatului.

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg35ZKH2Omw&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqYbuRd7iYI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fag9qdlESso

Paula Seling and Mihai Traistariu will play in Toronto, Montreal, Kitchener and Ottawa between 31 october – 8 November.

At the end of October and beginning of November, the Romanians past the Atlantic Ocean will be able to meet with Paula Seling and Mihai Traistariu in a series of concerts as “The best voices of Romania”. The two artists will be accompanied by a band of Romanian-Canadian formed of: Sasi Vuscan(ex-Jais) – guitar, Raul Dudnic (ex – Cargo) – bass guitar, Cornel Esanu (keyboards) and Radu Bucura (drums) and will play 100% luve shows in venues in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Kitchener, as follows:

TORONTO – Saturday, 31st October, 19:30 - ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER - Hazmakyian Theatre
50, Hallcrown Place (in the right of Radisson Hotel) - 401/Victoria Park

MONTREAL – Sunday, 1st November, 18:00 - AUDITORIUM BREBEUF
5625 Rue Decelles - near metro Cote des Neiges

OTTAWA – Friday, 6th November, 19:00 - BEN FRANKLIN PLACE
Council Chamber - 101 CENTREPOINTE DRIVE

KITCHENER – Sunday, 8th November. 18:00 WATERLOO
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE - 300 Hazel Street WATERLOO

These shows are a part of a series of tours sustained by Phoenix Foundation in areas populated by Romanians. Among those organized so far we would like to mention: Paula Seling & Iris in SUA and Canada – November, 2003 or Angel, Narcisa Suciu & RO-Mania in Canada – February, 2004; European tour (Austria, Italy, France, UK, Denmark, Sweden) with Paula Seling & 7th Heaven, Narcisa Suciu & Gasca de Acasa, Victor Socaciu and Atac – June, 2003, or the caravan “Hai acasa!” with Narcisa Suciu, Cornelia Tihon, Elena Merisoreanu in Austria, Germany, Belgium, Italy - May, 2005.
The tour in Canada is organized by Danube Community Services in Toronto, in collaboration with other Canadian NGO – Accent in Montreal, Agenda Romaneasca in Kitchener and Romanian – Canadian Association in Ottawa and benefits of the support of Phoenix Cultural Foundation.
The tickets for the “The best voices of Romania: Paula Seling and Mihai Traistariu” show can be bought starting with 15th September 2009 and will cost between $30 and $50.

Tickets online - http://www.ticketbreak.com/categories/music

TORONTO - in advance: Romanian shops and Churches, at the venue, at telephone - 416-548-9869, email: noiromanii@rogers.com
MONTREAL - in advance: at telephone - 514-690-883, email - concert@accentmontreal.com
OTTAWA - in advance: la telephone - 613-254-8458, email - ileana_dc@yahoo.ca
KITCHENER - in advance: la telephone - 519-594-1712, 519-489-6741 or 519-489-6741, email - redactia@agendaromaneasca.com

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB presents ELIADES OCHOA in two concerts in Romania

Eliades Ochoa - the only true artist BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB who performs this year in Romania - returns after, some years ago, had 3 sold out concerts (in Bucharest, Cluj and Timisoara) and participated in 2 other events in occasion of the anniversaries of big international corporations that have representation in our country.
On October 4, Eliades Ochoa will hold a concert at the Sports Hall of Cluj, organized by Club Diesel.
On October 5, Eliades Ochoa will be on the stage of Palace Hall in Bucharest. The opening act, Analia Selis & Band will warm up the atmosphere, starting at 20.00.
His contribution to the Buena Vista Social Club is his unique style of playing guitar on most tracks recorded and his voice of the fundamental pieces: "El Cuarto de Tula", "Chan Chan" or "El Carretero". He participated in all major tours of the world with Cuban super-star, along with Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, Ruben Gonzalez, Cachaito Lopez and Omara Portuondo.
Eliades Ochoa is considered one of the most important Cuban musicians of all time, a remarkable keeper of traditional Cuban music. After his concert in October, the Phoenix Foundation promises for the next year other events marked by Buena Vista Social Club.
For the show in Cluj tickets cost between 50 lei and 200 lei and can be found at Club Diesel.
In Bucharest, the tickets cost between 75 and 250 lei and can be found at www.blt.com, www. tickets.com, www.eventim.com, www.ticketpoint.com and in Diverta, Germanos, Muzica, Carturesti, Sala Palatului.
Phoenix Foundation has brought in Romania other artists BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, such as Omara Portuondo in 2005 and 2006, Guajiro Mirabal, Cachaito Lopez, Manuel Galban and Aguaje Ramos in 2006, Roberto Fonseca in 2007 and hopes to promote these events again in 2010.

After a month since the release of the album “Culeg vise”/”Believe”, Paula Seling has received a new video as a gift.

After a month since the release of the album “Culeg vise” (with the English version called “ Believe”) and a month since she was presenting the first video from the album (at the song “Ochii tai”), Paula Seling brings into your attention a new video. This is the second single –“Believe” – from the album with the same name.

The song has an interesting genesis,as Paula herself tells us:

“ “Believe” was initially composed for a commercial. After its release, many people started asking where can they find this song and mostly, who is the singer behind it. It was a pleasure for me to find out that even without the “advantages” of the name, my songs have impact on people and I was amused of the others reactions, when finding out the name of the composer and the singer, they couldn’t believe it.”

And, as spontaneity is a characteristic of the “Bucura – Seling” couple, the video appeared spontaneously,out of a nice experience: recently,Paula and her husband, Radu, were in a short vacation in a village in Greece -a small paradise, as you will see in the images of the clip. According to a nice habit, Radu has been filming and taking pictures most of the time, enthusiastic of how Paula fits into the scene. Once returned home, Radu started working and,after a short time, he managed to complete editing the video. Just in time to make Paula maybe the best present ever, atthe 4^th anniversary of their marriage, in which they reaped dreams and they believed together in what they do – “Culeg vise” and “Believe” - a double testimony to the world.

The new video will be released on the internet. The premier will take place Friday, on 10^th July at www.paulaseling.ro.

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