Rachel Espendez Releases Her Spin On Shawn Mendes' Pop Hit Song "Stitches"

This new version of "Stitches" by Rachel Espendez brings you a fresh perspective on the song you have grown to know and love. Her performance highlights an uplifting beat and innovative atmosphere featuring crisp and clear harmonies that are refreshing to the ears. This cutting-edge rendition is a cross between pop, electronic and acoustic genres. The record was produced by Rachel Espendez and Daniel Morris, mastered by Final Mix Mastering and mixed by Kyle McAulay. A list of full credits appears on Rachel's website.

Download and stream on iTunes (link below), Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Tidal, Google Play, Amazon and more.

Official Pages:
www.rachelespendez.com
www.instagram.com/rachelespendez
www.facebook.com/RachelEspendezRE
www.twitter.com/RachelEspendez
https://itun.es/us/8XjOcb?i=1117822309

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Recording artist, actress, producer and songwriter Rachel Espendez started singing and writing music at 10 years old. She was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and grew up in Fort Lauderdale & Boca Raton, FL. Her individual style draws influence from pop, R&B, dance, electronic and rock music in English, Spanish & Italian languages. Rachel studied guitar as a student of classical and flamenco guitarist and singer, Silviu Ciulei, and completed the Commercial Music Program at Florida State University in 2014. Upon graduating, Rachel moved across the country to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career in entertainment.

Rachel Espendez is now seeking representation in Los Angeles and South Florida.

Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWavLAXeNdU

Cpop goes Global with KKBOX and Twitter

Twitter and KKBOX, Asia's leading music streaming brand, are working to expand the appreciation of Chinese pop music, or Cpop (#Cpop), to a global audience.

KKBOX is creating #OnlyOnTwitter Cpop content on their official Twitter account (@KKBOX), including weekly live Twitter Q&A interviews with Cpop artists, autographed video clips from Cpop musicians and producers using Twitter's Challenger app, regular #KKvote contests to engage overseas Cpop fans, and live broadcasting of Cpop concerts and the annual KKBOX music awards via Periscope (@KKBOXTW) to the world.

An increasing number of Cpop artists such as Jam Hsiao (@JamHsiao0330), Z-Chen (@zchen0508), May Day (@Mayday_EN), IO Band (@ioband), Tia Ray (@tiaraymusic), Vanness Wu (@VanNessVanWu), Stefanie Sun (@Stefsunyanzi), Kelly Lin (@kellyhlin), JJ Lin (@JJ_Lin), GEM (@GEMoving), Shung Xiao Yu (@ShungXiaoyu), Coco Lee (@cocolee117), and Erika Liu (@ErikaLiu0314) are already on Twitter to amplify their music to the world. With the #LoveCpop campaign from now, Cpop artists are showing support to KKBOX to bring Chinese-language music to the world.

Catherine Chien, Marketing VP of KKBOX, said: "KKBOX offers the most comprehensive Asia-pop music library. This year, KKBOX's tracks have grown from 20 million to 25 million. Also, over 2,500 artists and celebrities are longtime supporters of KKBOX. With Twitter as our social media partner, we will co-create exclusive content on Twitter for Cpop fans and artists to share their music appreciation with the world through the live communications platform."

Margot Ling, Head of Media Partnerships of Twitter Greater China, said: "We want to bring more Chinese-language content to Twitter to make our global communications platform the live connection to Chinese culture for our users around the world. Music is something that everyone can appreciate and our KKBOX collaboration is a new and exciting way to promote Cpop to the world through real-time interactions and live conversations on our platform. We're thrilled that KKBOX, one of Asia's top music streaming service platforms, will regularly create unique Twitter content with established and emerging Cpop artists, as well as during music concerts and award shows."

Follow @KKBOX on Twitter and @KKBOXTW on Periscope to enjoy the livecast behind-the-scenes action and song highlights of all Cpop concerts hosted by KKBOX in Taipei and Hong Kong this year, featuring:
- June 5 - Jason Chan x Phil Lam Live - featuring the two Canadian-Hong Kong Cpop singers
- June 17 - Binghem Yeh x Shennio Lin Live - bringing both the Taiwanese award-winning singers together

*Cpop artists' video Tweets for their global fans:

Lala Hsu - the Taiwanese singer-songwriter who won the Best New Artist award at the 2010 Golden Melody Awards and was crowned the champion for Taiwan's famous singing competition One Million Star. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/733256249219784706

A-Lin - the aboriginal Taiwanese pop singer A-Lin got the title "A Born Diva". She has won numerous music awards and is extremely popular within the Mandarin-speaking world. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/734045077044006913

Yoga Lin - the award-winning singer's debut album titled Mystery Guest in 2008 topped all the major musical and radio charts in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and China. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/733593844466376707

Tia Ray - the Cpop-R&B-Soul-Jazz singer-song-writer from Hunan Province of Mainland China was the winner The Best Stage Performance Award and Outstanding Singer Award at the 2015 Global Chinese Music Awards Ceremony. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/733872703174672384

Finn Liu - the multiple music contest champion jazzy-Cpop singer from Heilongjiang Province of Mainland China was the "Best Newcomer" of the Guangzhou Music Chart Awards 2015. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/734696694109995008

Jam Hsiao - Besides winning numerous music awards in the region, Jam was the winner of 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Taiwan.
https://twitter.com/kkbox/status/736060942761369600

*Cpop artists' Twitter Challenger video messages answering fan questions:

Derrick Hoh - the Singaporean idol singer gained nationwide recognition after emerging as the second runner up in Channel U's Project SuperStar in 2005. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/730355869334921216

GJ - the music award-winning Shanghai-born Chinese Australian won "Best New Singer-song-writer" Music Radio China Top Music Award. He is well-recognised in Hong Kong and Taiwan. https://twitter.com/KKBOX/status/730316850651766784

About Twitter

Twitter is an iconic service and global platform for self-expression and live conversation. Twitter has always been the best place to see what's happening now. Whether it's breaking news, entertainment, sports, or everyday topics, only Twitter lets you connect with people anywhere in the world with live conversation. Anything that happens, you see it first on Twitter, in more than 40 languages around the world. The service can be accessed at Twitter.com, on a variety of mobile devices and via SMS. For more information, visit about.twitter.com or follow @twitter.

About KKBOX

KKBOX has been leading the streaming digital music scene in Asia for more than 10 years. KKBOX features the most comprehensive Asia-Pop music library and is currently available in Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with over 10 million users. KKBOX's versatile platform connects millions of music lovers, artists and professionals, while its entertainment eco system grows vibrantly with KKBOX LIVE and the annual KKBOX Music Awards event that reaches more than 10 million enthusiasts around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.kkbox.com/about/.

R&B Sensation Suzann Christine Signs With Hydra Management Records

Hydra Management Records continues its full on assault on the music scene with the signing of Philadelphia's Suzann Christine.

Hydra Management Records based in New York burst onto the scene as an independent artist management company and Record Label. They are privately owned and is the first such label to have three straight Billboard singles with their artist Conceptz.

Hydra Management Records VP, Director of Operations, Simone Burkley said "Hydra has been approached by dozen's of artist over the past few years but until now had not come across an artist that exemplifies the quality, professionalism and grind commensurate with ours until we met Suzanne".

After a stunning performance at the Hydra Management Records' Sponsored "Elite Concert Series", Suzann caught the eye of the Hydra Team. Soon after Suzann collaborated with Hydra artist Conceptz on two yet to be released tracks "Promises" and "SOS". The tracks impressed team so much that they made signing Suzann their number one priority.

Suzann Christine has been on the music scene for several years recording, performing and promoting her music predominantly on the East Coast and in the South. Having worked with just about every major artist in Philly, Suzann is now set to broaden her approach to music and is poised to become an international star under the guidance of Hydra Management Records.

Hydra Management Records founder and CEO Roy Brown stated "we believe in Suzann's talent, professionalism, songwriting skills but most importantly her Grind". We are honored to have her as part of our team and we plan to go to work right away. We look forward to cultivating the strong Brand Identity that is Suzann Christine aka SuDat.

For more information, booking, interviews or collaboration inquiries contact:

Roy Charles Brown
lbrown@hydramanagement.com
914 443 1265
www.hydramanagementrecords.com

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The Union Of Sinners And Saints Releases 'Independence Day'

The Union of Sinners and Saints, a band featuring Petra's lead singer John Schlitt and Whiteheart founding member Billy Smiley, is bringing back an oldie, but a goodie with a new recording of the No. 1 hit "Independence Day." The remake, originally from Whiteheart's popular "Powerhouse" album, was produced by Smiley and features Schlitt's distinctive vocals. The single, which is being released today, is going for adds at Christian Rock and Christian CHR-formatted radio stations.

Jeff Van Driel, CEO and Founder of Suite 28c Records, commented "Whiteheart and Petra were a big part of what formed my musical taste growing up in a small rural town in Canada and this album combines the best of what made those groups so special. It is truly an honor for Suite 28c to represent The Union of Sinners and Saints and hope that this record reaches many with its message."

"Independence Day" is from the eponymously-titled CD of ten original songs and updated versions of Petra's Beyond Belief and Whiteheart's Indy Day, set for release on June 17 and available for preorder now on iTunes. In addition to Schlitt and Smiley, the band features Whiteheart bassist Anthony Sallee, Jason Fowler, Jon Knox and Jonathan Crone.

Though a new band, The Union of Sinners and Saints combines members from two of the best-selling Christian rock bands in history. Petra and Whiteheart collectively have sold more than 12 million records, charted 25 No. 1 songs and garnered numerous Grammy and Dove Awards. In addition to the musical histories, the band also merges the friendship between Schlitt and Smiley.

"John and I got together last Fall and started writing some songs and discussed both of our histories and journeys," Smiley said. "After seeing the chemistry and friendship that developed, we were excited with the new material we were creating, and started brainstorming about taking this out on the road this year."

"It only made sense to feature Petra and Whiteheart favorites along with some of the new songs we were writing in the studio." said Schlitt. "We realized we had a lot of new ideas swirling around in our heads that we wanted to share, both musically and lyrically, songs that were on our hearts and minds. And yet we also wanted to celebrate with all of our friends and fans some of the memorable songs, moments, and performances that they have been a part of over the years.

"The album and live events," Schlitt said, "will incorporate the kind of artistry and ministry that will remind (fans) of the early years of Christian Rock, but also usher in a new energy and excitement."

The Union of Sinners and Saints currently is touring throughout North America in support of the new music.

For tour dates and more information about The Union of Sinners and Saints, visit the band's website at theunionofsinnersandsaints.com and like them on Facebook.

http://www.inov8pr.com/

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http://www.alivenotdead.com/MusicDish/seay-set-to-release-her-breathtaking-new-album-in-the-garden-music-of-life-on-june-1-2016

Evocative American Singer Songwriter Seay is set to release her breathtaking new recording, 'In The Garden' the music of life. A culmination of 3 years work, the 12 song original project continues Seay's captivating music and stunning vocal sound that is drawing listeners from across the globe and features her alongside many renowned and grammy winning musicians. Seay recorded 'In The Garden' across the continents from her studio in Nashville, Tennessee to Los Angeles and Bangalore, India producing a collection of innovative and mesmerizing songs in celebration of the Earth and each of us as human beings.

Beautifully produced and arranged with a team of world instrumentalists alongside Seay's lush layers of sound, The music of 'In The Garden' features performances and collaborations which include Japanese Cellist Hitoshi Yamaguchi, Bassist Jerry Watts Jr. (Sting, Dori Cayimmi, Peter Cetera) Pianist Leon Bisquera (Boney James, Dianne Schuur, Anita Baker, Randy Crawford), Orchestrator Arranger Geoff Koch, Composer Stephen Peppos, grammy winning South African Flutist Wouter Kellerman, Indian Arranger Vanil Veigas, grammy winning Indian Composer Ricky Kej and The Raevolution Orchestra. Guitarist Jules Delgado (Bob James) and Swiss Guitarist Pat Thomi (Gino Vanelli, Jean Luc Ponty, Bjork). 'In The Garden' was mixed by grammy winning engineers Rob Beaton in Los Angeles, Ricky Kej and Vanil Vegas in Bangalore, India and Nashville's Bret Teegarden and Jeff Silverman. The vibrant cd packaging showcases magical imagery of Seay in the famous water garden of the Alhambra generalife gardens in Granada, Spain, considered one of the seven wonders of the world, and cover image by Nashville photographer Nora Canfield with design by Seay and grammy nominated Elizabeth Mancuso of Mancuso Creative.

"The album has of theme of connection, in a comment from Seay. 'In The Garden' has come out of my time of looking at the world, and the concern for the great global changes that are occurring but also seeing the beauty and underlying interconnectedness of everything. I wanted to create a project that was beautiful and artistic but that also had a message." A global music ambassador, Seay's voice and songs have been featured on radio worldwide, film, television and in several humanitarian and environmental events which include the United Nations, World Peace Day and Project Peace On Earth's 'Love All' simulcast live from Bethlehem, Palestine and seen by over 80 million viewers.

'In The Garden' is available to pre-order on CD physically and digitally. Itunes, Amazon, with "We Are One" provided as an instant track for fans. The full album is available on June 1, 2016 worldwide.

In The Garden' track listing:
1. Beautiful Earth
2. Dream
3. Oceanus
4. In The Garden
5. We Are One
6. Hearts Afire
7. Anima Mundi
8. The Golden Spiral
9. I Will Love You Still
10. Seraphim (Breath Of The Angels)
11. Full Moon Sonata
12. Into The Blue (Oceanus Reprise)

For more information:
SEAY IN THE GARDEN PREVIEW SITE:
http:// www.seayinthegarden.com

SEAY OFFICIAL SITE:
www.seayonline.com

FACEBOOK:
www.facebook.com/musicofseay

YOUTUBE:
www.youtube.com/user/Seayonline

ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-the-garden/id1110527415

AMAZON:
www.amazon.com/Garden-Seay/dp/B01F4ITDFU/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1463688699&sr=1-1&keywords=seay+in+the+garden

TUSCAN SUN MUSIC LABEL:
www.tuscansunmusic.com
mgmt@angelica.org
615.794.0485

Stevie Hawkins Wins Awards At 5th Annual Indie Music Awards - Los Angeles

Independent artists and songwriters, VIP guests, and personnel in the radio, film and television industries from around the world gathered for the indie music happening of the year, the 5th Annual Indie Music Channel Awards red carpet event at the legendary Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, April 24th, 2016.



The presentation of the awards was conducted on the stage of Clive Davis Theater inside the Grammy Museum, where Indie Music Channel artists gave dynamic performances.



Emphasis Records artist Stevie Hawkins, prevailed triumphant in two award categories, "Best Live R&B Performance" and "Best Live Blues Performance". Sharing the award for the R&B performance award are Victor Orlando, Grammy nominated percussionist to the stars and Miles Grayson, visionary producer-arranger-composer and pianist.



The Hawkins, Orlando and Grayson R&B accolade was garnered from their outstanding concert performance at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood for the 23rd Annual Los Angeles Music Awards and Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards mass media, press event and show. On the night, Hawkins, Orlando and Grayson rendered an exciting and energetic rendition of the indie hit "Bam", from Hawkins critically acclaimed award-winning album "What The Funk?”, written by Charlotte Hannon and Stevie Hawkins. Watch the award video: https://youtu.be/8e-4DuoGtGk



Hawkins' blues award win is for a song titled "Tribute To James Brown", recorded live in Atlanta, GA, written, arranged, performed and produced by Hawkins. The live performance captures Hawkins keeping soulful Rhythm & Blues alive by rendering a powerful heartfelt tribute to the incomparable Mr. James Brown. Hawkins and his band pay bone-deep homage to Brown's musical riffs, vocalizations, songs, audience participation, and social consciousness. When watching the accompanying video to the song, it is rather amazing to see Mr. Brown and his band dancing and grooving to Hawkins beat on drums and the rhythmic foundation churned out his band. It is truly a remarkable visual conveyance of the fluid authenticity of Brown's groove that was captured and performed by Hawkins and company. Watch the award and tribute video: https://youtu.be/mcbq3HdV-HY



When asked about his thoughts surrounding winning the awards, Hawkins conveyed, "This is the first time ever receiving awards for live performances and I am very proud of them. I'd like to extend sincere thanks to Mr. Christopher Ewing and the Indie Music Channel judges for the honor and recognition. Gracious thanks also to Mr. Miles Grayson for representing me at the IMC awards event. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to perform with Victor Orlando and Miles Grayson, and to win the award for Best Live R&B Performance with them as well. They are extremely talented individuals, wonderful caring people, and I thank them both for their friendship and for giving their all during our performance together at the Avalon Theater concert. The Blues award for "Tribute To James Brown" is an amazing and very special accolade to have the honor of being the recipient, due the source of the performance and its inspiration. James Brown was a visionary, an explorer, a pioneer, and is among the small elite group of the greatest artists, songwriters and entertainers of all time. He was a man who believed in himself and would never take no for an answer. He broke all the rules of music theory and structure, and by that, set new boundaries creating his own, the Brown theory. He heard musical riffs, melodies, grooves and orchestrations in his head, and conveyed those to his band, even though oftentimes the band didn't believe his ideas would work. However the concepts did work, and his music and legacy has proved just such. Not only did he give the world the gift of his music, but he also advocated for education and the betterment of society as a whole. Mr. Brown has been an inspiration to me for decades, and I am honored to have received an award by honoring him with my tribute song. I am in hopes that the video I put together for the song will be received in the light of a sincere tribute to Mr. Brown, because that's what it is. If in some way I can contribute to carrying his music and legacy forward, that is what I will do. May God be with you all."

The event was hosted and presented by Christopher Ewing, Emmy Award winning TV host, actor, model, and Indie Music Channel founder. As an actor, Ewing has appeared on such top rated shows as "All My Children", "One Life to Live" and others, plus over 80 radio & T.V. commercials. He has also been the narrator and /or spokesperson in countless industrial films for General Motors, IBM and many others.

Further nominees associated with Hawkins' creative team in the 5th Annual Indie Music Channel Awards were accomplished lyricist, Charlotte Hannon, who earned four "Best Song" nominations in the categories of Americana, Blues, Easy Listening and R&B. Irish recording artist and songwriter, John Breen, received a "Best Song" nomination in the Americana category along with Tim Crouch, a famed musician, songwriter and producer.

Emphasis Records managing director, Tom Stevens said, "Congratulations to Stevie Hawkins, Victor Orlando and Miles Grayson on your win at the Indie Music Channel Awards. I also congratulate the creatives of our label roster and music publishing division on their nominations. These individuals work hard at their craft, maintain a bar of creative excellence, an enthusiastic attitude, and render superlative works of lyrical and musical art. These individuals are a prime example of persistence, determination, and holding on to the dream. They are all winners in my book."

In the 1st Annual Indie Music Channel Awards Hollywood, Hawkins won the award for Best Blues Male Artist.

Stevie Hawkins' incredible career spans over 40 years as an artist, songwriter and producer, as well as playing drums for a variety of national and international recording artists. In very recent years, his musical works has garnered eight awards, global radio airplay, and sync licensing deals. He shows no sign of slowing down.

Stevie Hawkins Website: http://www.steviehawkins.com
Victor Orlando Website: http://www.victororlandomusic.com
Indie Music Channel: http://www.indiemusicchannel.com

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Trans Siberian Orchestra of Asia "The Hsu-Nami" to releases new album this June

On June 30th 2016, The Hsu-nami is excited to announce that they are releasing their 3rd full length album, the self-titled "Hsu-Nami" LP attempts to capture the signature live energy attributed with Hsu-Nami shows. The album comes 7 years after their previous release "The Four Noble Truths (2009)", and was meticulously crafted by talented collaborating performers and arrangers.

Often been compared to be the Trans Siberian Orchestra of Asia. The Hsu-nami, an instrumental folk metal band utilizes Chinese traditional fiddle "Erhu") in metal and progressive rock genre of music.

The album features many talented guest musicians and arrangers based in New York city. With instruments such as Pipa, (Chinese Plucking instrument) Shamisen, (Japanese Guitar) Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) and an entire live orchestra recording feature in the album, It is a true exceptional sound that can't be missed.

The album will be released on physical CD exclusively in Taiwan with DGS Music, everywhere else in the world it will be digital copies and the music will also be available on all download partners and services like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and more. 

Website: http://www.hsu-nami.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgSUK3d0Qw

Corey Andrew's First Solo Dance Single Lifts "Everybody Up!"

Uplifting, thrilling, electrifying, and exhilarating... This is not just any dance music, but a Grammy voting member and BMI songwriter, Corey Andrew's first ever solo dance single, "Everybody Up!" In addition to Corey's signature voice that packed with extraordinary power and charms, the single has this heart-pounding beats fluctuating from start to finish, hitting every sweet spot possible and building up our endorphins. This song has the magic power of lifting "Everybody Up" will for sure bring the club goers to the dance floor. Top hit on a summer party's playlist? Heck yes!

Being one of the most sought after vocalists and songwriters on the EDM scene, Corey Andrew scored a Billboard Breakout hit, "Dance Floor Emergency" with veteran producer and remixer Eddie Amador (Madonna, Seal, Jason Derulo). Not only that, he also soared all the way to #1 at Beatport with his massive remake of Marshall Jefferson's "Move Your Body" (Produced by Peter Brown AKA The Grower & with remixes by Jesse Garcia). For sure, this guys knows how to party, and knows how to get us partying.

Website: http://www.coreyandrew.com/
Music: http://www.coreyandrew.com/everybodyup

Recapture the Joy of Life with Azwel's Album "From Now On"

 Listen to album: http://azwel.bandcamp.com/album/from-now-on

The brainchild of songwriter Jason Perillo, Azwel is a melodic and dynamic band that channels the best of Brit Pop, Rock and Roll and various other styles to create a memorable and accessible music that will remind you about the best parts of life. Featuring a brand new backing band consisting of Joe Lorge (guitar/backing vocals) Gregg Steele (bass/backing vocals) and Johnny Zalatel (drums/percussion, Azwel's expansive and engaging sound navigates a full range of human emotion across it's new digitally released album "From Now On"

Azwel employs a truly impressive array of instrumentation across this album; soundscapes come to life with the percolating music of electric/acoustic guitars, strings, piano, vintage electric pianos, moogs and mellotrons along with some brass, flute and stylophone performances. Jason Perillo and Azwel have truly created something memorable. Anyone who appreciates beautiful, melodic, emotionally potent music will find common cause in Azwel's new album "From Now On". The band's 10th studio album, this piece of music captures the band at its finest hour.

With upbeat tracks smoothly aligned next to more reflective and somber numbers, this album is the perfect way to recapture the spark of inspiration and joy of life. As Perillo emotes, he creates vivid and moving portraits of life, vignettes of times and places that feel very real. Azwel creates beautiful and melodic music that is craftily arranged and expertly delivered. Fans of passionate and meaningful rock and pop music will gravitate towards "From Now On" and find plenty of magic across this album's 9 unique tracks.

Soothing, catchy, cathartic and fun, "From Now On" is the perfect music for relaxing and escaping the stresses of the modern world. A deeply melodic and intriguing piece of music, this album creates lasting impressions that will instantly appeal to fans of all ages. If you appreciate beautiful and moving music, you need to check out Azwel's new album "From Now On".

"From Now On" is now available on Bandcamp and CDBaby. Azwel is currently on tour and booking shows all the time. For more information about the band and it's live touring schedule, visit: Azwel.com.

https://twitter.com/azwel
https://www.facebook.com/Azwel/
https://soundcloud.com/azwel

Award-Winning Danish-Punjabi Singer Anita Lerche to Perform at 10th Anniversary desiFEST 2016 in Toronto

Award-winning Danish-Punjabi singer-songwriter, composer, actress, Anita Lerche, is scheduled to perform live in concert during desiFEST 2016, in Yonge-Dundas Square, downtown Toronto, on Saturday, May 28th, at approximately 7:25pm. Lerche's incomparable vocal talent and commanding stage presence has wowed audiences around the world. This will be her third performance at North America's leading outdoor South Asian music experience known as desiFEST; which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The desiFEST concert is free, runs from 10:00am to 10:00pm, and is billed as a family event.

"Anita is a wonderful example of a passionate artist, ambassador of the culture, and someone who has proven that hard work can lead to incredible success in the music business," says Sathish Bala, desiFEST founder. "Her story is something we want to share through desiFEST. That's why we love having Anita at desiFEST."

"I feel very honored and excited to perform at the 10th Anniversary of desiFEST 2016," states Anita Lerche. "I have performed at desiFEST before and had some of my best concert experiences...the amazing crowds and the outstanding professionalism of the event organizers. The festival is important because it unifies all corners of the South Asian community, bringing South Asian music to the mainstream. It is a perfect opportunity to showcase the great artistic South Asian talent from Canada and abroad in the heart of a beautiful city with a vibrant downtown...that IS Toronto."

Lerche is most passionate and renowned for her award-winning work in Punjabi and was the first non-Asian woman from the West to release an album in Punjabi. She won the MH1 Punjabi Music Award for Best Non-Resident Indian Female Debut. Vocally trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, Lerche has sung in a total of sixteen different languages. She keeps her instrument, her unique voice, in top form thanks to her vocal coach, GRAMMY Award-winning singer Darlene Koldenhoven. Lerche first visited India in 2005 and considers Punjab her second home. Now a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, she travels the world entertaining huge crowds with her unique and electrifying performances while promoting the Punjabi language, culture and music. In support of South Asian music and those artists aspiring to become involved, Lerche will also participate on the "Face The Music" panel at the desiFEST Music Industry Conference held in the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, on Friday, May 27th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Lerche's career has included many stellar accomplishments, including receiving a Danish World Music Award for "Maahiya � featuring Cheshire Cat", Popular Multilinguist Singer Award by Prof. Mohan Singh Foundation, and Rooh-E-Punjab Award (The Soul of Punjab) from the International Cultural Society Shamchurasi. The Punjabi University, Patiala, has recognized her grand work for Punjabi culture and language and the previous Indian Ambassador to Denmark, Ashok Kumar Attri, has named her as a Cultural Ambassador between Denmark and India. She was the Danish voice of Barbie in Toy Story 2 & Toy Story 3, as well as the Indian plane Ishani in Disney抯 Planes. And, she has performed her own Punjabi songs in the Danish version of Dancing with the Stars. Lerche is a truly versatile artist who has won the hearts of millions of fans.

"Sadke Punjab Ton" (released November 11, 2014) continues its popularity. Lerche's "Sadke Punjab Ton", "Sammi", and "Merea Ranjha" music videos have been viewed by more than 10 million music lovers on YouTube. She is planning to release her fourth solo album in June 2016 highlighting devotional Bhajans sung in Hindi with music that includes traditional Indian intruments fuzed with elements from New Age. The music tracks have been recorded in Punjab and Delhi, India, with the vocals recorded in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the entire album mastered at Capitol Records in Los Angeles, California. Lerche says, "I strongly feel that my new album is for the heart and soul and it gives you a sense of inner peace."

View Anita Lerche online at:
www.AnitaLerche.com
www.facebook.com/AnitaLercheMusic
www.twitter.com/AnitaLerche
www.youtube.com/AnitaLercheMusic
www.soundcloud.com/AnitaLercheMusic
www.reverbnation.com/AnitaLerche
www.mobileroadie.com/apps/AnitaLerche
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Lerche

For more information, contact:
Soren Hjorth
HJORTH PRODUCTIONS
Manager, Anita Lerche
Phone: 317-645-6401
E-mail: management@anitalerche.com

Kelly Milionis
INSONATION MUSIC, LLC
Publicity | Promotion | Marketing
Phone: 989-274-3994
E-mail: kelly@insonationmusic.com

"Live & Die": Alessandro Bagagli Announces His New Album Out June 10, 2016

"A man ain't dead until he's really died".



That's how "Live & Die" starts with its title track which you can listen to at the artist's Official website www.alessandrobagagli.com. A stunning rock album of 15 songs surfing among rock, blues, soul, funk, alternative and hard rock that leads the listener into a world of original sounds and a rich personality. The album will be available in June, 10 2016 together with an album digital booklet featuring photos, lyrics, album credits/notes and social links to get in touch with the Italian songwriter.



After the prog rock experience of 2015 "Primal Life" this new work, "Live & Die" starts with a claim of victory of the human kind, despite of the actual social and political time: we can live, we must take our lives by the hand and give them one another though we experience broken dreams, illusions and frustrations: "because a man ain't dead until he's really died. Ours is a struggle to survive and we've got the strength to work it out because we are alive. Alessandro keeps talking about the paradox of loneliness in the social communication era, where everything is sold by media, in contradiction with the fears of the younger generations for a future appearing uncertain and with no shared values to believe in.



15 songs talking about love, fears, life & death. A death which is like to be born again to a more significant life. Alessandro Bagagli's music appears to be original and various in it rock, funk, soul and hard blues styles. The album will be available on ITunes, Amazon, Google Play, CdBaby and Alessandro Bagagli Official Site, but even on Spotify, Shazam and more. Save the date: June 10, 2016.



"Fans are so hard to get and you've got to listen to them". So Alessandro has planned, once again, a social event among his social followers to let them choose the new single among five songs taken from the new album: "How you're feeling now", "Ready to Soar", "What I swear to you", "An Angel" and "(I wish I were) In California before Dawn". A video of the chosen song will be released at the end of the event, with fans' video material inspired by the song.

More info, electronic press kit, new album digital booklet and album preview on www.alessandrobagagli.com


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