Calabria's PEPPE VOLTARELLI in NYC Concert on November 11, 2009.

Southern Italian singer-songwriter, composer and actor Peppe Voltarelli will make his New York City concert debut on Wednesday November 11, 2009 at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

Born in Italy’s Calabria region, the 40 year-old Voltarelli’s work is a modern Italian’s musical take on the diaspora of tight-knit Calabrian immigrant communities that continue to thrive throughout Europe and the Americas. At (Le) Poisson Rouge Voltarelli will offer a set drawn from his first solo album, 2007’s “Distratto ma però” (Distracted But However), a project which the Rome-based musician has supported with over 200 live shows in Italy and Europe, the results of which were released on his 2008 live album “Duisburg, Nantes, Praga”.

This New York appearance is part of Pan-American tour which will see Voltarelli perform for the first time in Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Toronto and Montreal.

New York filmgoers have already had the opportunity to see Peppe Voltarelli in a leading role in the 2006 mockumentary feature “La Vera Leggenda di Tony Vilar” (The Real Legend of Tony Villar), which showed in official selection at the 2007 TriBeCa Film Festival. The semi-biographical plot follows the path of a contemporary Italian singer (Voltarelli), on the trail of a crooner from his Calabrian village (Vilar), who found fame and fortune in 1960’s Argentina and eventually disappeared into anonymity in the Bronx’s Italian community along Arthur Avenue. Directed by fellow Calabrian Giuseppe Gagliardi, “La Vera Leggenda di Tony Vilar” will be screened on Tuesday November 10, 2009 at NYU’s Casa Italiana as a preview to Wednesday’s (Le) Poisson Rouge event.

Voltarelli and Gagliardi previously collaborated on “Doichlanda”, a 2003 documentary about Italian immigration to Germany -- their ongoing music and film relationship producing numerous award winning video clips.

The opening act for Peppe Voltarelli’s (Le) Poisson Rouge date is the Montreal-based Italo-Canadian singer-songwriter Marco Calliari. The Calabrian-born, one time Latin American star, now based in New York, Tony Vilar will make a special guest appearance in Peppe Voltarelli’s set.

Peppe Voltarelli Web Site: http://www.peppevoltarelli.it/

Wednesday 11/11/09 (Le) Poisson Rouge, New York, NY
158 Bleeker St (@ Thompson St)
Concert starts @ 10:00PM (Doors open @ 9:30PM)
Tickets: $15.00
Tickets: http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/594
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Italian Canadian Singer, Marco Calliari Set To Perform In New York City On November 11th.

Italian Canadian singer/songwriter, Marco Calliari makes another musical debut this November 11th at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. If you haven't heard Marco's music yet, this is your chance to hear an amazing artist with an incredible musical background perform the best Italian original compositions with a flare of rock, traditional and maybe even a little folk. Marco Calliari's background is one of intrigue.. the son of Italian immigrants, who trained in traditional music, becomes a heavy metal artist and then organically evolves into performing traditional Italian music.



Sit in with us, as we interview, Marco Calliari.

Marco, thank you so much for taking the time to join us on Italian American Girl for this interview:

Marco your parents are Italian immigrants and you live in Canada. How has your Italian Canadian upbringing molded your musical career?
At home, my parents listened to a lot of opera. My dad had all the Pavarotti collection in vinyl and my mom always had the Italian radio on. So from Renato Carosone to Toto Cutugno to Pavarotti, these are pretty much my first Italian influences.


I think what’s most fascinating about you is that your musical genre started out in heavy metal and then organically grew into Italian traditional music, what about that process surprises you most? Do you still perform heavy metal music?
I’ve always been influenced by many different styles of music, going from rock to metal and pop also. Heavy metal is the music that inspired me to learn music, it inspired me to pick-up a guitar and to scream my head off when ever I felt like it. I actually just went back to playing with my metal band, Anonymus to mark their 20th anniversary. 9 shows in one month, three years after my departure really felt good…I can still kick ass!

Do you think growing up with different cultures surrounding you has made you more of aware of the message you want to convey through music?
That’s for sure, growing up in a multicultural environment just proved to me that no matter what culture, you can always find something in common. I try to create this fact in my music, I call it World music, blending traditional sounds and music from all around the world.

More recently, you made your first ever performance trip to New York City at Joe’s Pub, what was that experience like and did you feel like this is was a pivotal moment in your career?
It felt great, I love new challenges and the U.S. is a pretty huge challenge. I think starting out in New York city was a great experience, I just couldn’t wait to play at Joe’s Pub especially for the Putumayo Italia CD lauch. Performing in New York was great.

What type of music and or songs will we be hearing from you in the future? Where do you want to take the “Italian” traditional influence?
I’m presently working on my third album, a full length CD filled with original compositions. For the last four years I’ve been mixing different sounds from around the planet to create these new songs. The songs are mostly written in Italian with a little bit of French, Spanish and Algerian.

You’ve also performed in Italy, what was it like returning and performing in your family’s hometown as an Italian Canadian?
It felt like an accomplishment, as much for me than my parents. I’m very lucky to go and play in my parent’s home country, I’ve been performing there since 1999.

Do you choose to perform certain songs for their meanings?
Yes and no, I think first of all I choose a song thinking of it live wise? I think of the performance and how the public will react, will they stand up and clap or will they dance to it or even jump up and down to it?

Do you see yourself collaborating with Italian singers/ or songwriters for future albums?
Yes, I have two collaborations on my next CD, one with Enrico Greppi from Bandabardò (Florence, IT) and another Italian singer I can’t reveal for now, sorry?

What kind of career do you hope to accomplish in North America and when will we see more of you here in the United States?
Hopefully I’ll be touring across the U.S. in the years to come, but a goal for me would be to put out my next CD in the U.S. But for now I’ll be performing in November in New York city, and can’t wait to do so!

Lastly, what do you want the Italian Americans to know about Marco Calliari..?
I want them to know that there’s a son of Italian immigrants that’s pushing our Italian heritage as far as he can for the love of the music, the history and “la patria”.

Marco, thank you so much for joining us! We look forward to seeing in New York this November.

For concert info click here:

Le Poisson Rouge

November 11, 2009

(Marco Calliari Will Be Performing Along With Italian Folk Singer/Star: Peppe Voltarelli. --Italian singer).

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Italian Singer & Heartthrob, Patrizio Buanne, Gives a Great Interview On Italian American Girl As He Celebrates His New Album Release.

Stay tuned readers, as we prepare to publish a fabulous and memorable one on one interview with the one and only, Patrizio Buanne, as he gets ready to release his new album in America for 2010.

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Italian Singer, Giada Valenti Sharing Sneak Peek of PBS TV Special.

In September and October Italian singer Giada Valenti will give a sneak peek of her new show “Tribute To Love” that she will film in December for PBS.

“Tribute To Love” is truly a unique and entertaining show that appeals to the romantic in all of us. Giada's great storytelling and emotional vocal skills takes her audience on a virtual trip through the most romantic places on earth, as she performs timeless songs as "Speak Softly Love (theme from the Godfather)", "More" (song from the movie "Mondo Cane"), "Caruso", "Mamma", "Tell Me When/Quando Quando Quando" and many songs of her new CD "And I Love You So", like "Cinema Paradiso", "It's Impossible", "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me/Io Che Non Vivo Senza Te" and "La Vie En Rose". Her talent is that she can sing as well powerful, with a lot of energy, with songs like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, but also with a very soft voice when she sings “First Time Ever I Saw You Face”. All songs have new fresh arrangements.

Musical Director is Mr. A.T.N. Stadwijk who was for 15 years MD of Harry Belafonte, on drums Obed Calvaire who toured the last 3 years with Peter Cincotti, on bass Saadi Zain who played with many Broadway musicals, on guitar Ricardo Vogt who toured all around the world in the last years with Esperanza Spalding and Eliane Elias.

• Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 8PM - Dicapo Theatre, New York, NY

• Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 8PM - Hilton Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ

• Friday, October 30, 2009 - 8PM - Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing, NY

Giada Valenti is recognized for her special voice and great stage presence. With her October 2008 release, And I Love You So, Giada is bringing her sophisticated music and European style to music fans worldwide. And I Love You So features Giada’s interpretations of such songs as “La Vie En Rose”, “It’s Impossible”, “Grande Grande Grande” and “Se (love theme of Cinema Paradiso)”. The number one jazz resource on the web, E-jazz News, writes: “If you listen to the pop/jazz music of Bublé, Diana Krall and Norah Jones, then you will definitely want to get a hold of And I Love You So and let Giada Valenti enchant you with her voice and mesmerize you with her music.”

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Italian Super Star, Jovanotti Took Manhattan By Storm.

Super star, singer/songwriter Jovanotti came, saw and definitely conquered New York City. He spent his summer playing at some of the most intimate clubs in New York City, where he experimented with new sounds and worked with native New Yorker musicians to create an innovative experience and concert. Jovanotti is known as one of the biggest celebs in Italy as a singer/songwriter and now his crossover into the USA has proven to be a success. He's scheduled for his last show at Santo's Party House in New York City on August 5th at 7 pm..

Jovanotti In An Interview on 8/2/09 With NPR’s "All Things Considered"

August 2, 2009
In Italy, the music of Jovanotti is on radios and TVs everywhere. He's the most influential pop star the country has produced in years. Last month, he left the stadiums of Europe behind for a few tiny clubs in New York City, where he served as an artist-in-residence. Jovanotti talks to Guy Raz about finally introducing himself to U.S. audiences.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111480395


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Patrizia Laquidara-- Italian Singer & Songwriter Makes Her Debut In New York City.

Italian singer and songwriter Patrizia Laquidara unites the world’s most seductive cultures in one spell-binding sound:
Born in Catania, Sicily and raised in Italy’s Veneto region, it was a post conservatory hiatus in Brazil that set Patrizia’s artistic course through a transatlantic musical love affair that connects Italy and the Iberian peninsula with South America. Patrizia writes and performs her own captivating pan-Latin mix of Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Her most recent album, 2007’s Funambola (Tight Rope Walker) was produced in New York City by Arto Lindsay and Patrick Dillett. It features musicians such as Mauro Refosco (David Byrne, Forro in the Dark, Bebel Gilberto) and Smokey Hormel (Beck, Tom Waits). In addition to Patrizia’s originals, Funambola includes compositions by some of Italy’s leading new-generation writers such as Pacifico and Joe Barbieri

Patrizia’s voice can be heard in film and television soundtracks in Italy, Spain and Portugal. A musician’s musician she has competed in Italy’s Premio Tenco and San Remo Festival, the country’s two leading events for both critics and the public. A seasoned festival performer, Patrizia was chosen by fellow Catania native Carmen Consoli to appear on an all star-women’s tribute concert at 2007’s Etna Fest.

Her musical sound is truly unique and very soothing, a wonderful mix of genres. I know New York will welcome her with open arms. She's currently touring parts of California and Seattle, but for the New Yorkers who haven't seen or heard of her yet, this will be the debut. Listen to her myspace music page for a preview of her gorgeous voice.
http://myspace.com/patrizialaquidara

She's also making a guest appearance with our very own talented and unique, Italian singer & songwriter: Jovanotti. Check the listing below for concert info.

7/19 Zebulon Brooklyn, NY
7/20 Nublu* New York, NY
*Special Guest of Jovanotti & Soleluna NY LAB
7/21 Highline Ballroom New York, NY

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Italian Singer/ Songwriter JOVANOTTI Set To Perform At Joe's Pub In NYC This July !

Super Italian singer/songwriter, Jovanotti-- is set to perform intimate concerts this summer at the famous New York location, Joe's Pub. Jovanotti's innovative musical collaborations are sure to wow New York audiences this July. He's teamed up with Soleluna NY Lab, which brings musicians from his "Roma Colletivo" with New York-based musicians.

For more on ticket and venue location:


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Giada Valenti Set To Perform A 2nd Abruzzo Quake Relief Concert in New York.

Italian Singer, songwriter Giada Valenti is set to perform a second Abruzzo quake relief performance in New York on May 31st. Due to the success of her previous benefit concert, she and the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Queens, Inc., have come together to organize another great night of Giada's singing. Proceeds will be donated directly to the Abruzzo, Italy quake relief fund.

Giada will perform songs from her new show “Tribute To Love.” The ticket price is for this Benefit Concert is relatively low to give the opportunity to many people to come and show their solidarity, but attendees are invited to do extra donations at the event.

The Abuzzo Earthquake Benefit Concert is by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Queens, Inc. For tickets call (718) 204-2444.

WHO: GIADA VALENTI

WHAT: (2nd) ABRUZZO EARTHQUAKE BENEFIT CONCERT

WHERE: ST. JOSEPH RC CHURCH AUDITORIUM
28-46 44th Street, Astoria, NY

WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 31 AT 5PM

TICKET: $20 (regular seating)
$35 (premium seating)

Or visit: http://www.giadavalenti.com/

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Italian Canadian Singer, Marco Calliari, Live at Famous NYC location, JOE'S PUB -May 18th, 2009.

Italian Canadian Singer, Marco Calliari, will be live at Joe's Pub in New York City on May 18th 7:30 pm. He'll be performing songs from the CD release of "Italia" presented by Putumayo World Music.

Check out his website and listen to some of his songs, amazing. He sings a few classics like "L'americano," which I love. He has a very beautiful and distinctive sound. His career is sure to take off, let's support him and check out his site and upcoming concerts.-- Better yet, go to Joe's Pub, its a trendy location with a beautiful atmosphere and if Marco is singing..its a perfect night!

Click here for ticket and concert/venue information:

http://www.putumayo.com/en/events.php?submenu=S1&type=Event

http://www.marcocalliari.com/

Also, check out Tony Mangia's interview with Marco on Sunday, May 17th for a preview of his music and life. The Tony Mangia Show - Radio: Italian Style airs live every Sunday from 3 PM-6 PM on "Brave New Radio" WP 88.7 FM and streams at http://www.wpradio887.org/ Tweet

"Domani 21 Aprile 2009 Artisti Uniti Per L'Abruzzo." Famous Italian Singers Come Together For Abruzzo Victims In A Beautiful Collaboration.

Thank you to TONY MANGIA, Italian American radio host, who keeps me posted on Italian music industry events and new music.

The Tony Mangia Show - Radio: Italian Style airs live every Sunday from 3 PM-6 PM on "Brave New Radio" WP 88.7 FM and streams at http://www.wpradio887.org/. The show is hosted by Tony Mangia. He spotlights the positive aspects of the Italian & Italian-American Experience. The Tony Mangia Show - Radio: Italian Style is the only show of its kind to be broadcast from New Jersey. Tweet

Giada Valenti Performing Benefit Concert At St. John's University For Abruzzo, Italy Quake Victims.

Singer, songwriter; Giada Valenti will be performing a benefit concert this May 3rd, 2009 at St. John's University in NY. Her concert proceeds will be donated to the Italian quake victims.

Giada will be performing songs from her new show, “Tribute To Love.” It's truly a unique and entertaining show that appeals to the romantic in all of us. Giada's great storytelling and emotional vocal skills takes her audience on a virtual trip through the most romantic places on earth, as she performs timeless songs with beautiful melodies and lyrics that will touch your heart.

The Abuzzo Earthquake Benefit Concert is organized together with the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee - NY, Inc. and the Italian Cultural Center of St. John's University Scholarship Program.


WHO: GIADA VALENTI

WHAT: ABRUZZO EARTHQUAKE BENEFIT CONCERT

WHERE: LITTLE THEATRE AT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439
(free parking!)

WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 3 AT 5PM

TICKET: $20 (regular seating)
$35 (premium seating, includes reception following the show)

For more information, contact:
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Jovanotti--Live in NYC February 19th, at Le Poisson Rouge.

If you love Jovanotti then you won't have to wait to be in Italy to see him live in concert. This February 19th, Jovanotti will be performing in New York City at the trendy Le Poisson Rouge.

Jovanotti is a singer/ songwriter known for his catchy songs that show off his singing and poetic like lyrics. He's definitely an interesting performer who doesn't stick to the norm of "pop" artist. He's one of the most famous singers out of Italy and now you too can have a chance to see him! For more on Jovanotti and ticket/location information visit:

http://lepoissonrouge.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=31840&sid=

**Thanks Tony Mangia for the heads up on this performance!

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Lady Gaga- An Italian American Pop Artist, Nominated For a Grammy Award.

Do you know Lady Gaga? Well, if you don't know her name..then you've probably heard her song a million times on the radio lately, "Just Dance." Lady Gaga is a native New Yorker, born and raised into an Italian American family. She's worked hard on becoming one of the most successful pop artists today. Her super hot music and unforgettable look is sweeping the nation and around the globe. Recently, she was nominated for a Grammy, (Best Dance Recording), we'll keep our fingers crossed--love that song! The Grammy Award Show airs this Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 8:00 pm on CBS.

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Italy's San Remo Music Festival Pulling In Major American Celebrities For February 2009.

Have you ever watched the Festival of San Remo? Its a week long televised musical event, where celebrities from Italy and around the world come to San Remo, Italy to either perform or join in on the musical festivities. Its actually very entertaining and I love the Italian hosts and their overly tanned looks, I don't think anyone ever looks bad.

So, this year in order to take things to a new level, super mega rock star U2's Bono has requested that celebrities join him in an effort to combat worldwide poverty by spreading the word on this international problem. Celebs such as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Claudia Schiffer, Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz are expected to do a little Italian talking on the project. Other American celebrities expected to show on stage are Jim Carey, & Hugh Hefner and (the Girls).

The festival begins February 17-21st. If you want to watch the San Remo Festival check with your local cable company for RAI or its affiliates. I know we catch San Remo on RAI every Sunday in February.

http://www.sanremo.rai.it/R2_HPprogramma/0,,1067197,00.html

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Giada Valenti--Italian Singer/Songwriter Talks About The Top 10 Things To Do For Valentine's Day.

Italian singer Giada Valenti, was born and raised in Venice Italy, considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. She moved to the United States four years ago pursuing a career as a singer and songwriter. With Valentine's day coming up, Giada shares tips to make this a romantic day without spending too much money.


Ten things you can do for an inexpensive Romantic Italian Valentine’s Day:

1. One day before Valentine’s Day Send a lottery ticket and a note: "I hit the jackpot when I met/married you. Ti Amo Per Sempre. I Love You Forever.”

2. Flowers: be creative and keep it in the budget, so don’t go crazy with them. Attach a note: "In every bunch there's one who stands out – and you are that one."

3. If her/his breakfast is cereal: Wrap up a small gift for your sweetheart and put it in his/her favorite box of cereal. Breakfast in bed can be a special thing to do!

4. Burn a CD of your favorite songs as a couple including romantic Italian songs will do the magic!! (You can find on iTunes a selection of very nice songs grouped as “Italian Essentials”)

5. To cook a simple dinner together can be very romantic too. A delicious Fettuccini Alfredo with a bottle of your favorite Italian vino, then some fresh canoli from the pastry shop and cups of amaretto flavored coffee for a taste sensation.

6. A quick, easy and delicious idea for the sweetheart with a sweet tooth: make a decadent dessert such as a chocolate fondue with melted chocolate mixed with a touch of heavy cream, and serve it with fruit or cookies.

7. You can build a romantic fire. Host your own indoor picnic, complete with a bottle of prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries.

8. Watch a romantic movie together. Some of my favorites: Roman Holiday (Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn).

9. Top it off with a sensuous scented bubble bath for two.

10. The most important tips of all: Say I love you every single day!! You don’t need to wait till February 14th to be romantic.

In October 2008, Giada Valenti released And I Love You So, a brand-new recording from Perla Entertainment. With this new CD, the Italian singer and songwriter brings her sophisticated music and European style to fans worldwide.

Giada Valenti’s sound is a contemporary blend of adult pop with jazz influences – imagine a female version of Michael Bublé with a taste of Italia. Although Giada is an accomplished songwriter, she decided to record the works of other great composers for And I Love You So.

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Pino Daniele-- Vento Di Passione.

Pino Daniele, a famous Italian singer, known for his smooth voice and beautiful music, this is one of my favorites. Check it out.



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Giorgia Fumanti--Top Italian Soprano Singer.

Check out new Italian soprano singer.
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GIADA VALENTI-Performing December 5th, 2008

Giada Valenti, singer and songwriter will be performing this Friday December 5th, 2008 At LORENZO’S CABARET in Staten Island, NY. Giada will be performing songs attributing to performers like Edith Piaf, Dusty Springfield, Marlene Dietrich, Shirley Bassey, and Mina. She will also perform several Holiday Favorites.

Giada's sound and musical abilities will provide you with an unforgettable evening of beautiful music and gracious stage presence. Giada's new album "And I Love You So," was recently released and NOW available on her site for purchase. If you love great music especially sung by a talented fellow Italian, then this is the performance for you. You can also catch Giada at other concert appearances, check her tour schedule for further details.

WHO: GIADA VALENTI
WHAT: PERFORMING HER CELEBRATION OF THE EUROPEAN DIVAS
WHERE: LORENZO’S CABARET
1100 South Avenue, Staten Island (718) 477-2400
(free parking!)
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 7:30PM

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Great Performances: Vivere: Andrea Bocelli Live in Tuscany, On PBS November 27th, 2008

If you love Andrea Bocelli, then you must tune into Great Performances: Vivere: Andrea Bocelli Live in Tuscany on PBS, this Thursday November 27th at 9:00 pm. Please check your local listing on PBS, for the correct listing times. I won't miss this.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/vivere/index.html

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Who is Patrizio Buanne?

Well, for those of you who haven't been enlightened yet on this amazing Italian singer brace yourselves to be introduced to one of the best and incredible talented young performers since Frank Sinatra.

Many of you are saying, you can't compare anyone to Frank Sinatra, true-- but let me be honest, Patrizio Buanne can hold his own. You can sometimes catch his performances on PBS. He's actually in concert this weekend in Atlantic City at the Taj Mahal.

I wanted to just introduce this talented singer to those of you who don't know about him. Take a few minutes and visit his myspace page. His real website is under construction so opt for the myspace page where you can actually preview his music. Not to mention he is also blessed with amazing Italian features, he's gorgeous.

UPDATE: 2011--- Patrizio's official site is now live and his new album is launching!
http://www.patrizio.tv/

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