The 60's. Also: Tom Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto, Nick Drake, Kings of Convenience, Norah Jones, Chet Baker, Joni Mitchell, Marc Cohn, Ben Folds, Jamie Cullum, Martin Sexton, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, Aimee Mann, Iron & Wine, Rockwell Church
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a night on the beach, sunday morning in bed, a warm afternoon sipping chai on the porch, watching a busy playground from a distance, getting romantically drunk, that time when you didn't know whether to cry or just stare out the window, saturday morning pancakes, a really good pair of socks
Originally from Philadelphia, singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia combines classic Brazilian Bossa Nova with a catchy, singular sound that critics have described as "completely refreshing" and "lyrically brilliant." Imagine a performer who seemlessly fuses the piano virtuosity of Ben Folds, the subtle stylings of Norah Jones, and the heartbreaking melodies of John Mayer. A wordsmith as well as a composer, Avi's clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals assure you that this is truly something new. Avi showcases his own music with unexpected arrangements, and he experiments with contemporary pop tunes from artists like Lauryn Hill, Bjork, Wilco and The Cure, stripping them down, taking them apart and reviving them with a new bossa spirit.
Avi Wisnia divides his time between New York City and Philadelphia. He and his talented ensemble continue to play shows across the country, performing at such prestigious venues as Lincoln Center and World Café Live, and in renown music festivals including SxSW and CMJ. Avi has won CMJ's Zig Zag Live Competition, was named a finalist in Rolling Rock’s National Band Search, and received several songwriting honors for his song "Rabbit Hole." Avi Wisnia and his band have also shared the stage with such diverse artists as hip-hop legends The Roots, indie-rock darlings Au Revoir Simone and entertainer Tony Orlando.
Giving back to his community through music has always remained a priority. In 2008, Avi created The No Brainer Benefit Concert with his family, which continues to raise funds and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society. He has organized and hosted events like the annual Make Music New York Festival, The Bent Compass Party (for LGBT artists) and The House of Tribes Fundraiser (for Habitat for Humanity). Avi works with students, from high-schools to pre-schools, encouraging a new enthusiasm for music through discussions, workshops and interactive performances. Avi is also the ensemble director and creator of The New York Megaphonica.
Avi is currently recording his first full-length studio album with a release date scheduled for later in 2009. Aside from his regular touring schedule, you can catch Avi Wisnia during his weekly residency at the 92Y Tribeca Cafe in New York City.
The debut EP, "Avi Wisnia Presents:", is available now!
...at CD Baby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/aviwisnia
...at Digstation: see above
...on iTunes!
...on Avi's website: www.aviwisnia.com
Dear Friend, finally it is out! The LONG expected release of our EP "Interrupted (Triptych I)" !!!
"you wonder why get interrupted / was life too fast / the nights too long / you give a fuck / get interrupted / you want no break / keep speeding on..."
Watch the music video, created by the young & wild Japanese video artist Yukihiro Taguchi. Be Surprised! You will also find some wicked REMIXES on Youtube and iTunes ;-)
Learn more about our current project "Triptych I-III" on our MySpace site...
Coucou! Nous sommes un groupe humanitaire ayant besoin de soutien ! Un concert exceptionnel a lieu le JEUDI 21 JANVIER 2010 au ZEBRE DE BELLEVILLE à PARIS à 19h30 (places disponibles à la fnac), l’occasion de se rencontrer ! Nous avons besoin de soutien de 2 manières : 1-Envoie moi ton e mail en mp que je puisse t’envoyer le flyer pour que tu puisses le diffuser (SYMPA) ; 2-Viens au concert en prenant ta place à la fnac, découverte ! (TRES SYMPA). JC de KITOSLEV TOUS les bénéfices de notre nouvel album, en coup de cœur à la fnac, sont reversés à l’association TCHENDUKUA, chargée de racheter des terres aux indiens Kogis de Colombie ! Donc merci à tous ceux qui feront avancer ce projet ! En attendant, vous pouvez télécharger tout l'album au profit de l'association sur le seul vrai site de musique équitable www.fairtrade-music.com/kitoslev !
Veja Entrevista que dei para o Programa “Repertório Independente”, onde eu falo de minha carreira, minha história e apesar de estar bastante gripado, ainda canto algumas canções.
Para ver este e vários outros vídeos meus no youtube, entre no link abaixo:
Veja Entrevista que dei para o Programa “Repertório Independente”, onde eu falo de minha carreira, minha história e apesar de estar bastante gripado, ainda canto algumas canções.
Para ver este e vários outros vídeos meus no youtube, entre no link abaixo:
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