Greenissimo is a Berlin-based project which is the brainchild of Charlyn Green Hashmi. This native of Detroit moved to Berlin in 1990, and both of these cities continue to influence her creative output. She is a classically-trained pianist who developed her songwriting skills while playing in various musicial outfits. Charlyn has collaborated with producers and DJs from Berlin's vibrant club scene. Greenissimo's sound is a reflection of her diverse musical background.
Singer Esther Cowens is a Californian who studied and performed classical and modern dance in Philidelphia. After touring across Europe, she decided to settle in Berlin. Esther and Charlyn became friends and preformed often together, always seeking to make music that was innovative and inspiring.
During a 3 year stay in Hamburg, Esther performed in musicals and became a distinctive voice in Hamburg's well-established Hip-Hop, Soul and Reggae movement.
The combined talents of Charlyn and Esther form the basis of the passionate and progressive sound that is Greenissimo.
www.greenissimo.com GREENISSIMO CD AVAILABLE directly from Dangerous Drums! Buy it NOW!
FLY.co.uk - april 2006
click to read the interview with GREENISSIMOs Charlyn and Esther
DJ Mag / UK - december 2005
Greenissimo is the nu soul project of musician Charlyn Green Hashmi and singer Esther Cowens, two talented gals who¹ve uprooted from America to Berlin. There¹s some real nice feelgood stuff on this. Opener OLove Extreme¹ takes on an almost melodic pop-breakbeat mantle, while still remaining simultaneously soulful and funky. OThis Morning¹ boasts lovely piano keys, and there¹s plenty of warm basslines throughout not heard since Sade¹s O80s ODiamond Life¹ epic. Overall, the interweaving of sweet soul vox and inventive music works on a level comparable to Lamb at their most creative. It¹s sure to nestle nicely into the blacktronica/broken beat scenes. (Carl Loben)
LOOP / Germany - december 2005
Kein Amerikaner in Paris, stattdessen zwei Amerikanerinnen in Berlin. Greenissmo, das sind Sängerin Esther Cowens, die schon für Jay Delay, Lamont Dozier und Roachford sang und Keyboarderin Charlyn Hashmi, die unter anderem am Digital Jockey Album Codeine Dub mitgewirkt hat (siehe LOOP Juni 2005). Seit 8 Jahren elektrisiert das Duo den Berliner Underground, aber erst jetz erscheint dort beim Indie-Label Dangerous Drums ihr erstes Album, eine seelenvolle Fusion aus Brocken Beat, Neo Soul und elektronischen Dance-Grooves. Very uplifting, wie der Amerikaner sagen würde. Urbaner Soul mit dem Pulsschlag der Großstadt. Grün, grüner, geenissimo. 4/5
Freshguide / Germany - november 2005
Die Schwingungen sind soulful. Trotz der elektronischen Spielereien mit House, Elektro, Breakbeats und D&B bewahren die zwei in Berlin lebenden US-Ladys aus ihrem Debüt-Album ein starkes Live-Gefühl. Esther Cowens (Gesang) und Charlyn Hashmi (Keyboard & Songwriting) sind klassisch geschulte Vollblut-Musikerinnen, die sich ihre Sporen als Mitglieder diverser funky Bands bereits verdient haben. Deutlich hörbar in Charlyns klarem und dynamischem Klavieranschlag oder den von Esther wunderbar getroffenen Bluenotes.Mal schwebt ihre starke Soul-Stimme über einen Old School Electrobeat wie bei Love Extreme, mal über einen progressiven Tech House Track mit Tabla Percussions wie in The Dance We Do oder in der Ballade Amazing über ambiente Breakbeats. Zudem bekräftigen die filigran arrangierten Overdubs, die sich ynamisch über die Tracks entwickeln, das ambitionierte Songwriting. sg
----------------------------------------- Samstag wird es aggrobatisch !!! ----------------------------------------- Wir spielen DIESEN SAMSTAG, den 31.10. im Zirkuszelt SHAKE am Postbahnhof. Das wird ein ganz toller Abend mit Akrobaten, Varieté und neben unserer musikalischen Einlage sind +++ Sin fu Roco +++ und +++ Ich, Alexander +++ dabei. Abgerundet wird der Abend durch eine zünftige Aftershow, in der jeder gern seinen eigenen Clown ausleben, artistisch tanzen oder einfach nur gruselig rumstehen darf. Eintritt: 9 €, ermäßigt 6€ Beginn: 20h Unsere Spielzeit: 22.30h Wo: Shake am Am Postbahnhof 1
Höre dazu auch unseren flotten Zirkustrailer in unserem Player ! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Wir freuen uns auf einen ausgelassenen, aggrobatischen Abend mit Euch ! die Skin Diarys
After very long and exhausting negotiations that we've conducted with the distributors we are now happy to announce that Beatport have finally approved our diffusion application and our first PERCENT REC release is already out!
PERCENT REC 01 was released only after we've organized a Remix Contest and we've chosen from the remixes very carefully.
The Techno, Minimal Tech, Electronica and Experimental sounding of this release will really make you danc? after you've started listening to it. :)
Typical but elegant sound by Alan Barratt, minimal hypnotic elements by Doctor Trash, minimal tech-house full of energy by Hertzman, deep minimal-tech by Alex Aqlieri, stylish Ukrainian techno by Yuri Alexeev and experimental tech by See Why at the end will make your senses feel far more than you need so that you assimilate the music well enough.
You can buy this EP from Beatport, Juno, DJShop and other online stores.
After very long and exhausting negotiations that we've conducted with the distributors we are now happy to announce that Beatport have finally approved our diffusion application and our first PERCENT REC release is already out!
PERCENT REC 01 was released only after we've organized a Remix Contest and we've chosen from the remixes very carefully.
The Techno, Minimal Tech, Electronica and Experimental sounding of this release will really make you danc? after you've started listening to it. :)
Typical but elegant sound by Alan Barratt, minimal hypnotic elements by Doctor Trash, minimal tech-house full of energy by Hertzman, deep minimal-tech by Alex Aqlieri, stylish Ukrainian techno by Yuri Alexeev and experimental tech by See Why at the end will make your senses feel far more than you need so that you assimilate the music well enough.
You can buy this EP from Beatport, Juno, DJShop and other online stores.
After very long and exhausting negotiations that we've conducted with the distributors we are now happy to announce that Beatport have finally approved our diffusion application and our first PERCENT REC release is already out!
PERCENT REC 01 was released only after we've organized a Remix Contest and we've chosen from the remixes very carefully.
The Techno, Minimal Tech, Electronica and Experimental sounding of this release will really make you danc? after you've started listening to it. :)
Typical but elegant sound by Alan Barratt, minimal hypnotic elements by Doctor Trash, minimal tech-house full of energy by Hertzman, deep minimal-tech by Alex Aqlieri, stylish Ukrainian techno by Yuri Alexeev and experimental tech by See Why at the end will make your senses feel far more than you need so that you assimilate the music well enough.
You can buy this EP from Beatport, Juno, DJShop and other online stores.
After very long and exhausting negotiations that we've conducted with the distributors we are now happy to announce that Beatport have finally approved our diffusion application and our first PERCENT REC release is already out!
PERCENT REC 01 was released only after we've organized a Remix Contest and we've chosen from the remixes very carefully.
The Techno, Minimal Tech, Electronica and Experimental sounding of this release will really make you danc? after you've started listening to it. :)
Typical but elegant sound by Alan Barratt, minimal hypnotic elements by Doctor Trash, minimal tech-house full of energy by Hertzman, deep minimal-tech by Alex Aqlieri, stylish Ukrainian techno by Yuri Alexeev and experimental tech by See Why at the end will make your senses feel far more than you need so that you assimilate the music well enough.
You can buy this EP from Beatport, Juno, DJShop and other online stores.
Das Warten hat ein Ende. Die legendäre BarBoBu-Party lädt nach der unerträglich langen Sommerpause endlich wieder zum fröhlichen Ringelreien. Diesmal im Obergeschoss des Edelweiß im Görlitzer Park am Freitag, 16.10. Mit dabei sind natürlich die unvergleichliche BarBoBu Hausband mit ihrem wilden Potporee aus Soul, Funk und Rock'n'Roll Krachern sowie das beste DJ-Duo zwischen hier und Graceland: Jerry & The Duke. Special Guest: Die neuseeländischen Newcomer von THE SUN & THE WOLF.
Wir freuen uns auf Euch,
Euer BarBoBu Team
Ciao, how's life ? Hope all is great there. Just wanted to let you know that we have a new single out on Sweetleaf Recordings, feel free to listen to it on our page and eventually send us your feedback if you like... Cheers
Die „Kurzschluss“-Partys überzeugen mit einer super angenehmen Stimmung und erstklassiger Musik aus dem elektronisch und minimalistischen Bereich. Direkt neben dem ehemals bekannten „Ritter Butzke“Club in der Nähe vom Moritzplatz feiert das „AQUA“ in der Lobeckstrasse ausgelassen mit seinen Gästen bis in die Morgenstunden und lässt Euch einen unvergesslich schönen Abend erleben. Neben SAMIR KATSCH, DYNAMIC und CHRISTIAN KRONE werden die Jungs von „Stilbruch“ BRUX & A.FRIEDRICH aus dem MÄDCHENINTERNAT wie immer die Bude zum Kochen bringen. Die VIBERAIDERS sind zurück aus Paris und werden ihre neuen Einflüsse für Euch auf die Teller schmeißen und OLIVER RAUMKLANG wird Euch dann am Morgen 2 schöne Stunden „Stubenarrest“ erteilen, um auch wirklich den letzten Tanzmuffel auf den Dancefloor zu bringen.
Wir spielen DIESEN SAMSTAG, den 12.9. in dem charmanten SUPAMOLLY in Fhain, Beginn so 22.30! +++++++++++++++++ Das ist auch gleichzeitig die EINMALIGE CHANCE uns in nächster Zeit live zu sehen in Berlin, außer ihr werdet lesbisch oder lasst euch umoperieren und kommt am 17. Oktober ins Lido... +++++++++++++++++++ Also, bis Samstag! Es grüßen SKIN DIARY
Spontan spielen wir am 17. einen Support für INTWINE aus Holland, die ihre neue Platte veröffentlichen. Die sind in ihrer Heimat fett am Start, füllen große Hallen etc. und da wir nach dem Urlaub auch etwas fetter sind, spielen wir jetzt einen fetten Support.
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Greenissimo is a Berlin-based project which is the brainchild of Charlyn Green Hashmi. This native of Detroit moved to Berlin in 1990, and both of these cities continue to influence her creative output. She is a classically-trained pianist who developed her songwriting skills while playing in various musicial outfits. Charlyn has collaborated with producers and DJs from Berlin's vibrant club scene. Greenissimo's sound is a reflection of her diverse musical background.
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