MARTHA D. LEWIS-CAFÉ AMAN – DOUBLE LIFE
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Influences
BACKGROUND OF CAFÉ AMAN
In the late 90’s, Martha began to create a classical urban mix of music , with colourful Eastern modes , fusing the contemporary cosmopolitan influences of her upbringing in London , with Rembetika , the music of the Greek refugees from Asia Minor. [Rembetika music is the music of Martha’s parent culture and features strongly in her upbringing].
Martha created the project Café Aman following her passion for vocal based instrumental music , world music and Classical music and to perform her compositions , in which she sings and plays percussion and guitar.
Café Aman began with an Arts Council commission in 1999. This commissioned work instantly received wide acclaim after a broadcast of the entire concert by BBC Radio 3.
Café Aman went on to accumulate numerous performance credits at venue and festivals such as Jazz Cafe London : BBC World Music Festival Nottingham : Bracknell Summer World Music Festival , : Bristol Hope Centre : Pheonix Theatre Exeter : Brighton Komedia : Cargo Jazz Festival : London Jazz Festival : Chard Festival Somerset : Purcell Room London : Queen Elizabeth Hall South Bank London : Brighton Festival : May Fest : Chichester World Music Festival : City of London Festival : Croydon World Music Festival : Cabot Hall Canary Wharf London.
Sounds Like
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REVIEWS OF CAFE AMAN 'LIVE'“Lewis' unique crossover style , trademark passionate, sonorous vocals and haunting melodies lie on a bed of sonic Mediterranean beats” BBC Radio
"Far from just another chunk of culture -hopping opportunism, Cafe Aman is a unique cultural crossover driven by a charismatic leader. A distinctly live wire of musical independence Cafe Aman is Lewis’ s first solo venture and the biggest show she has so far connected her formidable voice to....Lewis has a yearning upturn to her voice to go with its majestic and clamourous power..
The music of Café Aman is as much about changing London as it is about Mediterranean roots, it burns a volatile fuel of European folk music, modern Technology , pop influences and jazz Improvisation. Cafe Aman is going places”. John Fordham The Guardian.
“Martha Lewis' Cafe Aman project marries the urban blues of the cafes of Athens in the 1920s with urban London. Martha grew up in London and her dance-friendly world music, takes in tango, classical music and Greek rhythms. The instrumentation of her band provide a nostalgic and lyrical background to her striking vocal lead.” Stephen Graham Jazz Mag
“here World music collides with the ‘Dark side of the moon “ era of Pink Floyd. Powerful drums and mantra like vocal delivery , highlight the feeling of spirituality which infuses the pieces.” Absolute World.
“Held together by the passionate almost eerie vocals of songstress Martha Lewis” Evening Standard.
"this expert 9 piece orchestra with strings, accordion, and a powerful rhythm section, create a potent mix which is set to provide a beguiling new sound on the live scene." Brighton Festival.
"a rare combination of classic melody, improvised Eastern Flavoured solos, and bang up-to date urban grooves that place it firmly in 21st century London." Channel 4
REVIEWS OF MARTHA AND EVE
"These Mediterranean Madams combine talent, charm and the friendliest charisma with spine tingling vocals, steely edged guitars, stunning songs, impeccable harmonies and infectious humour" The Observer
"Knockout performance… the best I have seen in many years – exhilarating rhythms, stunning songs and breathtaking, spine-tingling vocals" The Guardian
“Martha and Eve are songwriters of stature" The Standard
“The soaring vocals, hot harmonies, exhilarating rhythms & highly spirited infectious humour of these Mediterranean Madams”
"Not to be missed… charismatic raunchy acoustic, soul, folk and rock duo" Time Out
"Their haunting version of Autumn Leaves was as you've never heard it before" The Stage
Millfield Theatre, London - 9 June 2008; Chichester Festival - 11 July 2008;
Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho - London 6&7 October 2008; National Theatre, London - 15 October; London Jazz Festival - 14 Nov 2008; Canary Wharf Jazz Festival - 13 August 2009; Vortex Jazz Club London - 14 August 2009
Since January 2009, Martha has been working on a very interesting music film for the screen, directed by award-winning Israeli film director, Roy Sher.
The film is about the First Lady of the Greek Blues , the rembetika singer Rosa Eskenazi.It explores the links between Greek , Turkish , Jewish and Jazz music . The first part of filming was completed in Jerusalem, Israel in the Summer. The shooting of the film will be completed in Greece and Turkey this Autumn 2009 and it will be premiered in Tel Aviv, Israel in February 2010. Martha is thrilled to be a part of this project and is looking forward to touring some of the material from the film in Spring 2010- Bring it on!
Also, Martha wants to let you all know that her long term music partner Eve Polycarpou played a lead role in an awesome play called 'Palace of the End' at The Galway Festival in July and then at The Traverse Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival in August. The play went on to win the Amnesty International award for best new play. Well done Eve!!
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Thanks for all your continued support guys
Til soon...Much love light and peace
Martha D Lewis.
Brief Biography:
•Songwriting and touring in the acoustic alternative rock duo 'MARTHA AND EVE', for futher info visit www.marthaandeve.co.uk
•Leading, composing and touring with CAFÉ AMAN Martha's band / orchestra of worldbeat / contemporary music.
•Composing and arranging Title and Incidental music for Film, TV and commissioned works.
•4 albums releases since 1996 on Budd Label
•Session recording artist on vocals, guitar and percussion
•Vocal skills and performance coach
Marthas' Official Website: www.marthalewis.co.uk
Martha and Eve Official Website: www.marthaandeve.co.uk
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Activities in detail
Martha Lewis is a London based British Born Cypriot composer , musician performing and recording artist whose musical journey began on guitar at the age of 8. Significant landmarks in her early journey were leading her first semi-pro band at 14 and completing a B.A.(Hons) in Performing Arts at University. Martha went on to begin a career as a Live session musician and vocalist in London.
Martha leads, composes and tours with ‘Cafe Aman’, (Martha’s solo project) ) a band of world & contemporary music which features her original compositions and follows her passion for vocal, piano , Greek, World Dance and Classical music..The ‘Café Aman’ journey 2007 continues with the release in July 07 of the CD ‘ MARTHA LEWIS CAFÉ AMAN- DOUBLE LIFE. A National Live tour will follow in the Autumn of 2007.
In 1987 , Martha created - with Eve Polycarpou - the much acclaimed music-comedy duo ‘Donna and Kebab’. The duo rapidly accumulated TV and Radio and Theatre credits nationally and Europe wide. In 1995 , re-named ‘Martha and Eve’ , the duo focussed their attention on their prolific song writing skills and have recorded 3 albums , a club single and a DVD of their show “LIVE at The Hackney Empire’. This long standing musical partnership continues and is celebrating their 20 year music partnership with a tour.
Also as a composer, Martha has received numerous commissions for music work including The Arts Council, The London Arts Board, PRS, Music Festivals , several theatre plays , a short film and 2 documentaries.
As a presenter, Martha has presented world music programmes on radio , including a documentary for BBC Radio 3 on ‘Rembetika - The Greek Blues.’
As a vocal coach, Martha is a visiting lecturer at City University, London (www.city.ac.uk) where she leads the ‘Vocal and Performance Skills’ courses. Her workshops, classes and one –to –one sessions have been hosted by a wealth of venues and festivals including Record companies and studios, the Commonwealth Institute, Performing Arts Colleges and even Holloway Prison! Martha is co-founder and director of the S.T.A.R performance school for 7-18 year olds.
It was really wonderful to be with you all at the Cafe Aman evening at the end of your highly successful 2008 tour. All power to your combined talents, and best wishes to you and visitors to your site. It is now the time of year when we would all normally expect to be cheered by the traditional Xmas show which you and Eve have for years treated us to. This message is therefore filled to overflowing with many good wishes to Cafe Aman, with an added wish that all the good faeries help father Xmas bring good cheer and good health to Cafe Aman and of course to Eve.
Hello Martha.. Thank you so much for adding me. It's a pleasure to be in your circle. Maria told me about you...I'm so IMPRESSED of your talent!!!Hope to hear from you soon Have a magnificent upcoming day.. Peace & Light
Sometimes I Can’t Believe My Space. I Have In Front Of Me, At My Disposal, A Never Ending Concert Of Great Music From All Over The World.. I Love It ! ! ! ! ! I Try To Listen To All Of It But I Can’t. I Do Listen To A Little Of All My Friends. Your Music Is Wonderful. Be Bop, Hip Hop, Country , Rock & Pop. I Have Lived It All. Music Is My Life. I Love Your Music ! ! ! ! Thank You For Being You & For Being My Friend.
Happy new year Martha. Great voice, power,many Greek and mediterranean influences. I would love to hear an "amane" solo with "moria" above those classic violins.Great contrast. congratulations! how did you found me and my music?
Happy New Year! I BELIEVE in you and in all good things, I know that 2008 has wonderful things in store for you! Thanks again for your friendship... you are phenominal and a inspirational blessing to me! Have a amazing and adventurous new year!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be Well! Kristy
Wishing you a belated Merry Xmas with apologies for having missed your Christmas 20th year special this year, but more importantly to wish you a really Happy New Year, with best wishes for your 2008.
heya martha hows it going, how've you been? really missing you, the new singing teacher is a lost cause compared to you! HELP US haha loving the songs as always :) xxxxx
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