Michiel Borstlap Biography
Michiel Borstlap has worked with some of the greatest musicians in the world including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter,
Gino Vannelli, Bill Bruford, Jimmy Haslip, Pat Metheny, the Metropole Orchestra, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Edsilia Rombley, George
Duke and Jeff “Tain” Watts. With one of them, or all alone he played the biggest festivals in the world.
In 2003 the Emira of Qatar, HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Missned, commissioned Michiel Borstlap to compose the
world’s first Arabic Opera about Ibn Sina (commonly known in English by his Latinized name Avicenna). Opera Avicenna
premiered in Qatar’s capital Doha, and was televised to an audience of over 300 million viewers.
Michiel Borstlap has received prestigious awards for his music. He is the winner of the 1996 Thelonious Monk/BMI
Composers Award (event televised by CNN), the winner of the 1992 Prize for Best Soloist at Europe Jazz Contest, and a
nominee for the 2007 Polar Music Prize.
Michiel writes books and magazine columns. In 2006 he published his first book (in Dutch) titled
Opera in Qatar. He is also a columnist for Esquire.
Michiel has composed two film scores, one for the 2007 film Last Looks (by American director Barry Alexander
Brown), and one for the film Tiramisu (by Dutch director Paula van der Oest).
Michiel is also involved in humanitarian efforts. He is an ambassador for Wings of Support, a private initiative
launched by KLM & Martinair staff to address the problem of poverty around the world.
Michiel recorded four albums for Universal/EmArCy as a leader, all receiving Edison nominees.
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Jordan Rivera is back this time with legendary UK singer Spoonface (faada.co.uk). The voice of Number one selling Black Legend and club anthem 'Hey Girl'. Black Legend's "You See the Trouble with Me" reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart selling several million worldwide. Many recognise Spoonface's contribution to the sound of Ukfunky with the classic dancefloor hit 'Hey Girl' With a host of collaborations from Drum and Bass maestro High Contrast to Reggae Legend Janet Kay, his current efforts have kept him at the top of the club charts with tracks like Wunna Be (Christain Marchi remix) and Here For You (Time srl). This track is called 'Keep on Holding'. It's an inspirational house record aiming to provide some upliftment in these 'crazy time's'. Remixes by Jesse Voorn (Dance4Life), Firebeatz (Spinnin/Big&Dirty), John Jacobsen & Anzwer (Pacha Ibiza Residents) Nino Anthony (Portamento/Subliminal), TYNY & Jeremus (Full Throttle Rec.), Amir Barbell (FSM), Jodee Kitch (FSM) and Norty Cotto (Naughty Boy Music/Henry Street Music) Have already become a triumphant hit on myspace!"
HELLO! Dear Michiel, how are you? .. I'm in the final of an international art competition of the Saatchi Gallery in London !!!!!!! (I still can not believe it!) As Little I am in 2nd place and it's GREAT!!
This is the picture I have presented and I would like you to do please give your vote and rate it, 10 stars? . This is the LINK to vote between the two finalists tables, the star you click is the score
Hello, thanks for the add, glad to have you as a friend. I need your help to support my music and my drumming all around the world. My new cd Trance Circular Groove with special thanks Derek Sherinian (Planet X, Dream Theater) on keyboards and Giovanni Vigliar (by italian progressive-rock band Arti & Mestieri) on violin finally is out. Buy it now on www.ebay.com or simply sending a message through this space. Deluxe edition at very low price!!! Available also the rare out of print "The Gate" of BFH metal progressive trio with myself on drums, swedish guitarist Mats Hedberg on guitar and Lorenzo Feliciati on bass. If you like to listen some track please visit www.myspace.com/maurizioboco or www.maurizioboco.com (download page on italian version of the site)
Bedankt voor de acceptatie,mag ik je tevens uitnodigen voor: http://onlygv.hyves.nl/ Only Gino Vannelli Hyves. Ik zou het erg leuk vinden als je er ook een reaktie zou willen geven! Hartelijke groetjes van Vera
hello Michiel.., Greetings from my Prog-Art-Sky! ...thank you for possibility to get acquainted, and have a possibility to enjoy your beautiful music and talent... Thank you also for your interest to my artworks... You also always welcome to my pages! Have a great Cosmic Energy! All the best,
. This is the LINK to vote between the two finalists tables, the star you click is the score
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