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Maria had the honour to write lyrics to Marc Bisschof's beautiful tune: 'Viejo añejado'
Band: Latineo Soul Shake
Music by Marc Bisschof
Vocals: Maureen Fernandes, Geydi Gonzalez, Yumarya Grijt & Maria Fernandez Alvarez
Drums: Mark de Jong; Bass: Yerman Aponte; Piano: Marc Bisschof; Percussion: Leonyd Muñoz
Lead vocals, vocal arr & lyrics by Maria Fernandez Alvarez
- LATINEO SOUL SHAKE -
SUN 07.07.2013 : Charlois Jazz Festival - Rotterdam
Maria recently participated in this great project of vocalist Fantine Tho;
with a beautiful vocal arrangement by the amazing Stanley Clementina! Featuring the wonderful Maureen Fernandes, Dwayne Lace, Rikke Korswagen (recording) & Marcel van Dam (video).
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We're very happy to announce that from September on Maria will be cooperating with "Jo Cadeau". This company will be promoting her workshops for teambuilding, families and parties, aswell as her songwriting for wedding ceremonies, her group of Singing Telegram (yes really ! Cool isn't it!?..) her concerts and last but not least her vocal coaching. We're very proud to be part of their team! Check their website & video to get to know all kind of freelancers that are offering creative and innovative workshops and classes! (from yoga to dancing to cooking to singing ! )
Tour with Funk Legends Jamal Thomas & Fred Wesley
The tour with Funk Legends Jamal Thomas & Fred Wesley was amazing! There were many wonderful special guests like Baatin (USA, ex-p funk member), Edward Grand (USA), Susanne Alt (DE/NL) & Jon Tarifa (NL/AL). Check out www.jamalthomas.com to listen to songs from the latest album, with Maria singing lead on the title track of the cd.
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Voicingers Jazz Vocalist Competition
- Zory, Poland -
Off to Poland, to the semi-finals of the Voicingers Jazz Vocalist Competition in Zory. Maria and 11 other singers from all over the world (even Australia) were selected for this International Jazz Competition. We're looking forward to listening to all those great singers that are participating!
Cooperation with 'Jo Cadeau' from September on!
We're very happy to announce that from September on Maria will be cooperating with "Jo Cadeau". This company will be promoting her workshops for teambuilding, families and parties, aswell as her songwriting for wedding ceremonies, her group of Singing Telegram (yes really ! Cool isn't it!?..) her concerts and last but not least her vocal coaching. We're very proud to be part of their team! Check their website in September to get in touch with all kind of freelancers that are offering creative and innovative workshops and classes! (from yoga to dancing to cooking to singing ! ) www.jocadeau.nl
- Check out Jo Cadeau's crowdfunding video on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ktd02hTS0&feature=player_embedded
Vocal Coaching
In September Maria will start teaching again, drop us a line if you're interested in taking vocal lessons in Dutch, English or Spanish.
Maria performing at De Doelen - Rotterdam
'IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU' (Alan Jay Lerner/Frederick Loewe) &
'ALFONSINA Y EL MAR' (Ramirez/Luna)
With the wonderful Alexander van Popta (p) & Ulas Aksunger (perc) -
'4 years Music Matters Award'