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MARIANNE AYA OMAC with a special guest appearance by Joan Baez...
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Marianne and Joan have recently collaborated to record “Duele” which is part of Marianne’s highly successful album “Solo”. The music is a departure from Joan’s own repertoire with a melding of Gypsy & Flamenco music but also blends with a strong Folk music presence.
The act will include Gabriel Harris , percussionist and son of Joan Baez, who regularly performs with Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, as well as performing internationally with Joan Baez.
Joan Baez describes Marianne Aya Omac best:
“Marianne Aya Omac is an astonishing talent, new to many. A superb vocalist, guitar aficionado, and first-rate songwriter, she writes and performs in Spanish, French, and English. She is a gypsy by nature, and her music ranges from the fiery rhythms of the Gipsy Kings, to the lyrical passion of a French love song, and the barely contained abandon of an American gospel choir.
Her own passionate love of life and social justice creates songs and moods that are moving, emotional, danceable, and uplifting.
We will soon see her bright light, which has been traveling under the radar for too long, rise to become the rightful star she is destined to be.
I am fortunate to be a part of her life and music, having recorded a duet with her for her new album, SOLO.”
MARIANNE AYA OMAC:
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Marianne Aya Omac has a warm and powerful voice with incredible energy and ease. Her live performances and records demonstrate her impressive diversity. Her love of music started at the age of 9. After 5 years of piano she discovered the music of Joan Baez which then inspired her to learn guitar and write her first songs.
Marianne was born in Montpellier, France where she developed her skills in the heart of the streets. People passing by were awestruck at Marianne’s skills. Through hard work and exposure Marianne soon found herself performing in large concert halls.
Marianne traveled extensively in Latin America where she further refined her already beautiful playing into something even more unique. Her first 2 albums, with her band Ginkobiloba, sold more than 20,000 copies. Marianne left this project in 2005 to pursue working with 2 Gospel choirs which she wrote more than 20 songs for. With this sense of gospel music mixed with Latin and Gypsy style she pursued her solo work in 2008. By July 2011 she created her album “Solo”.
Marianne and folk legend Joan Baez met in Paris in 2011 and since then have not only become good friend but also an incredible duo, as well as performing together with other musicians. They released the track “Duele” as part of “Solo” and since then have performed together in many countries.
JOAN BAEZ:
Joan Baez’s career has spanned 55 years starting in 1957 and have included performances all over the world including Woodstock in 1969. She has influenced countless people including musicians, politicians, and musical activists. Joan has long been admired for her open mindedness and adaptation in her collaborations ranging from reggae, to pop music, and of course Folk which she is known as a pioneering figure.
Among Joan’s accomplishments she has performed at the White House for President Obama and received one of France’s highest honors The Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur (National Order of the Legion of Honor) medal from the French Ministry of Culture and Communications. She was awarded the status of Chevalier (Knight.) She has 8 gold records, 7 Grammy Nominations, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Her face has graced the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine multiple times. She is well known for her collaborations with Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, The Indigo Girls, Paul Simon, The Grateful Dead, Judy Collins, Donovan, among others. The list of Joan’s accomplishments and awards are impressive, varied, and numerous...
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