DN's November Newsletter
November 10 2011
We are in post production right now with the new recording. Did I mention the title yet? Via Via - The Songs of Paolo Conte.
I sent along a couple of photos as well as, information on some upcoming concerts for this month.
Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and the website for further details on release, concerts and a whole lot more. We are busy little bees these days getting everything in place but we must say, we are quite excited about this special project. Paolo Conte has always been a musical hero to me so to record this album and to release it in the year where he turns 75 years, is quite something.....Viva Mr. P.C.
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Singer/Songwriter to Release Tribute Album to Paolo Conte
October 29 2011
Daniela Nardi is a first generation Italian-Canadian, and has never shied away from celebrating her Italian roots and incorporating it into her music. This past summer she packed her bags and headed to Italy to prepare for her next album.
• Read Full StoryIn Pre Production mode with Espresso Manifesto
August 10 2011
It has been a busy summer of getting material together, working on arrangements, working through parts in a residency and finally selecting material for the new recording. Oh and not to forget numerous emails back and forth with musicians and engineers in Italy to make this recording happen in the Motherland. We were in pre pre pre pre production mode – now we have finally graduated to Pre Production.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be narrowing down band arrangements with Ron Davis (my husband) and Bryden Baird for what we have finally decided upon – a record in tribute to Paolo Conte. Doing Conte’s work is something I have always talked about doing and seems that the time is right to finally do it. I will also have arranger Tommaso Vittorini, who has worked with Paolo Conte, work on this recording with us. I am really quite over the moon about this.
Conte is a legend, is responsible for the careers for many of Italy’s great singers like Mina, Celentano, Caterina Caselli. For me though, he is like the representative for all things we love about Italy. He represents the cantautore tradition. He has style. He is incredibly intelligent and creative. He is romantic. He is a craftsman. He is ironic. There is whimsy in what he does and there is a rich darkness as well. I could have chosen to do a collection of songs by various great writers – but for me, beginning with Conte was the logical first step because of the enormity of what he represents.
I am in the midst of scheduling hell, trying to nail down dates and musicians in order to make the recording in Italy possible. It would be a great dream come true to return to my roots and draw upon its energy for this once in a lifetime project.
I’ll be sharing more news about it as we go along……DxoDaniela Nardi's Espresso Manifesto part of Piazza Italia
May 27 2011
on Thursday, June 2nd join us for a day of fun—Italian style!
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification and to celebrate, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) is transforming Yonge-Dundas Square into an Italian piazza.
In any Italian city the piazza is the hub of life for the community, the place where everyone meets to share a gelato, play a hearty game of briscola and generally enjoy a bit of la dolce vita.
On June 2nd Piazza Italia will recreate the vibe of a piazza—with music and special attractions that celebrate Italian culture and innovation. And of course, like any Italian celebration, there’s sure to be great food. Meet you in Piazza Italia!
• http://www.piazzaitaliatoronto.ca
• piazza italia.pdf
DANIELA NARDI'S ESPRESSO MANIFESTO at 2011 LulaWorld Festival
March 30 2011
LULA MUSIC AND ARTS CENTRE proudly presents LULAWORLD 2011 -– THE NEW CANADIAN SONGBOOK, a vital thread in the rich tapestry of the Canadian world music scene today. While the focus is on Canadian composers and musicians, the festival kicks off with sizzling Latin / jazz artist AMANDA MARTINEZ and a visit by Colombian sensation BOMBA ESTEREO. What follows are nine more nights of thrilling performances and workshops by multilingual vocal powerhouse PATRICIA CANO, Jewish-Cuban fusionists ODESSA HAVANA, Italian muse DANIELA NARDI, multi-instrumentalists DOMINIC MANCUSO & LOUIS SIMÃO w/ the award-winning ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI and more! There will also be an artist reception April 12 at Lula Lounge from 6-8pm with The Heavyweights Brass Band entertaining at 7:30 pm.
For more
information please visit www.lula.ca
The New Canadian songbook is sung in Spanish, Portuguese, Malagasy, French
and Italian, as well as the more than one hundred and thirty other languages
and dialects in which Canadians express themselves musically.
Canadians with roots around the globe continue to sing the traditional songs
from their respective cultures and newcomers to Canada are also composing,
performing and recording their own original pieces - redefining the meaning
of Canadian music and enriching our cultural fabric.
Each year, the LULAWORLD festival provides a unique perspective on the
dynamic world music scene being cultivated in Toronto. Many performers from
previous years return to preview their latest compositions, or present new
collaborative projects that cross the common boundaries of genre and
culture.
• Reserve your tickets
November 10 2011
We are in post production right now with the new recording. Did I mention the title yet? Via Via - The Songs of Paolo Conte.
I sent along a couple of photos as well as, information on some upcoming concerts for this month.
Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and the website for further details on release, concerts and a whole lot more. We are busy little bees these days getting everything in place but we must say, we are quite excited about this special project. Paolo Conte has always been a musical hero to me so to record this album and to release it in the year where he turns 75 years, is quite something.....Viva Mr. P.C.
• newsletter
October 29 2011
Daniela Nardi is a first generation Italian-Canadian, and has never shied away from celebrating her Italian roots and incorporating it into her music. This past summer she packed her bags and headed to Italy to prepare for her next album.
• Read Full StoryIn Pre Production mode with Espresso Manifesto
August 10 2011
It has been a busy summer of getting material together, working on arrangements, working through parts in a residency and finally selecting material for the new recording. Oh and not to forget numerous emails back and forth with musicians and engineers in Italy to make this recording happen in the Motherland. We were in pre pre pre pre production mode – now we have finally graduated to Pre Production.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be narrowing down band arrangements with Ron Davis (my husband) and Bryden Baird for what we have finally decided upon – a record in tribute to Paolo Conte. Doing Conte’s work is something I have always talked about doing and seems that the time is right to finally do it. I will also have arranger Tommaso Vittorini, who has worked with Paolo Conte, work on this recording with us. I am really quite over the moon about this.
Conte is a legend, is responsible for the careers for many of Italy’s great singers like Mina, Celentano, Caterina Caselli. For me though, he is like the representative for all things we love about Italy. He represents the cantautore tradition. He has style. He is incredibly intelligent and creative. He is romantic. He is a craftsman. He is ironic. There is whimsy in what he does and there is a rich darkness as well. I could have chosen to do a collection of songs by various great writers – but for me, beginning with Conte was the logical first step because of the enormity of what he represents.
I am in the midst of scheduling hell, trying to nail down dates and musicians in order to make the recording in Italy possible. It would be a great dream come true to return to my roots and draw upon its energy for this once in a lifetime project.
I’ll be sharing more news about it as we go along……DxoDaniela Nardi's Espresso Manifesto part of Piazza Italia
May 27 2011
on Thursday, June 2nd join us for a day of fun—Italian style!
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification and to celebrate, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) is transforming Yonge-Dundas Square into an Italian piazza.
In any Italian city the piazza is the hub of life for the community, the place where everyone meets to share a gelato, play a hearty game of briscola and generally enjoy a bit of la dolce vita.
On June 2nd Piazza Italia will recreate the vibe of a piazza—with music and special attractions that celebrate Italian culture and innovation. And of course, like any Italian celebration, there’s sure to be great food. Meet you in Piazza Italia!
• http://www.piazzaitaliatoronto.ca
• piazza italia.pdf
March 30 2011
LULA MUSIC AND ARTS CENTRE proudly presents LULAWORLD 2011 -– THE NEW CANADIAN SONGBOOK, a vital thread in the rich tapestry of the Canadian world music scene today. While the focus is on Canadian composers and musicians, the festival kicks off with sizzling Latin / jazz artist AMANDA MARTINEZ and a visit by Colombian sensation BOMBA ESTEREO. What follows are nine more nights of thrilling performances and workshops by multilingual vocal powerhouse PATRICIA CANO, Jewish-Cuban fusionists ODESSA HAVANA, Italian muse DANIELA NARDI, multi-instrumentalists DOMINIC MANCUSO & LOUIS SIMÃO w/ the award-winning ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI and more! There will also be an artist reception April 12 at Lula Lounge from 6-8pm with The Heavyweights Brass Band entertaining at 7:30 pm.
For more
information please visit www.lula.ca
The New Canadian songbook is sung in Spanish, Portuguese, Malagasy, French
and Italian, as well as the more than one hundred and thirty other languages
and dialects in which Canadians express themselves musically.
Canadians with roots around the globe continue to sing the traditional songs
from their respective cultures and newcomers to Canada are also composing,
performing and recording their own original pieces - redefining the meaning
of Canadian music and enriching our cultural fabric.
Each year, the LULAWORLD festival provides a unique perspective on the
dynamic world music scene being cultivated in Toronto. Many performers from
previous years return to preview their latest compositions, or present new
collaborative projects that cross the common boundaries of genre and
culture.
• Reserve your tickets
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