Artist description features international musicians collectively known as Lives Of A Cell whose unique music of Neuvo Flamenco, Zydeco rhythms, is an amazing blend of R&B harmonies, exotic world sounds and melodies, intricately combined with masterful lyrical imagery. The Idea of mixing musical genres brings with it images of cultures in harmony. visit www.livesofacell.com for more info

Music Style Nueveau Flamenco - Americano -Pop -New Age

Musical Influences Peter Gabriel - Gypsy Kings - Andrea Bocelli - Beatles -Elvis- Sinatra

Similar Artists Gypsy Kings

Artist History Award-winning songwriter/producer micheal CASTALDO is an Italian-born Canadian native and New York City resident who believes, "This is life we are living ... it's not the destination but the journey that counts." for more background visit www.livesofacell.com for more info

Group Members play the 'guess the band game' visit www.livesofacell.com for more info

Instruments Vocals, Human Beat Box, Flamenco Guitar, Digiridoo, Djemba, Bass, R&B Backing Vocals, World Perc, Soprano sax, keys , rainmaker, celtic drum

Albums Gioia2 (VR2013) double CD

Press Reviews Gioia2 double CD released Nov 12, 2002 reviews TBA visit www.livesofacell.com for more info Too often World Music seems based in simply one area of the world and isn't truly a mixture of styles from around the world. It's a tough balance which Gioia2 accomplishes well. There is a theme of pop, inspirational music throughout, but musically it's as diverse as the world itself. A double CD set that is certainly worth every dollar that you spend. **** new (Added: 9-Jan-2003)http://thecelebritycafe.com/cd/World/ When it comes to blending genres and influences to create his amazing and compelling “World Music,” SESAC songwriter/producer Michael Castaldo has definite opinions about what works and what doesn’t. “I think the difference between watered-down, appropriated ethnic music and brilliant new syntheses just has to do with honesty,” Castaldo says. Listening to Gioia2, the latest project from Lives of a Cell, Castaldo’s ambitious and wide-ranging musical collective, the honesty and musical integrity are palpable. Rather than present a mishmash of genres and cultures, Castaldo manages to gleefully solder his wide-ranging influences into one seamless musical whole, creating music that is startlingly fresh and new. “The vibe of Gioia 2 is designed to captivate the essence of the soul and of happiness,” Castaldo says. The creative impetus for his latest effort came about when Castaldo heard Andrea Bocelli’s popular classical piece, “Con Te Partiro.” Captivated, the producer continually played the song, which, in his words, “transported me to the days of another era, a time filled with romance and nostalgia.” Entering the studio with Argentinean flamenco guitarist Hernan Romero, Castaldo created one of the most innovative takes on a classical piece in recent pop music history. And the rest of Gioia2 lives up to this original inspiration, with Latin legend Jose Feliciano contributing his unmistakable guitar and vocals to the song, “Rio.” SESAC Songwriter profile (added Jan 23, 2003) http://www.sesac.com/sesac.html

Additional Info Track 'Rio' features 6 time Grammy Award Winner Jose Feliciano

Location new york, ny - USA

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