Let me introduce you to: Kara Ali.

I was looking through the independent music venues of New York City the other day to try and find some young artists to go and see when I'm in the city in two weeks.

I found a great young singer/songwriter, Kara Ali.

Kara Ali

 

 

I asked her to introduce herself to you:

"My name is Kara Ali and I am a singer, songwriter and musician originally from New Jersey.  My music has been described as a fusion of R&B, Acoustic Soul and Rock, and I'm so happy to be finding my voice here in New York.

I owe so much of my ability to make music to my amazingly supportive family and friends, and to both the great times together and the solitude that they have allowed me to experience throughout my life, as I continue to tell stories through song and connect with others in the best way that I know.  Music is really everything to me and it is my sincerest hope that I can be a part of causing people to feel.  I look forward to meeting and connecting with you."

Lister to Kara; HERE

Kara, will be at Caffe Vivaldi on Friday, May 10th!!

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I spoke to Kara today and I can't wait to see her, at Caffe Vivaldi, on May 10th.
I have met so many young performers at Vivaldi, shot several scenes from my movie there, so a big thanks to Ishrat Ansari the proprietor.  

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StreetcredMusic, Doc Film, Our Anniversary...Photos!

Just some photos from all the fun we had...ENJOY!

Stefan Zeniuk & Yuli ~ Bowery Ballroom Show

Clara just realized she was riding in an elevator that carried dead bodies for 50 years.

                                     That's me, Gio, Bekka and Donna Jean

This was a bonding night, some people met people and friendships were born.

                                ~~~~~~~~~But that's what The Hive is all about!!

           Greta introduced me to  Mike Savino  who helped her when she first came to NYC!
                                            He was playing at Joe's Pub.

           These Angels met for the first time, at The Hive, Greta and Chen Prat, voices extraordinaire!

     
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'StreetcredMusic' The Doc Film, One Year Anniversary, Day II Filming.

 The 'making of' our Doc film, 'StreetcredMusic'....our anniversary! This was day two of shooting.

The second day of filming was a long one. And Gio Moretti gave us all she had and it was special, some of the best footage I have ever seen. She is one talented lady!

Gio Moretti, Music


Guitar, piano, percussion, Oboe, vocals, composer, Gio does it all!!

               
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Eight hours later Gio did a full 45 minute show.....

Also: Alex Nolan, guitar...Amanda Russa, base...Kayce MeGehee, piano...

                                                                     
                                                           Thanks, 'Gio'


Movie page: 'StreetcredMusic' the film

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Clara Lofaro 'Born To Love You' ~Exclusive~

'Born To Love You' the latest composition from singer/songwriter Clara Lofaro will be released as a single with a great new music video on May 13th, at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC~~Come join us for that release..

But..for now StreetcredMusic has been given permission by Clara to show you her only live performance that was put on video of 'Born To Love You'.

Enjoy...
'Born To Love You"

         Thanks CLo...CU May 13th!!


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video: Peter Steusloff

StreetcredMusic, Doc Film, One Year Anniversary, Clara Lofaro.

On April 27th, 2012 we started our labor of love project, 'StreetcredMusic' the doc film.
Coming up on a year now, I look back and I am truly amazed at the fun we had and the friendships that developed. We have only had six film shoots because all involved have other things going on and for all of us to be together, it involves over six thousand miles of travel.

So I though with our anniversary coming up...I would turn loose some footage, and perhaps I can pass on the love.

This is of course Clara Lofaro    ~as I say in the film~~without her there is no film!
She was everything I wanted in this documentary, talented, creative, amazing beauty on the screen, intellectual, especially about the state of the music business now, and most of all she is someone I knew would keep me in line. (haha) But really, I trust her to be my 'consilieri'. My go to person for advice and to help this project 'look like something'. And Oh yea she has a story to tell.

Clara wrote a song in the movie, for the movie. As I write this she is preparing it to be released as a single. Also American Idol Finalist, Erika Van Pelt is recording it and several others written by Clara on her soon to be released CD!!...'Hurricane' is the song.

I wanted a piece of film to show the very first minutes we shot a year ago, and Clara as the person I know her to be, caring, giving, and inspiring, and to show her amazing screen presents...I think this one covers all of the above. (and again, NOTHING in this film is scripted or rehearsed) We turned on the camera and we were just ourselves!

So there you go, the first of a series of pieces about our movie!!  Hope we can shoot some arrows of love at you!!

Here's the info on the Clara, Erika Van Pelt Collaboration.

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She Said ~ She Said, Lara Bello vs Lara Fabian, Tearing Your Heart Out With Song

They sing in 8 or 9 different languages. Their talent and beauty goes beyond the norm.
They are both charming, and love life. They have several things in common including the name.


The one thing that's sets them apart from other vocalists are their interpretations. That is what this piece is all about. Delivering a song with not only their voice, but the heart, the brain and all the emotion it deserves. As Lara Fabian says in her intro..."language will not limit an emotion"

Lara Fabian

Enjoy:
Lara Fabian: VIDEO: Je Suis Malade


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 Lara Bello....Emotion..

 

Lara Bello

 Enjoy; 
Lara Bello: 'Ne Me Quitte Pas'

WOW, two marvelous women!!

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She Said~She Said, East Meets West, Yula Beeri vs Cezara Lucia Vladescu

No 'Iron Curtain' no 'Berlin Wall' no Internet censorship, will stop two women!!
Me? I'm just in love with both of them!
Here they are, music, creativity, and they are two of the most unique people I have ever known!!!

EAST: Cezara Lucia Vladescu; (Romania)

      her philosophy, her compositions are totally brain food!! Enjoy!

"I had a dream. That we were right for each other" 
" The missing link between Classic and Jazz....is me"

                     Cezara Lucia Vladescu

Her Music; Listen Here

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WEST: Yula Berri (Yulix)...NYC by way of Tel -Aviv.

      someone I learn from every time I'm with her...

"I am ever morphing" 
"All I want to do is spread LOVE" 

Yula Beeri

Her Music: Don't really know which genre of the four she excels in that I should show here??

Let's do some 'Ro/Punk'   (romantic punk, that she invented)
Listen here:
     Yula &the eXtended Family

That's it two women....two million more like them, and the world is a better place!!!

Ladies xoxo. 


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Happy Birthday, Greta Panettieri

'The Diva', Greta Panettieri has a birthday April 7th. At a loss for words here. I won't go into how this blog got started, I've done that before, but it was because of Greta.

When I met her in New York City, it seemed like just minutes and she was moving back to Italy, actually it was months. I never imagined three years later we would be making a movie together, and have become great friends, and that I would ever know a woman that can make be laugh so much.

This photo was when we met, that's my card in her hand 2010

This is one extraordinary woman. The best (and I include all I have heard in my 68 years) vocalists I have ever heard. Jazz, Pop, Brazilian, Scat...the best! Phrasing, none better! And an Angelic quality to it all. My friendship with her is something that inspires me to be a better person. (like her).

When my documentary film is done you will hear her story. And you will then know the actual meaning of the phrase 'born to'. Greta was born to sing, and she knew it forever. She sacrificed for it.

Greta, the whole world is about to hear you, with this tour now with Gege Telesforo and the 'Nu Joy' Band, and our documentary film, and nothing makes me happier!!!!

I am so lucky to be your friend. I have learned from you!
And someday, maybe I can rent you that triciclo.

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Three years later, the SAME SMILE!

Me and Greta, filming: NYC

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!   buon compleanno!!!!
                                                  ~~grazie per la vostra amicizia~~

 Here is her present to all of you, the Diva at her very best!!  Listen to Perfection

CU SOON, bella!! xo


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