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Federation of American Musicians,Singers and Performing Artists,
Incorporated
(FAMSPA)
THE VOICE OF SHOWBIZ &
ENTERTAINMENT IN AMERICA.
(USA, Canada , UK)
NO ORGANIZATION IN
THE WORLD PROMOTES SINGERS AND MUSICIANS LIKE FAMSPA!
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 Maureen
McGovern,
or
the signature of excellence!
Maureen McGovern, the living legend and
the jewels of the crown of world entertainment. The trilogy of
her magic consists of a mesmerizing stage presence, impeccable
technique and that aristocratic classy command of lyrics and
vocal virtuosity. Maureen McGovern's career, which spans
35
years, includes recordings,
concerts, Broadway, theater, films, television, radio and
composing. Maureen returned to Broadway's 2005 season,
originating her Drama Desk nominated role of 'Marmee' in
Little Women,
The Musical
and reprised her role as 'Marmee'
in the first Broadway National Tour [2005-2006] of
Little Women. The
Musical
and reprised her role as 'Marmee'
in the first Broadway National Tour [2005-2006] of
Little Women.
Maureen made her debut as 'Mabel' in
The Pirates of
Penzance,
starred as 'Luisa' in
Nine
with Raul Julia, and as 'Polly Peachum' in
The
3
Penny Opera with
Sting.
Off -Broadway,
Maureen originated the role of 'Mary' in
Brownstone.
Critics and audiences alike were delighted with her definitive
portrayal of 'Anna' in the recent Broadway National Tour of
The King and I.
She performed in the West Coast Premiere of William Finn's
Elegies
at the Canon Theatre. Maureen starred as 'Countess Aurelia' in
the historic revival of the Jerry Herman musical
Dear World
(an adaptation of
The Madwoman
of Chaillot) at
The Sundance Institute Theatre and appeared in the Boston World
Premiere of
Letters from
'Nam,
originating the role of 'Eleanor Bridges.'
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 American
Divas in "The Classic Collection" book
By Shoshanna Rosenberg
WHO ARE
THEY? Well, there is a new series "The Classic Collection",
a set of books (under preparation) on the career highlights and
memoirs of America's greatest female entertainers, singers and
performers that could and would answer this $26 million
question. Ilil Arbel, Ph.D., writer and noted personal history
biographer, co-author of the collection is the right person to
shed light on this issue, because she is writing a few books
(Part of the series) about the most distinguished and
accomplished grande dames of music and entertainment in the
United States. Arbel said: "This country produced fabulous
singers and outstanding female artists. Some, are already in the
history book. Their biographies were published, and elaborate
documentaries about their lives, career highlights and memorable
performances were produced. That's fine. But few memoirs and
personal histories are written. The Classic Collection presents
divas from a different angle. It is a new approach to get closer
to the persona and world of stars. It has more warmth, more
personal touch and above all, the Classic Collection is a direct
invitation to know the real artist; it includes personal stories
told by the divas we are writing about, jokes, significant
moments in their lives, their greatest contributions, interviews
and candid chats with them, photos published for the first time,
and so many other things that will fascinate the readers and
music lovers." But who are those divas? I kept asking Ilil Arbel.
"We are still in the process of selecting names, deciding on
who indeed is the best of the best in the business, and then we
found out there so many fabulous singers who deserve to be
called DIVAS and consequently, they should be included in our
books." Arbel would not tell me who are her favorites nor who
are those divas who will be written up in her series of books.
But she whispered: " Those who will be contacted and asked to
collaborate with me on this project are those you might call the
divas and most accomplished artists of our time."
WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Coming
in February. Have a look at the COVERS:
Cover of Volume I
Cover
of Volume II
Cover of Volume III
READ MORE ABOUT THIS FASCINATING AND MOST
IMPRESSIVE BOOK! CLICK
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BEST American
Standards CD OF THE YEAR
Marlene VerPlanck’s “My
impetuous heart”.
By Maximillien de Lafayette, Paris.
 As
you start with the very first song on the CD, Irwing Berlin’s
“FOOLS FALL IN LOVE”,” Marlene Ver Planck instantly grabs you
because you are held by the beauty of her voice and the
smoothness and richness of the musical arrangement. You keep on
listening, again and again, to that magnificent song, but then
you realize that you should also start listening to the
remaining seventeen tracks, because you don’t want to miss a
single note. The same happens whenever you hear Marlene’s other
songs.
This superb singer is addictive. “Soul
Eyes” is another one of Marlene’s delivery knockouts. From the
very first bar, and the very first word, you feel the immediate
impact of the warmth, sensuality, and vocal elegance of this
diva. To that haunting tune,
Bucky Pizzarelli, on the guitar, added the richness of
brief symphonic moments in a simple and eloquent delivery.
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  CELEBRITIES
OF THE YEAR: THE UNIQUE AND THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SINGERS OF THE
YEAR!!
There are 4
kinds of stars-entertainers in the world: 1-The talented; 2-The
talented and the lucky; 3- The lucky; 4- The lucky and the
boring. All, except the "unlucky" make money. Big time money.
Millions and millions. Sometimes, the most boring ones are the
luckiest and among the wealthiest. And this tragic reality has
nothing to do with talent or lack of it. Many extremely talented
artists will never see their names in light. They don't lack
creativity or talent. They lack luck, a good agent, an effective
publicist, a shrewd manager, good contacts, business and
promotion strategy, and above all, they desperately need an
"OPPORTUNITY", or a break. Results: They will remain for ever
"talented struggling artists."
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COMPLETE LIST OF THE
LEGITIMATE CABARET SINGERS IN THE UNITED STATES.
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JILL COREY: THE ULTIMATE DIVA!
 
One of the greatest artists of all time.
Mesmerizing, divine. The ultimate diva! A living legend in her
own right Her style, technique, stage presence, her voice, the
quality and beauty of her repertoire, her rapport with the
public and her unmatched individual originality and
improvisation set her apart from the rest of the sparkling
stars. She is “La Grande Dame” of entertainment par excellence!
Press quotes: "A performer of unusual depth and insight…Jill
Corey has made one of the most spectacular comebacks in
cabaret…Corey's return is more than welcome, it's downright
exciting."- Stephen Holden, the New
York Times.
"A
well-designed act based on the music of Harold Arlen…Corey gives
this composer a dramatic and intense delivery in which she hits
all the emotional stops." -Jose, Variety.
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MUSIC: THE LEGENDARY
ONES!
Carlos Santana,
Brian Wilson
Carlos Santana has been reinventing and reshaping the
landscape of the known universe's musical culture for close to
four decades. A visionary artist with no regards for genre
boundaries, Carlos' fluid sound long ago laid claim to the
concept of "world music" before the term ever surfaced on pop
culture radar.
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Brian
Wilson
is one of rock's most deeply revered figures, a legendary
writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most
cherished music in rock history. Indeed, it is no exaggeration
to call Brian Wilson one of the most influential pop composers
of the last 50 years.
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 Karmyn
Tyler: The luxurious voice with truthful emotions.
Ms. Tyler is one of the most
delightful finds of 2006. This woman can sing like a dream. A
sweet, luxurious voice blended with elegance, truthful emotions
and vocal beauty. Ms. Tyler is a former Miss Louisiana and
talent winner at Miss America and has judged numerous state and
national pageants and was on the judges panel that selected Miss
Texas Outstanding Teen who went on to win the first Miss
America’s Outstanding Teen. .
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WORLD WHO'S WHO
IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
A
massive set of 6 volumes part of the World Who's Who in
Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment is in production,
and will be made available to the general public by the
end of February 2007. It is an enormous and a major
undertaking consisting of 400 chapters, 4,500 pages and
zillions of photos of the stars, charts and lists of
lists. Including biographies, career
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highlights, CDs
reviews and everything you wanted to know about the life and
accomplishments of singers, musicians and entertainers. This
is the most innovative, comprehensive, authoritative book
ever published about music and the entertainment industry.
Editors of the World Who's Who stated that all those who
have made their mark on the world of showbiz |
and
music are in the book. Three volumes are already in the
final phase of production. Volume 4 will come out in March,
followed by two more volumes in April. Everybody is talking
and gossiping about the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret,
Music and entertainment! So, let's wait and see who is in
and who was left out! |
 RANDA
GHOSSOUB USHERING IN THE EXOTIC JAZZ
Ms.
Randa Ghossoub added an extra touch to contemporary
jazz; she blended it with Middle Eastern exotic charm, European
intellectualism and elegance, a vibrant élan of world music, all
together with an exquisite musical taste and tenderly vocal
virtuosity. This young and captivating singer is the real thing.
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HOW AND WHERE TO BOOK YOUR SHOW
A music venue is a place or
an establishment that specializes in hosting live music events
and offering live entertainment. There are many different types,
categories, sizes and styles of music venues, ranging from
small joints, bars, ethnic restaurants, 5 star restaurants,
bistros, indie rock clubs to legendary concert halls. Thus, it
is extremely important to know some basic facts about those
venues. It is highly recommended to do a little research before
hand when booking your show.
Very important advice and tips
to consider when booking your show at venues...Read
full article.
 IRENE
SODERBERG:
LARGER THAN
LIFE ON AND OFF STAGE! SHE IS THE REAL THING!
Ir ene
Soderberg is larger than life on and off stage. A bursting super
talent with a mesmerizing stage presence, artistic originality,
and vibrant love for life, all are part of her craft and the
fabric of her soul. This artist is something else! A unique
blend of a world-class artistry and bubbly femme fatale aura.
Irene Soderberg is pure magic. Don’t ever miss her show. Revues
include: “The best in the business, had everyone in the room
laughing and applauding”- Cabaret Hotline.“Awesome...Indiana
Jones in a sequin gown,”- LA 4-Front Magazine. “This mad-cap
song and dance gal is a Big entertainer”-NY Native. “This world
class diva can steal any show she’s in”-LA Odyssey. “Don't miss
this SF legend…a big girl with a big talent"- SF Bay Area
Reporter. “Fireball personality with a voice that won’t quit”-
Boston Mirror. “Riotous and bawdy blues singer-comedienne.” New
York Daily News.
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In
the London Monthly Herald, Ruth Sielberg wrote: "She [Rebecca]
elevated the American cabaret to the
highest international level." Diva Rebecca Spencer is magic and
beauty in motion. She has all the ingredients of a world-class
artist.
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Profile: Celebrities of the Month
 Gordon
Beck. An outstanding musician with remarkable
accomplishments spread over 45 years in the music business. Mr.
Beck recorded with giants in the industry such as Cleo Laine,
Mel Torme, Anne Ducros, Herbie Hancock, Lena Horne and Annie
Ross.
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Deborah Boily. Ms.
Boily is cabaret reincarnated in a human body. She has the
voice, the aura, the looks, the feelings, the style and the
craft of the “Cabaret Super Chanteuse” par excellence. Grosso
modo, she is one of the finest and most accomplished cabaret
singers in the civilized world. Period!
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  Kathie
Bull. One of the most creative and talented artists in the
business. First class. Katie Bull is a jazz vocalist and
multi-media writer/performer living in New York City Love
Spook is Bull’s second CD to date. Her premiere CD
Conversations with the Jokers (with Michael Jefry Stevens, Lou
Grassi, Joe Fonda) was released in March 2003 and received
excellent critical notices. Conversations was on 12 Top
Ten CMJ Radio charts culminating in an invitation to sing at
Jazzweek’s kick-off to the Rochester International Jazz
Festival, at the Montage.
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 Cynthia
Basinet’s talents and accomplishments are limitless. And she
does it with class, glamour, intelligence, originality and that
spicy “un je ne sais quoi!” Who is Cynthia Basinet? We ran out
of answers and definitions. Easily, Ms. Basinet can dash out
zillions of different business cards: Actress, singer, social
activist, entrepreneur extraordinaire, model, spokeswoman,
leader, Noble Prize peace nominee, story teller par excellence,
promoter, headliner, Lord!
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Paulette Attie. A living legend.
Paulette Attie made her singing debut in a talent
show at age 3 (and refused to get off the stage). Since then,
she has performed in over 1,000 concerts from Carnegie Hall, the
Bruno Walter Auditorium, Lincoln Center Outdoors, and the
Hollywood Bowl, venues in Japan, Mexico, and Canada, to over
thirty cabarets. Paulette graduated Phi Beta Kappa and number 1
in her class from UCLA and was a showgirl in Las Vegas one week
later.
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OUR MEMBERS GET
FROM US
A FREE WEBSITE-HOMEPAGE
!
You have a web site, but
do people know where to find it? Do they know how to look
for it if they are browsing for a performer? Here, at the
Federation website, you have a community of thousands of
promoters, agents, CD buyers, clients, and venues, who, when
looking for a performer, have easy access to our members;
your name will be constantly viewed by such contacts, each
and every day.
With your membership, you
get, free of charge, a great benefit: A
full page/Your own new website on
the Federation website. We will
design, edit, publish and post your
page/your new website
at no cost on the Federation website, and it may actually be
sufficient on its own. But if you have a website already –
we supply you with a link between the two. There is never
going to be a question of visibility again – you are there
for the world to see!
In
addition, if you don’t have your own website yet, the
Federation’s graphic artists are there for you! We can
design a beautiful, comprehensive,
and intelligent website for a
greatly reduced price – for five hundred dollars, which is a
fraction of the cost of regular website designers, you will
have a professional website which we gear to the industry!
JUST
PUBLISHED:
 The
United States and the World Face to Face.
"One of the best
books in a decade!" The European Journal. Click on
the cover to order it at Barnes & Noble. On the cover:
Diva Carol Welsman,
winner of the 2006 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for
Keyboardist/Pianist of the Year.
Where and how to book your show.
Very important
advice and tips to consider when booking your show at venues.
Read full article.
 The
best musicians and top bands in Great Britain today.
Homegrown music is more exciting than at any time since Britpop.
Who can we thank for this? Our panel of critics names - and
rates for sound, songs, gigs, style and attitude - the most
influential contemporary acts.
Read full article.
1-Marlene
VerPlanck’s “My impetuous heart”: Best Jazz CD of the year.
A treasure.
 2-Let
It Happen by Janis Mann. This CD could become a
classic 3-Neil
Blumofe’s CD “Piety and Desire” 4-Mark
Weinstein's "O
 Nosso
Amor" a Masterpiece! 5-Barbara's
Montgomery's "Noel, One From The Heart": A sweet and sensual
marvel! 6-Frank
Jackson's
 "New
York After Dark" 7-Marcus
Goldhaber's "The Moment After": Sensually intelligent and
stylish.
And much more
WORLD
WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
For listing and or inclusion in the 2008 edition of the World
Who’s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, complete
this
application form.
Artists who will boost your business. Are you a venue
proprietor? Are you hiring?
What makes an artist good for your business?
Who brings people to your establishment? Or who brings more
customers to your establishment, to put it bluntly? If you
have been in the hospitality, food, beverage and
entertainment industries, you already know the answers. If
not, better read this chapter. Now, for those who have been
around and those venues’ proprietors who are currently
hiring, a glance at the Table below, recommending the most
suitable artists for your business would not hurt.
On the contrary, it could
save you money, increase your revenues and end up knowing
what is best for you.
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AMERICA'S BURSTING TALENTS
Maria Gentile
Joni Janak
Allan Harris
David Gurland
Peggy Judy
Stephanie Jordan
READ ABOUT THE JAZZ MASTERS:
DANIEL SMITH...RUFUS
REID...JAMES
W "RED" HOLLOWAY.
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NEW CD?
Want to sell
it? Advertise it on this website. It is affordable, fast
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BEST
SHOW IN TOWN:
 Barb
Jungr Concert at the Metropolitan Room: A triumph!
This was a performance in a million.
The Metropolitan Room was the right
place, and I highly recommend it. The charming, intimate
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