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Federation of American Musicians

FEDERATION OF AMERICAN MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND PERFORMING ARTISTS (FAMSPA)

NO ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD PROMOTES SINGERS AND MUSICIANS LIKE FAMSPA! READ

 

THE BOOK OF THE YEAR!

                                 On the cover of the book: Diva Suzanne Grzanna

 

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: VOLUME 6 OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT (1,150 PHOTOS) PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERATION

ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT: CINEMA, MUSIC, DIVAS, LEGENDS

THE WORLD'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE RECORD AND AUTHORITATIVE ENCYCLOPEDIC CHRONICLE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND GREATEST NAMES IN JAZZ, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

 

THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT CONSISTS OF 20 VOLUMES. IT INCLUDES:

1-The best and worst singers & musicians

2-Rating and market $ value of entertainers, singers and musicians

3-Categories of singers and musicians: Easy-going, tough to deal with, artists to avoid, highly recommended, the best in the business, the trouble makers, the most creative, the over rated, the under rated, artists you SHOULD hire!

4-The greatest hits and the 2,500 best CDs/Albums of all time

5-70,000 entries, names & biographies. More than 500 chapters

6-Approximately 13,000 photos of stars, singers & musicians

 

 

7-The bona fide divas and legends

8-History of entertainment and music from the 1606 to the present

9-The greatest stage performers

10-9,400 pages of analytical study of Jazz, Cabaret, Pop, Oldies, musicals, TV, Stage and Radio shows

8-How to promote your career

9-List of thousands of essential resources, agents, publishers, newsmakers, executives,  headliners, publicists, references, websites, new releases

 Contact:  (For Inclusion and/or general information) Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

SEE IF YOU FIT IN ANY OF OUR BOOKS? DID WE WRITE ABOUT YOU?

COMING IN NOVEMBER: VOLUME 7 OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES OF LEADING SINGERS AND MUSICIANS

To be included, email Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com Email your biography and photos in the text body of your email.

BE INCLUDED IN:  WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. SEND YOUR BIO, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION. APPLY HERE

The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) in collaboration with TimesSquarePress and Elite Associates is in the final stage of the production of WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES. This tome is the volume 7 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Professional performers, entertainers, singers and musicians are encouraged to apply for inclusion. The official profile contains bio, career highlight, press quotes, latest news about  recent performances, and CD/Albums releases. Also, a photo can be added to the official profile.

Inclusion: Email the associate editor, Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com and/or APPLY HERE. WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES is  the  first and most authoritative and comprehensive published record of those who have made their mark on the world of Jazz. This volume shall be published by mid  November 2007. Deadlines for inclusion:  September 29, 2007 at 12:00 PM. FAMSPA has already published this year  6 massive volumes on Jazz, world entertainment, divas, musicians and singers, an extensive compilation of approximately 70,000 entries, names and biographies. The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists Inc (FAMSPA) is a United States nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of quality work of singers and musicians.

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READ HERE: SHOWBIZ TIME MAGAZINE FEBRUARY-MARCH  ISSUE I APRIL-MAY ISSUEI JUNE ISSUEI JULY ISSUE

ALL THE NEWS  Hot news! Grapevine News   July News   May-June News   April News & Headlines   Feb/March News & Headlines

Read CDS REVIEWS: OUR PICK.

BE INCLUDED IN:  WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. EMAIL US YOUR BIO, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION. APPLY HERE

 

Roster of the listed and written up artists, stars, legends and celebrities in the 5 volumes of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Read

9 massive books published this year by the Federation of American Musicians Singers and Performing Artists. All geared toward the national and international promotion and exposure of singers, musicians and entertainers.

6 VOLUMES OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND 14 MORE VOLUMES EN ROUTE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                  

              

Cover of Vol.1                                  Cover of Vol.2                               Cover of Vol.3

               Cover of Vol.4.                                Cover of Vol.5                                Cover of Vol.6

Volume1: World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret Music and Entertainment. General Outlook (735 Pages). On the cover, Carole Welsman.

Volume 2: Living Legends and Ultimate Singers, Musicians and Entertainers. On the cover: Erika Luckett, Marlene VerPlanck, Randa Ghossoub (735 Pages). On the back cover: Paulette Attie, Gordon James Beck, Carol Mennie, Frank Jackson.

Volume 3: Music, Showbiz and Entertainment (55 Photos). On the cover: Sarah James, Peggy Judy, Barb Jungr, Jill Correy. On the back cover: Rebecca Spencer, Teri Roiger.

Volume 4: Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Entertainers and Musicians from 1606 to the Present (800 Photos). On the cover: Peggy Judy. On the back cover: Zola, Antoinette Montague, Maria Gentile, Katie Bull, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Irene Soderberg, Stephanie Jordan.

Volume 5: Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries (970 Photos). On the cover: Patrice Ferris. On the back cover: Antoinette Montague, Bruce Morrow (Cousin Brucie), Dr. Trudy Pitts.

Volume 6: Entertainment Greats from the 1800s to the Present: Cinema, Music, Divas and Legends (1,150 Photos). On the cover: Suzanne Grzanna.

And 3 more massive books on world culture, Jazz, Cabaret, Music, American singers, legends and divas.

Book 1: Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then and Now (735 Pages). On the cover: Marlene VerPlanck.

Book 2: United States and the World Face To face (737 Pages). On the cover: Carole Welsman. On the back cover: Amy Baker.

Book 3: You, the World and Everything Around you (740 Pages). On the cover: Arlene Peck.

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COMING IN JANUARY 2009, A PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION (FAMSPA)

"THEMATIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CABARET JAZZ"

THE WORLD'S FIRST PUBLISHED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CABARET JAZZ, AND VARIETY SHOWS FROM 1887 TO THE PRESENT. READ

 

NO ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD PROMOTES SINGERS AND MUSICIANS LIKE FAMSPA! READ ABOUT THE SERVICES AND BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE FROM THE FEDERATION.

BE INCLUDED IN:  WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. EMAIL US YOUR BIO, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION.

 

STARS AND NEWSMAKERS

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. Read

Jill Corey: The Ultimate Diva!

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. Read

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. Read

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. Read

INTERVIEWS: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AMANDA McBROOM, GLORIA LORING, ALISON ENGLAND?

 

 

Honoring the best in the business:

ROSEANNA VITRO: This woman is a national treasure.

Roseanna brings a wealth of swing, melodic improvisation and heartfelt expression to the jazz idiom.   She combines a vibrant energy and spirit, a deep understanding of the history and theoretical elements of jazz with her rhythmic, soulful southern roots to produce her own unique sound and style.   Her many CDs have featured Elvin Jones, “Fat Head” Newman, George Coleman, Al Foster, Kenny Barron, Kenny Werner, Gary Bartz and Fred Hersch.  Roseanna was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame in 1998 along with Bob Dorough and John Stubbelfield.  Read

Mark Murphy.

Best singers, composers, music personalities according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.

 

 

DONNA BYRNE

DONNA BYRNE unquestionably a signature of perfection and a monument of excellence to contemporary Jazz. Read

 

ENCYCLOPEDIAS BY THE FEDERATION (Click on photo to enlarge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thematic Encyclopedia of Cabaret Jazz                    Encyclopedia of Jazz                                                       Concise Encyclopedia of American Music And Showbiz

                                                                                                    

MAJOR ARTICLES                                                                                                                                       1-The 2,500 Best CDs & Albums Of All Time Read                                                                                      2-Patrice Ferris graces the cover of Volume 5 of the World Who's Who in Jazz Cabaret Music and Entertainment. Read                                                                                                                                                       3-The complete history of Cabaret-Jazz from A to Z (45 Page in-depth article) Read                                         4-The very best Jazz-Cabaret singers in the United and around the world. Read                                         5-Femmes fatales and ultimate divas! Who are they? Read                                                                       6-Why singers, celebrities, and movie stars pose naked? Read                                                                  7-New book exposes very shocking facts about music, showbiz, jazz and singers. Documented extraordinary claims and facts: Afro-Americans and women artists suffered most!! Read                       8-Bee Palmer was too much for her time, and men adored her!! Read                                                     9-FAMSPA honors Patrice Ferris, Bruce Morrow "Cousin Brucie", Dr. Trudy Pitts, and Antoinette Montague.Read                                                                                                                                                 10-Forgotten stars and legendary entertainers. Read                                                                                11-How much do you know about Cakewalk and Ragtime? Read                                                           12-Radio golden era. The early stars...It really all started with Frank Sinatra. Read                               13-The best musical films of all time. Read                                                                                                      14-Fantasies of the 1920's musicals.  Vice squad…gorgeous girls…fabulous legs and delighted audience. Read                                                                                                                                                15-The world 3 biggest musical festivals/concerts of all time. Read                                                           16-World who’s who in famous gossip, worst jokes and insults. Read                                                           17-Singers with most global impact on world music and fans around the globe in the 20th & 21st centuries. Read                                                                                                                                                18-Music, showbiz and entertainment outstanding personalities of the 21st century: the living legends. People’s choice in 75 countries. Read                                                                                                                     19-Most successful recording artists with the biggest hits of all time. Their best selling albums and gross earnings. Read                                                                                                                                                                                                   20-How and where to book your show: Very important advice and tips to consider when booking your show at venues. Read

 

 JUST PUBLISHED. VOL. 4 & 5 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS  AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES  OF THE 19th, 20th AND 21st CENTURIES" Read the Reviews  

Photo: Diva Patrice Ferris on the front cover of "BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF THE 19th, 20th AND 21st CENTURIES" [970 Photos] (Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment) published by FAMSPA and TimesSquarePress. Published on July 29, 2007. PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS NOW by clicking on this link Books

"Simply Magnificent! The book is an addictive and most captivating book. It has it all; in-depth research, historical data, roster of the world who’s who, charts and billboard of the greatest hits of all time, and –the piece de resistance- the list and rating of best and hottest Jazz, Pop and cabaret singers, musicians and entertainers of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.. In other words, it is complete."-International News Agency.

"one of the best books ever published on Jazz, world showbiz, cabaret and beloved stars who entertained us for generations. This book is a must read book. Get your copy."-International Herald Daily News.

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SHOWBIZ, PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE PRESENT (Vol. IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment) PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS NOW by clicking on this link Books

THE MOST FASCINATING AND INFLUENTIAL ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND CABARET BOOK EVER PUBLISHED.   Read articles and reviews

Photo: Peggy Judy on the front cover of "SHOWBIZ, PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE PRESENT (Vol. IV of World Who's Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment.)

Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present: THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT SINGERS, WORLD SHOWBIZ AND ENTERTAINMENT. 5 Stars+

Review by Dr. Gisele von Guntunbergersen, Editor-in-Chief of World Art Celebrities Journal.


Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment: “Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present” contains 800 photos, 60 chapters, more than 6,000 names, all the glitters, the stories, data, statistics and lists of lists of all those who left their mark on the world of music and showbiz from progressive fusion rock to jazz and pop. And from the year's big buzz lists to national music awards, and from San Remo Song Festival awards, airplay world official top 100 and divas to the ultimate entertainers, singers and songwriters of our time. It started with the first day of entertainment and the dawn of world music, singers and pioneers. This is an unbelievable gigantic accomplishment on a very large scale by a showbiz expert, author and producer, Maximillien de Lafayette. It is overwhelming. It is Homeric in the wealth of information it offers, the descriptive categories of live performances, styles, schools and music genres and rich biographic chronicles of singers, composers, musicians, writers, producers and giants of the industry. Volume IV illustrates and explains in-depth the fabric and divergent world of stars and showbiz. A new wave of formidable talents invaded the book, starting with the cover. In Volume IV, and as expected, you will find the biography and career highlights of famous stars, artists, composers, songwriters, comedians from 135 countries. But the author walked 10 more miles to include all those who made significant contributions to the world of music and entertainment, regardless of their visibility, name recognition and status. "Recognizing others' talents is the primordial duty of an honest historian and a well-informed critic. Household names or obscure but gifted artists have the same rights and are entitled to be recognized by the public. To do so, a responsible writer should not exclusively and constantly write about the rich and the famous. I have a strong medium here to offer those magnificent and unknown talents a maximum exposure. I did. I had to do it. So expect to hear and read about fabulous singers and musicians who were deprived from opportunities to be written up in newspapers and magazines..." said Mr. de Lafayette, author of the Who's Who. Add Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present to your library. It is an essential reference. A magnificent and refreshing book. Volume IV is the book of the year. Reviewed by Dr. Gisele von Guntunbergersen.

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How much do you know about International Stars?

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren (Born on September 20, 1934, Rome, Italy. Height: 5' 8'') loves the United States and she remains grateful to America’s for turning her into an international star. But there are two things she does not like about the United States: 1-Movie theaters, because “The popcorn is too noisy. I hate that", she explained. 2-David Letterman, because when Loren appeared on his show, Letterman kept on and on and on talking about her body and constantly steering at her breast and making inappropriate remarks. Loren begged him to stop looking at her breast and commenting about it. She said: “Would you please stop talking and looking at my breast…I am a grandmother now.” Loren always felt uncomfortable when cinema executives and producers focused their attention on her breast rather than on her talent.

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Gina Lollobrigida, Howard Hughes, Hollywood and her 41 year old new husband

She said: “Hollywood makeup and American beauty (cosmetics) products make a woman age ungracefully.”

Photo: Lollobrigida with Rafols. At 80, she remarried Javier Rigau y Rafols (who is more than three decades her junior.) have known each other for 22 years. She met the Spanish property entrepreneur, now 45, at a party in Monte Carlo.

While briefly working in Hollywood, Gina Lollobrigida categorically refused to use American cosmetic products. Once, she said: “Hollywood makeup and American beauty (cosmetics) products make a woman age ungracefully.” So, she used to ask her agent in Rome, Italy, to ship her French and Italian cosmetic products. Lollobrigida was born on July 4, 1927 in Subiaco, Italy. She has a Golden Globe as the world’s most favorite star, 3 Nastri d’Argento, and 6 prestigious David di Donatello awards. In October 2006, at age 79, she announced to Spain's ¡Hola! magazine her engagement to a 45-year-old Spanish businessman, Javier Rigau y Rafols, whom she met in 1984 in a party in Monaco. Lollobrigida and her husband called off the engagement 6 December 2006 due to media pressure surrounding the event. Read full article

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ARIANA ATTIE’S DEBUT CD “INSPIRE”: A VOCAL MARVEL! 5 STARS.

Ariana Attie released her debut CD “Inspire”; a most unusual musical-vocal product difficult to categorize. It is a rainbow of an absolute vocal beauty and virtuosity blended with free form musical innovation.  Attie’s voice is out of this world; superb and exquisite at so many levels. Ariana Attie is a phenomenon herself; she writes, composes and produces the whole thing! God knows how many instruments she plays. With an enormous interest, I listened to Attie’s “Inspire”. It was a pure delight. But would this superb CD become a financial jackpot? Hard to tell, because Attie’s genre is so sophisticated, elegant, pure and inspirational for our turbulent and metallic times. But, on the other hand, “Inspire” attests to an outstanding and most unusual  vocal quality of Ariana Attie, and uplifting messages, and this could transform the CD into a collector’s item. Only time will tell. Grosso modo, “INSPIRE” is a vocal treasure. “Inspire”, number 12 on the CD: This tune is vivacious in tempo, strong a little bit on the drums, but harmoniously blends with the exquisite and lyrically operatic voice of Attie. “Little Man”, number 11 on the CD: From the very first note, you sense a delightful sensual beauty in Attie’s voice; it radiates beauty in every whisper. This woman sings like a dream. She has a clear, rich, elegant and well-crafted voice. Attie is made for concerts. She has all the ingredients of a great singer. In addition to the natural beauty of her music, the lyrics are a myriad of poetic sweetness and in the same time a torrent of sensitive emotions. “Everywhere I go”, number 5 on the CD: Her angelic voice changes all of a sudden to be transmuted into waves of spiritually existentialistic musical vibes. The wealth of her voice is overwhelming. It encompasses the flair of the mid sixties enrobed with the bursting beauty of free form expression. Is it Joan Baez? Judy Collins? A transcendental musical expression? A Celtic goddess outcry? All of the above. “Closer”, number 3 on the CD: One of my favorites. The voice gets more melodious, yet rebellious in its lyrical beauty. The piano accompaniment and the guitar clever and discreet touch add an extra dimension of musical tenderness, beauty and finesse. Of course, Attie’s voice helps the music radiate with elegance and warmth. “Hold Your Head Up High”, number 4 on the CD: An uplifting and powerful song. Rich in orchestration and multiple layers of musical arrangements. From old fashion organ sound, to a combination of vocal effects and synthesizer’s amazing sequence variation and quasi symphonic results created by a clever musical mixing and editing. “Inspire” is highly recommended. Get your copy. You will treasure it for years to come. Rating: Voice:5 stars out of five. Music: 3 stars out of five.-Reviewer MDL.  Website: http://www.arianaattie.com

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WHO’S WHO OF STARS AND CELEBRITIES WHO EARNED MOST IN 2007 (PERFORMING ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SHOWBIZ, MUSIC, CINEMA, TV, MEDIA.) Photos and lists. Read  WHO’S WHO OF THE RICHEST WOMEN STARS AND SINGERS. Read

Annual earning does not reflect their total wealth, nor the gross earnings they received from their career throughout the years. In their lifetime, some artists have earned more than $700 Million (Gross) from shows, performances, tours, public appearances, attending functions (Oh Yes! Some get paid just to appear in your reception, gala or shaking hands with dignitaries, the public and you!!), royalties, endorsing products, CDs sales, etc., yet, they did not appear on the 2007 of artists who earned most per annum. Margin of error 2%. Read

WHAT'S HAPPENING

PAULETTE ATTIE: A diva for our time.

Very different roles have contributed to Paulette Attie’s unique career, from the leading lady in Tennessee William’s The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, Lady Capulet in Sensations, Dorothy Parker in A Dorothy Parker Montage, Eve in The Apple Tree, and the Duchess of Windsor in Duchess and the Duke, all Off-Broadway, to the old maid in Menotti’s opera, The Old Maid and the Thief. When she played the latter, family members who saw the opera kept asking when she would appear on stage. Everything about Paulette’s carriage, make-up, and persona were so transformed, they didn’t recognize her. Read

 

Molly Brandenburg, aka Peggy Judy making a buzz in Hollywood...

Photo: The stunning Molly Brandenburg, aka the legendary Peggy Judy with fans...after her big show at the M Bar in Hollywood, July 13, 2007.

Singing, swinging, sixties’ sensation Miss Peggy Judy made a thrilling comeback appearance July 13 at the very hip “M” Bar in Hollywood, dazzling the packed house with a revamped show.  The unforgettable evening combined some of Peggy’s crowd pleasing favorites with a jazzy new set of songs.  It was Peggy’s first big show in three years – and the crowd ate up every minute of the hilarious evening. READ

Suzanne Grzanna to appear on the cover of volume 6 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment (1200 Photos!). Read

The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) announced this week that Suzanne Grzanna will grace the cover of volume 6 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. "This new volume is a major undertaking" said Carol Lexter, an associate editor. What is so special about this new tome? Lexter said: "First, look at the title: "History of Entertainment Greats From the 1800’s to the Present: Cinema, Music, Divas, Legends" It is self-explanatory. The book contains 1,200 photos and retraces the chronological development of showbiz and music from the 1800s to the present." And how about the cover? Germaine Poitiers, senior editor of the Who's who said: "One more round...every time we come up with a new volume, we try to find the most suitable celebrity or talent -in this case- to grace the cover. It is not easy, you know. And all these showbiz politics in town and hot talks of publicists and artists' agents make our job quite unpleasant and demanding. I am talking about PR firms who are pushing for their clients...they want their stars to be on the cover. Some are obnoxious... they tell you, hey, if you don't put this or that (meaning their stars) on the cover, we will stop advertising on your website. You see what I mean!" So who is going to appear on the cover of the new volume? Lexter said: "We were looking for a talent who blends the glory and nostalgia of the past with contemporary and fresh breeze of today's genre...in other words, an artist who brings to the table, solid traditional musical heritage and innovative modern style. Suzanne Grzanna fits the bill. She is accomplished at so many levels; she is a composer, a singer, a writer, a producer and a pioneer. Besides, she is stunning! Yep! Looks help too. So, she is the one. Read

THE OTHER ASPECT OF ENTERTAINMENT. BUT OF COURSE, RADIO, TV AND MEDIA PERSONALITIES ARE ENTERTAINERS!!

                        MEDIA PERSONALITIES WHO MADE THEIR MARK...THE MOST ADMIRED ONES. AND YES! MANY ARE ENTERTAINERS EXTRAORDINAIRES!! Read

ENTERTAINING FACES OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT MAINSTREAM. YES CONTESSA! THESE FACES ARE SO FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING!

Photos from L to R: 1-Jay Leno. 2-Michael Moore.

You don’t have to be a diva or a Rock star to be entertaining. If you have an unusual face or if you are known for unusual temperament, ipso facto you qualify. Entertaining faces of politicians and headliners: The way I see them. Read full article

 

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How and where to book your show: Very important advice and tips to consider when booking your show at venues. Read

How to advertise yourself. The media is a powerful thing. Read

List of names of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PERFORMERS, ENTERTAINERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS BY STYLE, QUALITY, MUSIC. For Jazz ambiance...Cabaret ambiance...Concert Hall...American Standards...Cozy romantic venues. Read

STARS & CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES. Read

RECIPIENTS OF THE UNITED STATES LIVING LEGEND AWARD: CATEGORY: MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, SHOWBIZ, PERFORMING ARTS. Read

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...Read

Roster of names of the legitimate American cabaret singers.  See the complete list.

REPORT: THE YEAR BEST IN JAZZ, CABARET AND WORLD MUSIC. THE GREAT ONES!! THE ULTIMATE DIVAS, SINGERS, SONGWRITERS AND MUSICIANS OF CABARET, JAZZ, AMERICAN STANDARDS AND WORLD MUSIC.

Stars &  celebrities of the year. From the most boring to the most talented and luckiest celebrities...Read

CDS REVIEWS: OUR PICK. THE BEST. THE WORST AND THE TURKEYS OF THE MONTH.100 CDS ARE REVIEWED EACH MONTH LIST OF THE BEST CDS of 2005 and 2006

MOST SUCCESSFUL RECORDING ARTISTS WITH THE BIGGEST HITS OF ALL TIME. THEIR BEST SELLING ALBUMS AND GROSS EARNINGS. Read

Serious Concerns: Jazz Musicians Are Largely Male And Well Educated But Many Are Underpaid And Lack Benefits. SO MANY OUTSTANDING JAZZ AND CABARET ARTISTS ARE OUT OF WORK. Less than 4% of local artists in New York City perform twice a week. Read

Mark Murphy.

Best singers, composers, music personalities according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.

ANY FUTURE FOR HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO TURN 40? Halle Berry, David Schwimmer, Samantha Fox and Chris Evans turned 42 in 2007. Hollywood has a huge downer on women over 40. With Berry seemingly still in her prime, stunningly good looking and much in demand, perhaps she will prove an exception to the rule. But Hollywood is littered with tales of aging starlets who see their careers take a nosedive after they pass the big 4-0...Read

David BowieThe 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.

List of names of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PERFORMERS, ENTERTAINERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS BY STYLE, QUALITY, MUSIC. For Jazz ambiance...Cabaret ambiance...Concert Hall...American Standards...Cozy romantic venues. Read

INTERVIEWS: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AMANDA McBROOM, GLORIA LORING, ALISON ENGLAND?

Best singers, composers, music personalities according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.

BE INCLUDED IN "VOLUME V OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT" Read

Did You Know that artists who are featured in our magazine, on our website and written up in our books, who's who and encyclopedias could  reach an audience of 21 million readers in 135 countries through our publications and association with other magazines, journals, websites and international newswire services?

 

DID YOU READ LATELY " CABARET VILLE" MAGAZINE? IT IS TERRIFIC!! THE WORLD LARGEST CABARET PUBLICATION! Published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA)

http://www.cabaretville.com

EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT CABARET, JAZZ AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT...AND OF COURSE CDs REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS WITH THE STARS! OVER 200 PAGES AN ISSUE!

 

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DE LAFAYETTE UNIVERSAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND PERFORMING ARTS

En route: A major new publication on music, showbiz musicians, singers jazz and divas.

THEMATIC & BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SINGERS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. From Bach to Elton John and from Baroque and chamber music to jazz and cabaret; this is the core and concept of a new encyclopedia on music currently in production and soon to be made available to the public.

Photo: Ilil Arbel, PH.D. co-author of the encyclopedia.

What is so special about this encyclopedia and what should we expect to see and read in this enormous and ambitious project? We went directly to the source to find out: Ilil Arbel, Ph.D., co-author of the Encyclopedia. Read

 

 

 

 

 

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Talented artists, an original choreography, a symphony of colours and a loyalty to a great tradition : the Revue of the Paradis Latin is like a champagne cocktail of beauty and joyful living, both exciting and romantic, with its striking ballets and surprising attractions. The dynamism and humour of the hosts, the elegance of the surroundings, the pleasant and attentive waiters of the famous Brigade de Salle of the Paradis Latin only add to the quality of the show to guarantee you an unforgettable moment of a very Parisian "Vie en Rose".

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