FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Parashqevi Simaku signed a contract in HollywoodAlbanian CD Echoes From Iliria and her Echoes from Iliria to Canada Parashqevi Simaku has signed a contract in Hollywood for her new CD in Albanian language titled Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria).
New York based Muza Records and Hollywood based Lunaticworks and Reincarnate Music announce the signing of recording artist Simaku (aka Parashqevi Simaku) to a worldwide recording and publishing deal in connection with her new Albanian language CD Echoes from Iliria. In the USA, the album will be manufactured and distributed by Sony/BMG Music Entertainment (Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears).
"I am very happy to get this opportunity to share my music on an international stage" said Simaku. I am grateful to Robert and Jason
Whittington for making this happen. Whittington of Lunaticworks/Reincarnate said "we are very excited about signing Simaku, a uniquely gifted artist. The roots of her music are unheard of in much of the modern world and her voice and music have global appeal." Echoes from Iliria is 10 original songs in Albanian-language mixing ancient Albanian "Popullore" (folk) and American modernism. Simaku wrote and produced the album with her producer/guitar player and husband Robert Nolfe. The full-length CD will be released by Sony/BMG in US stores on February 21st and is available for pre-sale at the websites of Tower Records, Amazon, Best Buy, Circuit City among others. The single Haxhirea can be previewed at www.muzarecords.com. Muza Records is located in New York, NY and is the home to Simaku and Robert's world music projects. Sony/BMG is one of the largest distributors of music in the world and is based in New York, NY. Lunaticworks, run by music industry veteran Jason Whittington and Reincarnate Music are both based in Hollywood, CA.
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Simaku appearing live in Manhattan inside Borders to sing and sign autographs of her new CD Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria). Albanians and world music fans alike are specially invited to Borders. Albanian world music artist Simaku will sing live and then sign copies of her Albanian language CD Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria). Simaku is the first Albanian recording artist to be signed to a major distribution company (Sony/BMG Music Entertainment). The new CD is available at Borders, Virgin Megastore, Tower Records and other stores across the US.
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Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria) An eclectic yet culturally significant blend of Albanian folklore, international flavors and American modernism, Simakus new CD Echoes from Iliria is now available in U.S. stores. This modern world music album contains 10 tracks in Albanian language. Simakus music is part archive, part futurism. Ancient folklore brought to life through angelic melodies in exotic, contemporary arrangements. Manufactured & Distributed in the USA by Sony/BMG Music Entertainment. © 2006 Muza Records, LLC http://www.muzarecords.com/ Simaku has been recognized in America and internationally for her good will in donating her CD to Albania, Kosova and Macedonia as reported by the popular American world music news organization and web portal: Albanian Star Simaku Releases Her First US Album and Donates CDs to Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia
When simaku signed the music contract in Hollywood, she kept all the rights for the territories of Albania, Kosova and Macedonia out of the deal.
The following is an official statement from Parashqevi simaku: At this
time, I would like to announce that without hesitation I grant the rights to
manufacture and distribute my new 10-song album in Albanian language, Echoes
The folk songs belong to my people and these songs have made me who I am.
I, Parashqevi simaku, give to all the music stores and radio televisions of
Albania, Kosova and Macedonia the rights to sell, use, and distribute my
album Jehone nga Iliria (Echoes
This is a gift from me and my husband and producer Robert Nolfe as a
contribution to preserve Albanian music.
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Parashqevi Simaku's Albanian world music album Echoes from Iliria (Jehone
nga Ilria) is now available for digital download through the iTunes virtual
store (www.itunes.com).
Albanian Star Simaku Releases Her First US Album and Donates CDs to Albania,
Kosovo and Macedonia
Parashqevi Simaku's Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Ilria), her new Albanian
world music album, is now available for download from iTunes, the leading
online distributor of digital music in the world. iTunes is owned by US
computer giant Apple. This is in addition to Sony/BMG Entertainment's
distribution of Simaku's new CD in US record stores such as Tower Records,
Virgin Megastores and Borders.
Simaku's Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria) is also now being featured
at Virgin Megastores's listening stations where her music can be previewed
with headphones. World music is one of the top sellers in their Manhattan
stores due New York's international profile with Virgins's flagship store
located in the infamous Times Square.
Simaku recently performed live at Borders in Manhattan where over 100 fans
attended and Albanian music was shared with a cosmopolitan public including
Stan Dragoti, Fadil Berisha, Donika Bardha, Gary Kokalari and Tony Dovalani,
who recently starred on ABC Television's spektaklin amerikan "Vallezim me
yjet". With her husband Robert Nolfe on guitar, Simaku perfromed songs
from the new CD and signed autographs.
A promotional tour for Echoes from Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria) is continuing
sponsored by Sony/BMG and Borders as Simaku makes special appearances
performing at Borders in various US cities.
In an extraodinary event, Parashqevi Simaku has given her new album, Echoes
From Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria), to Albania, Kosova and Macedonia for free.
When Simaku signed the music contract in Hollywood, she retained the rights
for the territories of Albania, Kosova and Macedonia.
Parashqevi Simaku has made the following statement: "At this time, I would
like to announce that without hesitation I grant the rights to manufacture
and distribute my new 10-song album in Albanian language, Echoes From Iliria
(Jehone nga Iliria) to Albania, Kosova and Macedonia for free. The folk
songs belong to my people and these songs have made me who I am. I,
Parashqevi Simaku, give to all the music stores and radio televisions of
Albania, Kosova and Macedonia the rights to sell, use, and distribute my
album Jehone nga Iliria (Echoes From Iliria). In Albania, I have already
given away 250 original masters of the CD that were manufactured by Sony/BMG
in the United States. This is a gift from me and my husband and producer
Robert Nolfe as a contribution to preserve Albanian music."
Simaku's new song Anes Lumenjve is a special song dedicated to all Albanian
immigrants around the world. The lyrics from this new original song are
based on the honorable poet Fan S. Noli's famous poem.
Simaku touring US cities with Albanian language CD Echoes From Iliria,
sponsored by Sony/BMG and Borders Books & Music.
April 30, 2006
After a successful event at Borders Books & Music in Manhattan (New York
City), Simaku is embarking on a six-city promotional tour in the United
States, sponsored by Sony/BMG and Borders. By hosting Simaku at these
events, Borders is promoting Albanian music like the works of best-selling
authors, music superstars and notable dignitaries such as Madeline Albright,
Andrea Bocelli and Ted Kennedy.
Echoes from Iliria, the new CD written, recorded and produced by Simaku and
her husband Robert Nolfe, is an eclectic, culturally significant blend of
Albanian folklore, international flavors and American modernism.
Simaku and Robert will perform songs from their new album and will sign
autographs immediately following each performance.
Following is Simaku's tour dates at Borders Books & Music locations:
May 6 at 3pm - Paramus, NJ
Simaku stated "It gives me great joy to sing in my mother's tongue here in
America. I look forward to sharing my new music with the Albanian diaspora
and world music fans."
"In this crowded music scene in the US, I am happy to have this unique
opportunity to share this peculiar music", said Robert Nolfe. "Albanian
folk has been in my heart for a long time. I am looking forward to playing
guitar and singing Ilirian chants with Simaku."
For more details visit Simaku.com
Sony Music welcomes Simaku and her Echoes from Iliria to Canada
New York, NY May 17th, 2006
Echoes from Iliria, the new CD by Albanian modern-folk recording artist
Simaku has just been released by Sony Music in Canada on May 16th. This
puts Simaku's new Albanian language CD next to others new releases by
artists such as Pink, Dixie Chicks and Neil Diamond.
For new releases by Sony Music-Canada:
http://www.sonybmg.ca/releases.cgi
Continuing her tour in the US, Simaku is performing a live set Saturday May 20th at 7pm at Borders Books & Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The songs are from her new modern Albanian folk album Echoes from Iliria and she will appear with her husband and producer Robert Nolfe accompanying her on guitar. This promotional tour continues on June 2nd and June 3rd, with Simaku and Robert performing and autographing CD's at Borders in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois.
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CD to be manufactured and distributed by Sony/BMG in the USA.
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