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MARTHA D. LEWIS

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Thanks for all your support guys
Much love and peace
Martha D Lewis.
Activities In Brief: •Songwriting and touring in the acoustic alternative rock duo 'MARTHA AND EVE' , for futher info visit www.marthaandeve.co.uk •Leading, composing and touring with CAFÉ AMAN Martha's band / orchestra of worldbeat / contemporary music. •Composing and arranging Title and Incidental music for Film, TV and commissioned works. •4 albums releases since 1996 on Budd Label •Session recording artist on vocals, guitar and percussion •Vocal skills and performance coach
Marthas' Official Website: www.marthalewis.co.uk
Martha and Eve Official Website: www.marthaandeve.co.uk _____________________
Activities in detail
Martha Lewis is a London based British Born Cypriot composer , musician performing and recording artist whose musical journey began on guitar at the age of 8. Significant landmarks in her early journey were leading her first semi-pro band at 14 and completing a B.A.(Hons) in Performing Arts at University. Martha went on to begin a career as a Live session musician and vocalist in London.
Martha leads, composes and tours with ‘Cafe Aman’, (Martha’s solo project) ) a band of world & contemporary music which features her original compositions and follows her passion for vocal, piano , Greek, World Dance and Classical music..The ‘Café Aman’ journey 2007 continues with the release in July 07 of the CD ‘ MARTHA LEWIS CAFÉ AMAN- DOUBLE LIFE. A National Live tour will follow in the Autumn of 2007.
In 1987 , Martha created - with Eve Polycarpou - the much acclaimed music-comedy duo ‘Donna and Kebab’. The duo rapidly accumulated TV and Radio and Theatre credits nationally and Europe wide.In 1995 , re-named ‘Martha and Eve’ , the duo focussed their attention on their prolific song writing skills and have recorded 3 albums , a club single and a DVD of their show “LIVE at The Hackney Empire’. This long standing musical partnership continues and is celebrating their 20 year music partnership with a tour.
Also as a composer, Martha has received numerous commissions for music work including The Arts Council, The London Arts Board, PRS, Music Festivals , several theatre plays , a short film and 2 documentaries.
As a presenter, Martha has presented world music programmes on radio , including a documentary for BBC Radio 3 on ‘Rembetika - The Greek Blues.’
As a vocal coach, Martha is a visiting lecturer at City University, London (www.city.ac.uk) where she leads the ‘Vocal and Performance Skills’ courses. Her workshops, classes and one –to –one sessions have been hosted by a wealth of venues and festivals including Record companies and studios, the Commonwealth Institute, Performing Arts Colleges and even Holloway Prison!Martha is co-founder and director of the S.T.A.R performance school for 7-18 year olds. _____________________


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/12/2007
Band Members: MARTHA D. LEWIS-CAFÉ AMAN – DOUBLE LIFE
DEBUT SOLO ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE!
from HMV, Virgin, itunes
and most digital outlets including
Napster, HMV digital, Tesco
Catalogue Number: BUDD CD007
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Contact details for MARTHA D LEWIS
BUDD MUSIC
[email protected] tel: 0044 (0)776 117 4204
tel:00 44 (0)208 493 8085
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FOR RECENT 'LIVE IN LONDON' VIDEO CLIP
go to 'www.youtube.com'
type in 'MARTHA D LEWIS' in the search bar
then select 'Live In London 2008'
or copy and paste
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FOR AN EPK (ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT)
complete with audio clips, pics, biog etc
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'http://www.sonicbids.com/MarthaLewisCafeAman'

Influences: BACKGROUND OF CAFÉ AMAN
In the late 90’s, Martha began to create a classical urban mix of music , with colourful Eastern modes , fusing the contemporary cosmopolitan influences of her upbringing in London , with Rembetika , the music of the Greek refugees from Asia Minor.
[Rembetika music is the music of Martha’s parent culture and features strongly in her upbringing].
Martha created the project Café Aman following her passion for vocal based instrumental music , world music and Classical music and to perform her compositions , in which she sings and plays percussion and guitar.
Café Aman began with an Arts Council commission in 1999. This commissioned work instantly received wide acclaim after a broadcast of the entire concert by BBC Radio 3.
Café Aman went on to accumulate numerous performance credits at venue and festivals such as Jazz Cafe London : BBC World Music Festival Nottingham : Bracknell Summer World Music Festival , : Bristol Hope Centre : Pheonix Theatre Exeter : Brighton Komedia : Cargo Jazz Festival : London Jazz Festival : Chard Festival Somerset : Purcell Room London : Queen Elizabeth Hall South Bank London : Brighton Festival : May Fest : Chichester World Music Festival : City of London Festival : Croydon World Music Festival : Cabot Hall Canary Wharf London.
Sounds Like:

For access to all of Martha D. Lewis' performance videos please copy and
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or you should go to www.youtube.com and type 'buddmusic' into the search
bar and select 'channels' from the drop down list next to the search box
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REVIEWS OF
CAFE AMAN 'LIVE'

“Lewis' unique crossover style , trademark passionate, sonorous vocals and haunting melodies lie on a bed of sonic Mediterranean beats” BBC Radio
"Far from just another chunk of culture -hopping opportunism, Cafe Aman is a unique cultural crossover driven by a charismatic leader. A distinctly live wire of musical independence Cafe Aman is Lewis’ s first solo venture and the biggest show she has so far connected her formidable voice to....Lewis has a yearning upturn to her voice to go with its majestic and clamourous power.. The music of Café Aman is as much about changing London as it is about Mediterranean roots, it burns a volatile fuel of European folk music, modern Technology , pop influences and jazz Improvisation. Cafe Aman is going places”. John Fordham The Guardian.
“Martha Lewis' Cafe Aman project marries the urban blues of the cafes of Athens in the 1920s with urban London. Martha grew up in London and her dance-friendly world music, takes in tango, classical music and Greek rhythms. The instrumentation of her band provide a nostalgic and lyrical background to her striking vocal lead.” Stephen Graham Jazz Mag
“here World music collides with the ‘Dark side of the moon “ era of Pink Floyd. Powerful drums and mantra like vocal delivery , highlight the feeling of spirituality which infuses the pieces.” Absolute World.
“Held together by the passionate almost eerie vocals of songstress Martha Lewis” Evening Standard.
"this expert 9 piece orchestra with strings, accordion, and a powerful rhythm section, create a potent mix which is set to provide a beguiling new sound on the live scene." Brighton Festival.
"a rare combination of classic melody, improvised Eastern Flavoured solos, and bang up-to date urban grooves that place it firmly in 21st century London." Channel 4

REVIEWS OF MARTHA AND EVE
"These Mediterranean Madams combine talent, charm and the friendliest charisma with spine tingling vocals, steely edged guitars, stunning songs, impeccable harmonies and infectious humour"
The Observer

"Knockout performance… the best I have seen in many years – exhilarating rhythms, stunning songs and breathtaking, spine-tingling vocals"
The Guardian

“Martha and Eve are songwriters of stature"
The Standard
“The soaring vocals, hot harmonies, exhilarating rhythms & highly spirited infectious humour of these Mediterranean Madams”

"Not to be missed… charismatic raunchy acoustic, soul, folk and rock duo"
Time Out
"Their haunting version of Autumn Leaves was as you've never heard it before"
The Stage
Record Label: BUDD
Type of Label: Indie

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