Moiano is very much Peter Lesages project, involving a lot of other great musicians. 32 years old, living in Ghent (Belgium), Peter Lesage is a singer, pianist, writer, composer and producer. As a musician much appreciated by fellow artists, he played with Krewcial, 4T4, Plastyk Buddha, Flip Kowlier, Gabriel Rios, t hof van commerce, Thou,... He also shared stages with Fertile Ground, Blackalicious and Bilal.
Moianos songs are poems with a strong soulful character, deeply influenced by todays urban sound (hip hop, 2 step, nu soul). Theyre sung by Peter himself or delivered by MC GUS. The rhodes or wurlitzer and hornsection create a 70s sound, provoking an intriguing tension with the rhythms contemporary character. Sometimes very organic and danceable, sometimes laid back, smooth but always melodic, recognisable and fresh.
In April 2004 moiano released its debut album 'soulschool' in Belgium on its own label 'on the moon' records. In order to announce this release, a promo single has been launched: the music and u, which is the opening track on the album. The seconde and third single; little less and underneath got high rotations on several belgian radiostations such as Radio 1, Studio Brussel and FM Brussel. Former Moiano releases are its time e.p. (2000) on B9000/Bang and keep my heart with it 12inch (2001) on B9000/EMI.
Moianos live reputation is one of a kind. Peter Lesage is backed by a fabulous band. Bass player, also on the first Moiano e.p., is Maarten Standaert (Krewcial, Gabriel Rios). MC Gus, whos the backbone for Krewcial, Belgiums finest hip hop producer. Patrick Dorcean on drums (Zap Mama, Khadja Nin). Backing vocals by Nina Babet (Ozark Henry), a strong voice from the UK. Young and talented vocalist Steffen Caers is the newest member of the band, together with virtuose trombone player Frederik Heirman and percussionplayer Eva Schampaert. Erwin Vann, an established composer and saxophone player in Belgiums jazz scene (check out his records some sounds, eleven and worlds!) also worked on the horn arrangements for Moiano. Much respected trumpet player Laurent Blondiau (Mk spirit) completes the band. In the last two years Moiano has been playing on several notorious festivals, such as Cactus Festival, 10 days off, Pukkelpop, Dranouter and Bluenote Festival, to name but a few. [www.moiano.com]
