
I will be donating my services again tonight and will DJing at the LA Room to Read event which raises money in countries to build schools to teach children how to read. A wonderful organization and am proud to be attached to. http://www.roomtoread.org
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NOw airing Episode #1 of my radio show ”The Grand Bazaar” airs for the David Lynch Foundation Transcend Radio station.
http://transcendentalmusic.org/radio
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The Silhouette -An ambient electronic piece of music written for English painter Katherine Scrivens who resides in Denmark. This piece is for her mini documentary.
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Happy to be back in Russia where I will be performing solo at the Voice of Nomads International music festival in The Republic of Buryatia near Siberia This stems from my work with Huun Huur Tu. Very excited to be collaborating with many native singers from the region. .https://www.facebook.com/pages/Voice-of-nomads-International-music-festival/106194362773128
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Just returned home from a quick NIyaz tour playing NYC & International Louisiana Festival in Lafayette Louisiana. Always love playing festival intimate clubs, but happy to be home and get back into the studio. New music coming soon.
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After my teaching in France I went back to Israel to record w/ Bruno Guez. His record is really taking shape, stay tuned for details.
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Privileged to announce I will have my own radio show on the David Lynch Foundation channel on 365.com for his Trasidental Meditaion foundation. Stay tuned for details. Here is the teaser video.
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Enjoying my time teaching in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne region of France at Studio 160 at a University. Lovely people and a amazing studio!
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Here is the video of the title track I produced for the film “Phantom” starring Ed Harris and David Duchovny. Music by Jeff Rona and Rachel Fannan. Produced & mixed by Carmen Rizzo. Video directed by Adam Bluming.
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Great show tonight at Hotel Cafe Lea Cappelli you were amazing! Had so much fun playing w/ you. Big thanks to Jamie Muhoberac & Chris Bruce, the best of the best.
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At the movie premier for the film Phantom staring Ed Harris, Julian Adams, David Duchovny, William Fichtner, at Hollywoods famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Jeff Rona did the score, I produced the theme song “Ocean” featuring Rachel Fannan (UNKLE)
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The new artist I am producing Lea Cappelli will be making her Los Angeles debut Feb 28th-7pm @ Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. The band will consist of Lea, Jamie Muhoberac, Chris Bruce & my self.
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I will start this month the music for a short film called “Under Sense” by Italian film maker Simona Ilaria di Michele. Stay tuned for details.
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The best part of Grammy week is the Special Merritt Awards show. I brought my kids, an annual treat for them
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Really excited to finally introduce Lea Cappelli the 17 year old artist from Scottsdale Arizona I am currently producing. Here is a teaser video. Very proud of this music!
Introducing Lea Cappelli from Lea Cappelli on Vimeo.
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Happy to announce that my band Niyaz is now available digitally in Turkey on iTunes exclusively on Electrofone Music.
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Last November (2012) Niyaz performed in London at Rich Mix and was recorded by Iranian Manoto TV http://youtu.be/yUUsszOWFtw
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Here is our Niyaz band interview on The Strand- BBC. Click here.
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Happy to announce I am Djing in Dallas New Years Eve. Avent Garde @ Le Vu. Very excited! You can buy tickets here.
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Here is a little teaser from my forthcoming album “Romancia”~ coming early 2013 on Electrofone Music.
Carmen Rizzo- “Romancia” album teaser from Carmen Rizzo on Vimeo.
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I am currently in Israel recording w/ Bruno Guez owner of Quango Records on a new release.
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Our last show of the year was special as wel performed in London at Rich Mix but a dream came true appearing on BBC at the HQ in London on the show radio show The Strand!
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We recently performed in Paris at Radio France Inter w/ Two Door Cinema Club and one at Cafe da la danse and a impromptu show at Le Comedy club hosted by Remy from Radio Nova.
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My TED Talk ~ “Manifesting the new music fan” I did in Lubbock Texas is now available to watch.
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I am currently on tour with my Niyaz band in Turkey, France & England. Here is link to the Paris show Nov. 17. & London show Nov 23.
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Happy to be a part of the William Morris Fall Music Sampler. Some very good company, Arctic Monkeys, Gary Clark Jr. Swedish House Mafia, Boyz Noise w/ Snoop Dog to mention a few. You can stream it here.
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Enjoy this free download of my song “Falling into place” from my album Ornament Of An Impostor album. I did this special mix for KCRW to use in there ad for there Halloween Masquerade party this year.
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To all Niyaz fans, we will be on tour this November in Istanbul, Paris & London. Check out our website or the attached flyer for more info. Hope to see you there!
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Here is a picture from my TED x talk in Lubbock Texas. My topic was “Manifesting the new music fan”. I was also interviewed by FOX TV, you watch here.

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Was privileged to be a guest at The Hollywood Bowl (my third time playing there) w/ Huun Huur Tu performing music from our Eternal album. Picturesed here w/ the band is Jason Bentley (KCRW Musical director) Valida (KCRW & host of the show) & Johanna Reese (Hollywood Bowl Production director)

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Niyaz promotional video-Sumud album from Niyaz Music on Vimeo.
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Going through old photos, I found this picture with me & Michael Jackson during the Bad album sessions, “The way you make me feel ” yes I played hand claps on that song.:) CIRCA 1986
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Happy to announce, I am now represented by GPS Management for my Producer/ Mixer/ Remix work . Jerimaya Grabher has been a dear friend for many years and am very proud to be a part of his boutique roster. For Film composer work I am still represented by Amos Newman at William Morris Agency.
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Happy to confirm I will be playing The Hollywood Bowl (For the third time) on September 23th w/ Huun Huur Tu as there special guest. Were opening up for the KCRW hosted event with headliners Animal Collective & Flying Lotus. Details here.
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Happy to announce I have been asked to speak at the pretigious TED convention” Ideas Worth Spreading” Sept 29 in Texas. A big honor! Details here.
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You can read my featured article for Novation & Focusrite here.
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We played Los Angeles Grand Performances in DTLA a KCRW event & 3000 people attended! Thank you for all who supported our show!
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Niyaz- KCRW top tune of the day & free download-”Mazaar” featuring AR Rahman. You can download here.
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