Carmen Rizzo

Retiring from Niyaz

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:32:47 +0000

After 3 wonderful albums and touring around the world many times with the band I co- founded in 2004 with Azam Ali & Loga Ramin Torkian, I have decided to retire from the Niyaz. I am very proud of my accomplishments making music and performing in front of so many amazing fans. Thank you for the continued support. I encourage the wonderful fans to always support Niyaz. Thanks.

Carmen X

Another teaser from my album Romancia

Carmen Rizzo — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:44 +0000

Seal 2 recording photo Circa 1993

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:05:03 +0000

I found this photo of Seal, Jamie Muhoberac, Paul Mavromatis (RIP) fashion designer Ozwald Boateng, & I @ London SARM Studios for a Marie Claire Japan interview. Circa 1993. — Seal had us take a break from recording to snap a photo. Those were some good time!

“Under Sense”- movie theme.

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:29:52 +0000

I recently scored the Italian short film “Under Sense” for director friend Simona Ilaria di Michele from Milan. Here is the theme.

New teaser of the song “Resolution” form my EP “Romancia”. Will share more songs soon, stay tuned…

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:42:04 +0000

Here is a teaser of the song “Resolution” form my EP “Romancia”. Will share more songs soon, stay tuned…

Djing at The Room to Read event

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:41:38 +0000

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

Episode #1 of my radio show “The Grand Bazaar” airs for the David Lynch Foundation Transcend Radio station.

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:50:34 +0000

NOw airing Episode #1 of my radio show ”The Grand Bazaar” airs for the David Lynch Foundation Transcend Radio station.

http://transcendentalmusic.org/radio

Solo performance at the Voice of Nomads International music festival in The Republic of Buryatia

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:56:44 +0000

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

Short Niyaz tour a success.

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:14:18 +0000

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.

Back in Los Angeles after recording in Israel

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:20:14 +0000

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.

David Lynch Foundation Radio show..

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:13:43 +0000

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.

Teaching in Clermont-Ferrand

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:04:56 +0000

Enjoying my time teaching in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne region of France at Studio 160 at a University. Lovely people and a amazing studio!

Title music from the film “Phantom” video that I produced

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:25:53 +0000

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.

Hotel Cafe show w/ Lea Cappelli

Carmen Rizzo — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:36:48 +0000

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.

Phantom movie premier

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:32:04 +0000

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)

Lea Cappelli live @ Hotel Cafe Feb 28th

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:07:42 +0000

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.

Italian short film score-”Under Sense”

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:09:47 +0000

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.

Grammy Special Merritt Awards

Carmen Rizzo — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:58:09 +0000

The best part of Grammy week is the Special Merritt Awards show. I brought my kids, an annual treat for them

Introducing Lea Cappelli

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:47:56 +0000

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.

Electrofone puts out Niyaz in Turkey

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:51:21 +0000

Happy to announce that my band Niyaz is now available digitally in Turkey on iTunes exclusively on Electrofone Music.

Niyaz on Iranian Manoto TV

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:07:14 +0000

Last November (2012) Niyaz performed in London at Rich Mix and was recorded by Iranian Manoto TV http://youtu.be/yUUsszOWFtw

Niyaz on BBC The Strand

Carmen Rizzo — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:32:54 +0000

Here is our Niyaz band interview on The Strand- BBC. Click here.

Djing New Years Eve in Dallas!

Carmen Rizzo — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:53:14 +0000

Happy to announce I am Djing in Dallas New Years Eve. Avent Garde @ Le Vu. Very excited! You can buy tickets here.

Currently in Israel recording

Carmen Rizzo — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:11:53 +0000

I am currently in Israel recording w/ Bruno Guez owner of Quango Records on a new release.

Niyaz tours London & appears on BBC!

Carmen Rizzo — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:10:39 +0000

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!

Niyaz tours Paris

Carmen Rizzo — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:01:47 +0000

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.

My TED Talk is now available to watch

Carmen Rizzo — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:04:27 +0000

My TED Talk ~ “Manifesting the new music fan” I did in Lubbock Texas is now available to watch.

On tour in Europe

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:29:55 +0000

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.

KCRW uses Carmen’s music for there Halloween Masquerade video 2012

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:33:30 +0000

William Morris Fall Music Sampler 2012

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:28:02 +0000

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.

Free Download

Carmen Rizzo — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:20:28 +0000

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.

Niyaz fall tour Europe

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:31:44 +0000

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!

Carmen speaks at TED x

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:06:25 +0000

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.

Hollywood Bowl show

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:49:37 +0000

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)

Check out my cameo in the new KCRW TV commercial.

Carmen Rizzo — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:00:50 +0000

New Niyaz video

Carmen Rizzo — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:31:31 +0000

Niyaz promotional video-Sumud album from Niyaz Music on Vimeo.

Look what I found…

Carmen Rizzo — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:45:15 +0000

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

Carmen joins the GPS Producer management roster.

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:14:05 +0000

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.

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE • FLYING LOTUS • HUUN HUUR TU & CARMEN RIZZO (Special guest)

Carmen Rizzo — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:08:43 +0000

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.

Carmen Rizzo to speak at TED-”Ideas Worth Spreading”

Carmen Rizzo — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:07:26 +0000

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.