I am currently in Israel recording w/ Bruno Guez owner of Quango Records on a new release.
Electronic musician & two-time GRAMMY Nominee Producer-Remixer & Recording Artist Carmen Rizzo has had a very eclectic career. From writing, engineering & programming on Seal’s classic Seal 2 album to producing, & writing Paul Oakenfold’s Bunka album, remixing BT, Tiesto, collaborating with Tuvan Throat singers Huun Huur Tu, to co founding the ground breaking World Music act Niyaz. Carmen is also a frequent fixture on album credits working with artist such as Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, KD Lang, Ryuichi Sakamoto to Pete Townshend to mention a few…read more
Niyaz tours London & appears on BBC!
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
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
My TED Talk ~ “Manifesting the new music fan” I did in Lubbock Texas is now available to watch.
William Morris Fall Music Sampler 2012
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
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
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
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
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)
Look what I found…
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.
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)
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”
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.
Featured article for Novation & Focusrite
You can read my featured article for Novation & Focusrite here.
Niyaz play Los Angeles Grand Performances 3000 people attend!
We played Los Angeles Grand Performances in DTLA a KCRW event & 3000 people attended! Thank you for all who supported our show!
Niyaz-KCRW top tune of the day & free download-”Mazaar” featuring AR Rahman
Niyaz- KCRW top tune of the day & free download-”Mazaar” featuring AR Rahman. You can download here.
