We are honored to be playing the Paleo festival in Nyon Switzerland. We missed M83, Justice, Bon Iver, & David Guetta. But Sting last night & today Rodrigo Y Gabrila, Lenny Kravitz ..& Niyaz:)
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
DJ Balkan Tour
I have been touring the Balkans this summer on a DJ tour playing Sarajevo, Bosnia to The Croatian seaside. Love this part of the world!
New Niyaz music video-”Parishaan”
Check out our Niyaz video from the song Parishaan from our new album SUMUD.
Niyaz concert Paris-International Festival presented by Institut des Cultures d’Islam.
Niyaz show in Paris July 13th International Festival presented by Institut des Cultures d’Islam.
Sarajevo film festival
I am currently attending the Sarajevo film festival as a guest of the festival and djing an after party.
Dj tour in Europe
Currently on a break from the Niyaz tour in Europe I have been doing DJ sets in Cyprus, Athens, Sarajevo & Croatia
ARTE recording live in Paris
While on tour in France, ARTE recorded our show for a live stream in Paris
On tour in Europe
I am currently on tour in Europe w/ my band Niyaz (see dates below) currently in Paris rehearsing for a show this week for BBC & ARTE. From there I will travel to Cyprus, Athens, Sarajevo Film Festival & Croatia for DJ gigs then resume w/ Niyaz in Switzerland for the Paléo Festival. Pictured here is my dear friend Medhi Haddab from the band Ekova I produced years ago.
New Niyaz video clip coming…
Taken from the forthcoming video clip from Niyaz….
Niyaz-SUMUD debuts #1 Itunes World Music Chart!
Happy to announce that our third studio album Sumud debuts #1 Itunes World Music Chart on the first day it was released! All 3 albums entered in at #1. We have the best fans! Thanks to all who supported it!
New Niyaz album SUMUD now out!
Our new Niyaz album SUMUD is now out! Features the wonderful indian superstar AR Rahman!You can buy it here.
“God don’t make the laws” wins big @ LA film festival
The movie I scored last year “Gods don’t make the law” staring Paul Sorvino just won best feature and drama award at the LA film festival. Congrats to David Sabbath the director.
Electrofone new release-Exit Bratislava Near Dark and Beyond Volume 1
Now out on my Electrofone label is-Exit Bratislava Near Dark and Beyond Volume 1. Buy it here.
Discover Slovakia ‘s capital city’s dark & emerging Electronic music scene. The former Czechoslovakia is leading the way for the next wave of experimental musicians. These hand picked songs from Los Angeles based Electronic artist Carmen Rizzo in partnership with his Electrofone Music & Bratislava based Exitab Records delivers a wide range of artist from Tea Pot, Dead Janitor, Pjoni, Stroon, Aches, Ink Midget, The Uniques & Gwerkova. Exit Bratislava-Near Dark and Beyond Volume 1 gives the listening a mesmerizing journey beneath the medieval city.
Niyaz summer tour
We are preparing for some summer tour dates. May 19- L’Astral in Montreal, Canada. May 25 Rabat, Morocco. Festival de musique Mawazine. July 20- Paléo Festival Geneva, Switzerland. Sting, The Cure, Manu Chao, Lenny Kravitz, David Guetta, Justice, Garbage, Franz Ferdinand, Block Party to mention a few. Stay tuned for US and other European dates.
Recording w/ Oscar nominated actress Abigail Breslin
I recently was in NYC recording with Oscar nominated actress Abigail Breslin for the film I’m scoring Perfect Sister.
Honorary Professor at ESRA Audio/ Visual Film University!
I was fortunate to become a Honorary Professor at ESRA Audio/ Visual Film University in Skopje- Macedonia this month. A true honor!
Scoring the movie Perfect Sisters
I am happy to announce that I am scoring the film Perfect Sisters starring Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin, Georgie Henley & Oscar winner Mira Sorvino. Directed by Stanley M. Brooks & music supervision by Mary Ramos.
In the studio w/ Josh Groban
Was recently in the studio recording w/ multi platinum artist Josh Groban & producer Rob Cavallo.
Exclusive Foto Book mix tape
Included in the purchase of my Photo Book The Space Left Behind will be a CD & exclusive Foto Book mixtape.
Carmen Rizzo- Fotobook Mix Tape by carmenrizzo