MUSIC FROM ACROSS THE SEAS FOR BORNEO JAZZ 2011
A GRAMMY AWARD WINNER, A GRAMMY NOMINEE, bossa nova and sambas, gypsy jazz, Jazz from the Orient, a Dutch sextet, a Japanese quintet, peaceful sounds blending jazz, contemporary Indian roots and rock, Miri born international performer, are among the stunning line-up of artists heading to Miri from every corner of the globe for Borneo Jazz 2011.
Borneo Jazz 2011 is the best yet. The upcoming festival’s line-up is sensational. And as announced by Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Sarawak, this year’s event will be a 4 day event. “The whole city of Miri will resonate with the sounds of music as the festival will be spread out across the city in different venues where musical meetings will be held during the day, apart from the main shows on the nights of 13-14 May”
She has been garnering many awards and accolades including a Grammy nomination in the Traditional Blues category for her 2005 release “Sweet Lovin’ Ol’ Soul”, a “Best Adult Aloternative Album of the year” award by the National Association of Independed Record Distributors for 1992’s “Louisiana Love Call” and many more.
In 2010, Mauldaur was nominated again for the Grammies.
Maria Muldaur was also the third womem ever to be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Her singing is a gift she still takes on the road most of the year. She has mastered many musical geners: blues,carly jazz,gosple,folk,country, and R&B.
Throughout her career Maria has toured tirelessly nationaly and internationaly, developing a loyal following of fans of all ages that come out to see this versayile roots music stylist romance an audience as only Maria Mauldaur can.
Meanwhile, Borneo Jazz 2011 will be held in Miri from May 12 – 15.
Maria Mauldaur will be taking the stage on saturday, May 14, at the ParkCity Everly Hotel in Miri. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to see her perform. So get youri tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Limited promotional tickets are now available online at www.ticketcharge.com.my until Fed 28. The offeris on a first come,first served basis.
For further enquiries on tickets, call TicketCharge Hotline:-+603 9222 8811 or contact them at its office at No. 42A-1, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
More detail about the Borneo Jazz are also available at www.jazzborneo.com, email: [email protected] or call the Visitors Information Centre at +6 085 434180/81
Source : The Borneo Post
