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ROCK NEO-SOUL: A mix of contemporary rock neo-soul sounds with dance and strong Latin and Eastern rhythms, English/Spanish lyrics. SENSE (7-PIECE BAND): Omar Alexander works with an international group of players who have played with Norah Jones, Maceo Parker, The Gypsies, Moody Blues, Alejandro Fernandez, Frankie Negron, DLG (Salsa acts). Member Names and Instruments: Omar Alexander - Lead Vocals and Songwriter; Jeremy Manasia/Jeff Bayson - Keys; Oscar Bautista - Guitar; Rich Chapple - Bass; Eran Asias - Drums; Tony Rodriquez - Percussion; Shlomi Cohen - Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Back-up Vocals; Salsa dancers: Caribbean Soul, Liliana Vazquez, Jareau Almeyda SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF OMAR ALEXANDER & SENSE January 13, 2004: Omar Alexander's song 'Are You Listening' on ABC/Disney's show 'Knock First'. http://abcfamily.go.com/daytime/knockfirst/music.html October 13, 2003: New York City opening act for Jose Alberto 'El Canario'. The performance had a house of 500 people. September 3, 2003: The Recording Academy's 4th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards New York Viewing Party; special performance by Omar Alexander & Sense following the telecast. Sponsored by LATINO MIX 105.9FM, URBAN LATINO Magazine and HEINEKEN. www.grammy.com/newyork July 2003: CBS 'Cupid' Reality Series: Beating 1000s of other suitors across the country with honest style and musical personality, Omar becomes one of the 20 finalists chosen to win the heart of Cupid Girl, Lisa Shannon. Omar serenades her and a national audience with his original Spanish song, "Abandona El Amor" (July 16, 2003). May 4, 2003: Stage performance for the 24th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival Music and Dance Showcase in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Audience of over 5,000 in Union Square Park, NYC. April 2-12, 2003: Headlining Act for the New York International Independent Film/Video Festival & the 1st Annual New York Music Festival. www.nyfilmvideo.com, www.nymusicfest.com February 2003: Omar Alexander sang the demo jingle for the music house, Face The Music. This jingle is for a major company's commercial with Carlos Santana. August 2002: Musical guest appearance by Omar Alexander and song placement of "Front To Back", which has been included in the soundtrack for the completed independent film titled "Flavors". Release date in 2004. July 2002: Gala performance for the non-profit organization, SAAAIDS (South Asia Against AIDS Foundation), covered by Sony Entertainment Television Asia. May 2002: New York City opening act for 'The Gypsies" during their Spring 2002 tour. The May 11th performance had a house of 1,000 people; the May 17th performance had a house of 500 people. March 2002: Maya Records release of the song titled, "I Will Rise" by MTV Europe nominated "2002 Best Breakthrough DJ" JOESKI, which includes spoken word by Omar Alexander. December 2001: Maya Records release of the song titled, "Be There For Me". Song written and sang by Omar Alexander for MTV Europe nominated "2002 Best Breakthrough DJ" JOESKI of Maya Records. "Be There For Me" sold 5000 singles in USA and Europe. www.mayarecords.com March 1997: CHARTED #1 HIT SONG ("Inside") on Guayaquil-based radio station 'I-99'in Ecuador; sponsored by Coca Cola, Vodka Finlandia and Equatoriana Airlines for 3-week tour of Ecuador (Guayaquil & Salinas). www.i99fm.com RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE CBS 2 NEWS, --Local news report by Reporter, Mario Bosquez on Omar Alexander & Sense during the Official Latin GRAMMY Viewing Party, September 3, 2003 6PM evening news MTV NEWS, --National coverage of Omar Alexander on 'Cupid' Show segment, June 20, 2003 EXTRA! EXTRA!, Warner Brothers Television, NBC Network Television --National coverage of Omar Alexander's performance during a segment on the reality show, CUPID, May 30, 2003 http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/extra/05_03/05_30c.html ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, CBS Network Television --National coverage of Omar Alexander during coverage on 'Cupid' Show, May 27, 2003 BBCi RADIO ONLINE, Dance, Essential Mix - Tracklist, Joeski and Omar Alexander - 'Be There For Me' (Maya), October 2, 2002 NEW YORK TIMES, Arts and Entertainment section - Omar Alexander, Interview, February 2002 RADIO WADO 1280 AM, HISPANIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION (www.radiowado.com) --Omar Alexander & Sense: Interview, Song Play, Live Acoustic Show, March 2002, September 2002, December 2002, February 2003 MUN2 (TELEMUNDO/NBC) 'THE ROOF' & 'RITMO Y SABOR' --Coverage of performance during Fashion Week mixer of entertainment, fashion, media and marketing companies; AOL/Time Warner, NBC, Miramax, Arista, New York Times, Maxim, Vibe, Rolling Stone, GQ, Playboy, People Magazine: February, April & July 2003 www.therooftv.com MAS RUIDO --Online and print reviews with pictures, FEBRUARY 7, 2003 http://www.masruido.com/music01.shtml MUZIK MAGAZINE, LONDON --4-star review of track by Omar Alexander & Joeski, "Be There For Me", March 2002 INTERNATIONAL DJ MAGAZINE --Review of the track, "Be There For Me", August 2002 INDIA IN NEW YORK (Sister Publication of India Abroad), --Full page coverage, July 2002 & January 2003 Prior coverage by: SUN-SENTINEL, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida & PALM BEACH POST, Florida GUAYAQUIL CALIENTE & A TODO DAR, Entertainment Television, Ecuador TOURS/PERFORMANCES NEW YORK CITY: Show Nightclub, Supper Club, Izzy Bar, 20/20, Arlene's Grocery, Serena, Le Bar Bat, Club B52, Rasputin, C-Note, Green Room Jazz Café, Metronome, Zipper Theater, Club New York, Club NV. Global Entertainment Media Summit 2003 Showcase, D.U.M.B.O. Arts Festival 2003 Showcase, AIA "Festival of Lights" at South Street Seaport (October 2002, 3,000 people), sponsored by HSBC, Computer Associates, Western Union, New York Life, Glaxo, Metlife, Habib American Bank, Primus, Air India, Green Point Bank. SOUTH FLORIDA: Oxygen Lounge-Coconut Grove, Macarena, Alligator Alley, Sax on the Beach, Clematis By Night (West Palm Beach, 8,000 people), Marlin Hotel- South Beach, Tobacco Road (Miami), Crash Club, Spanky's, Indigo Room (Fort Myers), South Beach Pub Tobacco Road www.omaralexander.com Check out the artist's website: http://www.omaralexander.com Track List: 1. Are You Listening 2. Abandona El Amor 3. Front To Back 4. Mi Deseo LIVE VERSION! Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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