Come enjoy the likes of: Havana Soul, Tarantella Performer - Alessandra Belloni, Baritone Opera Singer & Frank Sinatra Impersonator - Stephen Texon, Opera Singer - Kelly Williams, Italian Accordianist - Alvaro Barsi, Mediterranean Duo - Claude Kadoch, and many more.
Havana Soul Orchestra is a Cuban orchestra specializing in Cuban, Latin, Salsa, Big Band, Italian Accordian, Flamenco, Popular, and Mediterranean Music.
Olive OilFEST is proud to present Allesandra Belloni. Allesandra is one of the last remaining professional Tarentella Performers in the world. Often called a "MEDITERRANEAN VOLCANO"Alessandra Belloni is a singer, tambourine virtuoso, dancer and actress, she was born in Italy, and is committed to preserving the strong and rich traditions of her culture. The only woman in the U.S. and in Italy who specializes in Southern Italian percussion combined with ritual dances. Allesandra learned from many legends such as Italian percussionist Alfio Antico. Allesandra plans to offer dance clinics and share the culture of Sicilian drum circles at Olive OilFEST 2008 scroll down to watch a live video.
Baritone Stephen Texon was honored to sing in full productions with Placido Domingo, Richard Tucker, Robert Merrill, Tito Gobbi, and Jerome Hines, with the New Jersey State Opera. A highlight was understudying and singing the dress rehearsal of "La Traviata" for Robert Merrill, with that company at Symphony Hall, Newark, and at the Garden State Arts Center. The Cantor has also performed with the New York City Opera Education Department in the role of Tonio in "Pagliacci.”
Stephen Texon
Professional Italian Accordianist, Alvaro Barsi; brings good music and a smile to any crowd. Alvaro delighted over 30,000. people at L'Unione Festa Italiana in Ybor City (Tampa) on May 30th 2008 We are looking forward to having him here at Olive OilFEST on May 3rd.
Alvaro Barsi
Moroccan Born Claude Kadoch sings flamenco and olive oil music in 15 different languages!!!
Q.) What is Olive Oil Music
A.) Folk music from traditional olive oil producing countries. Flamenco from southern France and Spain, Tarantella from Sicily, and of course each country has its own style of music. Turkey, Greece, Morocco, Corsica, etc.
Q.) How many live bands and or musicians will be performing at Olive OilFEST?
A.) As many as we can pack in.
Q.) Why was Claude Kadoch selected as the first performer?
A.) I was walking down the street on Hollywood Blvd and heard him singing an Italian song and instantly thought that his music would be perfect for the fest. We exchanged business cards and when I visited his website I learned that he is truly a multi lingual performer in the tounges of the nations which will be represented at Olive OilFEST.
Q.) How can I get my band booked at Olive OilFEST?
