Ethnoworld
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Ethnoworld is a record label and music publisher established in 2000 and based in Milan.
The core genres of its catalogue are ethnic, folk and world music
, but over the years Ethnoworld's releases have spanned from jazz to classical, through contemporary (rock, pop, minimalist) music.
Among the main acts signed to the label there are (or were) Celtic Harp Orchestra
, The Afterglow
, F.B.A., Kal Dos Santos, Alexian Group.
Despite having worked also with major record companies (notably with E.M.I., BMG Ricordi, Universal and Warner), the label has failed to reach commercial success and today is mainly active as a music publisher.
During 2003 edition of the Samonios Festival (Milan), Ethnoworld has been awarded as "Best Folk Label of the Year".
Celtic Harp Orchestra "The Myst
", The Afterglow "Decalogue of Modern Life" (both originally released in the UK by London-based short lived sister label "Silent Revolution") and F.B.A. "Till the sky shall fall" can be considered the most successful albums released by Ethnoworld, both for critical reception and worldwide circulation.
Founder Valerio Meletti
has served as Ethnoworld's managing director since the label's birth, taking care of events' management as well.
The core genres of its catalogue are ethnic, folk and world music
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
, but over the years Ethnoworld's releases have spanned from jazz to classical, through contemporary (rock, pop, minimalist) music.
Among the main acts signed to the label there are (or were) Celtic Harp Orchestra
Celtic Harp Orchestra
The Celtic Harp Orchestra , founded in 2002 by Fabius Constable, is a musical formation composed primarily of lever harps, or celtic harps, as they are commonly known, alongside other instruments such as cello, violin, flute, accordion, guitar, bass, drums, soprano voice and choir. CHO, to date,...
, The Afterglow
The Afterglow
The Afterglow are an Italian rock band with clear English influences. Founder members the half English frontman Dave Timson and guitarist Mik Lennard, who started the band in 1998. After a few line up changes they found the right drummer in Alex Cherry, who joined the pair in 2002...
, F.B.A., Kal Dos Santos, Alexian Group.
Despite having worked also with major record companies (notably with E.M.I., BMG Ricordi, Universal and Warner), the label has failed to reach commercial success and today is mainly active as a music publisher.
During 2003 edition of the Samonios Festival (Milan), Ethnoworld has been awarded as "Best Folk Label of the Year".
Celtic Harp Orchestra "The Myst
The Myst
The Myst is a studio album recorded by Celtic Harp Orchestra, released by Ethnoworld in 2005.The CD has been released in a limited edition as well, which includes in the cardboard double-box, an empty disc, pre-printed with the original graphics, to allow fans to burn an extra copy of The...
", The Afterglow "Decalogue of Modern Life" (both originally released in the UK by London-based short lived sister label "Silent Revolution") and F.B.A. "Till the sky shall fall" can be considered the most successful albums released by Ethnoworld, both for critical reception and worldwide circulation.
Founder Valerio Meletti
Valerio Meletti
Valerio Meletti is a Percussionist, band manager and music publisher who has founded and managed two record labels: Ethnoworld and Silent Revolution ....
has served as Ethnoworld's managing director since the label's birth, taking care of events' management as well.
External links
- Ethnoworld website http://www.ethnoworldmusic..com
- Ethnoworld wordpress http://ethnoworld.wordpress.com