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And Around The World |
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| Location: | Duesseldorf / New York, Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country: |  Germany |
| Last Login: | Jun 20, 2008 (506 days back) |
About Me |
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Guitarist/Composer Peter Griggs has performed throughout the USA, Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Iceland, Canada and Egypt, at concert halls, art centres, festivals, museums, universities, cafes, clubs and other venues. His solo guitar program features his own compositions, Brazilian music including Bossa Nova and Choro, Spanish classical and Nuevo Flamenco, Jazz, Blues and selections from his CD “Children of the Amazon.” He has recorded on Folkways Records, Music of the World and Treecastle Music. His soundtracks have been heard on W-Net Television New York, National Public Radio USA and the World-Wide Video Festival The Hague, Netherlands. Reviews:
A kind of journey set to music by Peter Griggs that is as clear and mysterious as the dance itself. - Tom Johnson, The Village Voice – A beautiful recording of world music. - Brad Biondo, AfterTouch – Subtle nuevo flamenco guitar stylings...Griggs guitar adds just the right touch. - Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications - tracklist: Lamento, Romaria, Manhã De Carnaval, O morro nao tem vez, Fado Fatal, Choro Para Alessandra listen to my own composition: http://www.myspace.com/petergriggsplayspetergriggs listen to classical guitar pieces: http://www.myspace.com/petergriggs500years Myspace Editor Pimp MySpace |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 4/25/2007Band Members: Birth Of A Song - Nosly and Peter at Bossa Nova, 17th of January, 2008 Influences: Tom Jobim, Baden Powell, Joao Gilberto, Chico Buarque de Hollanda, The Beatles, Cole Porter, Debussy, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Satie, Dorival Caymmi, Elis Regina, Noel Rosa, Dilermando Reis, - far too many to mention. Sounds Like: Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Bossa Nova / Classical) |
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06-20-1988 Aracy de Almeida (Aracy Teles de Almeida) |
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| Aracy de Almeida (Aracy Teles de Almeida) 19/8/1914 Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20/6/1988 Rio de Janeiro, RJ Regarded as the finest interpreter of Noel Rosa..s sambas, Aracy de Almeida started out singi... Posted by Peter Griggs on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:57:00 PST |
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06-20-1992 Joo S (Joo Evangelista de Melo Fortes) |
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| Joo S (Joo Evangelista de Melo Fortes) 3/11/1943 Teresina, PI 20/6/1992 Salvador, BA Composer of the hit "Menina da Ladeira," which had dozens of re-recordings by several artists, Joo S mo... Posted by Peter Griggs on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:56:00 PST |
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06-19-1944 Chico Buarque (Francisco Buarque de Hollanda) |
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| Chico Buarque (Francisco Buarque de Hollanda) 19/6/1944 Rio de Janeiro, RJ http://www.myspace.com/chicobuarque Francisco Buarque de Hollanda (born June 19, 1944 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), popula... Posted by Peter Griggs on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:28:00 PST |
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06-18-1932 Sergio Ricardo (Joo Lutfi) |
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| Sergio Ricardo (Joo Lutfi) 18/6/1932 Marlia, SP http://www.sergioricardo.com/Srgio Ricardo is a fundamental figure in Brazilian history, not only musical. As a musician, composer, movie maker a... Posted by Peter Griggs on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:57:00 PST |
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06-18-1946 Maria Bethnia (Maria Bethnia Vianna Telles Veloso) |
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| Maria Bethnia (Maria Bethnia Vianna Telles Veloso) 18/6/1946 Santo Amaro da Purificao, BA http://www.myspace.com/mariabethaniabrasil Maria Bethnia, sister of Caetano Veloso, is a renowned... Posted by Peter Griggs on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:42:00 PST |
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06-17-1945 Arthur Verocai (Arthur Crtes Verocai) |
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| Arthur Verocai (Arthur Crtes Verocai) 17/6/1945 Rio de Janeiro, RJ http://www.myspace.com/verocai Brazilian folk-jazz composer and arranger Arthur Verocai was born in Rio de Janeiro on June 17, ... Posted by Peter Griggs on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:36:00 PST |
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06-16-1945 Ivan Lins (Ivan Guimares Lins) |
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| Ivan Lins (Ivan Guimares Lins) 16/6/1945 Rio de Janeiro, RJ http://www.myspace.com/ivanlinsoficialIvan Guimares Lins (b. June 16, 1945) is a Brazilian musician. He has been an active performer... Posted by Peter Griggs on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:57:00 PST |
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06-15-1949 Nelson Angelo (Nelson Angelo Cavalcanti Martins) |
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| Nelson Angelo (Nelson Angelo Cavalcanti Martins) 15/6/1949 Belo Horizonte, MGhttp://www.myspace.com/nelsonangelos Nelson ngelo started his professional career in 1966 connected with a group of co... Posted by Peter Griggs on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:19:00 PST |
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06-14-1919 Linda Batista (Florinda Grandino de Oliveira) |
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| Linda Batista (Florinda Grandino de Oliveira) 14/6/1919 So Paulo, SP 17/4/1988 Rio de Janeiro, RJLinda Batista enjoyed mass popularity from the '30s to the '60s, recording albums, performing on ... Posted by Peter Griggs on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:33:00 PST |
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06-13-1966 RITA RIBEIRO (2) !!! |
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| Rita Ribeiro (2) 13/6/1966 So Benedito do Rio Preto, MA http://www.myspace.com/ritaribeiro Since 1997, Rita Ribeiro has been regarded as a new revelation in Brazilian music, building her career... Posted by Peter Griggs on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:49:00 PST |
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Nosly, Yannah, Nelson Machado, Choro Itinerante, Gabriel Sater, y, Geoffrey McCabe, peryton, Haroldo Mauro Jr., Flossy, Prague Fringe Festival, Andre Gardel, Jakub Dolezal, Hearn Gadbois, Keco Brandão, Beth Bruno, Tatiana Cobbett /Bendita Companhia, Anderson Brasil, silent flow, Leo Garcia, Cris Delanno, Absinto Orkestra, Planeta Brasil, Antonio, Tim Cheatle, Vito Nicola Paradiso, Parijat, Rita Célia, Os Cariocas, Kenia, RORAIMA, Arthur Cabral, Nara Leao, Robertinho de Paula, Jota Moraes, Revolving Door, Choro Plugado, Cyro Bittencourt, Red Baron Band, EMBOLADA, André Priedols, amuke, Ana Valéria, Brotherhood, sandrosibillo, Terry Bello Voice-of-Soul, vivencia, Dablio Vasconcelos, Anabela, Dona Elisa Pretinha, Nikos Piperis, °mamarula°, Monika, Espace Musical des Accates, Frizzey, Giba Nascimento e Fio Desencapado, G(oran), Leandro Fortes, **Denise**, barka, antonio meze, maria, TETO DE ZINCO
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