“Echoes of Love” is nominated for a GRAMMY AWARD!
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“Echoes of Love” by Omar Akram wins a GRAMMY AWARD!
Omar Akram live @ The House of Blues – Hollywood
You are invited to join GRAMMY Nominee, Omar Akram at the exclusive VIP Foundation Room, House of Blues in Hollywood, as he performs music from his GRAMMY nominated album ” Echoes of Love” and other favorites from his previous albums.
Special guest : Pedro Eustache, “World Music” woodwinds-reeds-wind synthesizers and creative solo flutist click here for video.
Also joining Omar, guitarist and oudist Dimitris Mahlis, bassist Hussain Jiffry and drummer Ronnie Ciago.
Event Date: Saturday January 19th, 2013
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ticket Prices: $20 online / $25 at the door
Location: House of Blues, Hollywood – VIP Foundation Room
8430 West Sunset Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 323 – 848 – 5125
Age Limits: 21+
Parking Tips:
There is valet parking at the House of Blues for $15.
Saddle Ranch is across the street and usually has $5 parking.
There is also a lot across the street from Mondrian Hotel that offers $2/hr with a two-hour max.
Dress Code:
Foundation Room dress code is business casual. Jeans may be worn but must not be torn, faded, or oversized, and should be worn with a collared shirt or designer t-shirt. Dress sandals and dress shorts are also appropriate. Sweatshirts, tennis shoes and/or athletic shoes, “flip-flops”, baseball hats and torn clothing are not acceptable.
Seating is limited, get your tickets today!
Looking forward to seeing you there.
“Echoes of Love” is nominated for a Grammy Award!
I am deeply honored to announce that my new album”Echoes of Love” was just nominated for a Grammy Award!!
Thank you to the Recording Academy, Executive Producer Mike Vasilomanolakis and my record Label Real Music.
http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=20
Omar Akram live at the VIP Foundation Room, House of Blues – L.A. Special Guest violinist: Karen Briggs “lady in red” from “Yanni: Live at the Acropolis.”
You are invited to join Omar Akram at the exclusive VIP Foundation Room, House of Blues in Hollywood, as he performs music from his new album “ Echoes of Love” and other favorites from his previous albums.
Special guest violinist: Karen Briggs, also known as “lady in red” for her fiery performance on “Yanni: Live at the Acropolis”. click here for video.
Also joining Omar, guitarist and oudist Dimitris Mahlis, bassist Hussain Jiffry and drummer Ronnie Ciago.
Event Date: Saturday October 13th, 2012
Doors Open: 7:00 pm
Showtime: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ticket Prices: $20 online / $25 at the door
Location: House of Blues, Hollywood – VIP Foundation Room
8430 West Sunset Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 323 – 848 – 5125
Age Limits: 21+
Omar is set to perform at the 2nd Annual Global Independence day in Beverly Hills, CA on September 9th. Former President Bill Clinton and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be among the distinguished guests.
Omar is proud to perform at the 2nd Annual Global Independence day. This event will take place on September 9th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Former President Bill Clinton and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be among the distinguished guests at this event.
Omar Akram live at the House of Blues in Hollywood!
On August 2nd, Omar Akram will be performing at the House of Blues on Sunset blvd.
Get your ticket now!
Omar Akram at The House of Blues
“Echoes of Love” Reviews
All Music guide review by Jonathan Widran:
As testament to the beauty that Omar Akram has brought to contemporary instrumental music (via an easily rhythmic, gently exotic vibe that crosses over effortlessly between world music and new age), fans across the world have created over 50 homemade YouTube videos using personal images to illustrate tracks from his Real Music catalog — which starts with 2002′s Opal Fire, recorded under his first name. The packaging gives away some of the inspiration of the romantic journey on Echoes of Love: he was recently married and wrote many of the songs in the months before he became a first-time father. The 12 intimate yet often sweeping tracks clearly reflect a joyful honeymoon period full of romping adventures and quiet reflections on the beauty of it all. That’s the key to everything with this intensely melodic composer and performer: beauty. Akram expresses his emotions as a co-writer with keyboardist and album producer (and longtime collaborator) Gregg Karukas. He keeps the piano front and center, but surrounds himself with an ensemble that enhances his core sound with flute, synth atmospheres, hypnotic percussion, chanting, acoustic guitar, and violin. Guests on the journey include Charlie Bisharat, Ramón Stagnaro, Mark Hollingsworth, and Brian Kilgore. Highlights include seductive and sensual pieces like the title track and “Take My Hand” (featuring a gentle piano violin duet with Bisharat over Stagnaro‘s lovely acoustic guitar harmonies). Two titles that capture the feeling of the whole set are “Free Spirit,” which builds emotion via interaction between Akram, Stagnaro, and Hollingsworth‘s dynamic flute, and the film score lush “My Hope Is You,” a showcase for Akram and Bisharat that is sweeping new age piano magic at its finest. Akram makes a soft commentary on a world in turmoil by calling another prayer-like tune “Cry for Love.” He closes with “Merry,” a tune written for his wife that marks his first ever recorded solo piano composition. It marks a beautiful ending to a charming, heartfelt musical experience.
“Echoes of Love” the new album out in stores June5th!
New Website Launches
The new Omar Music Website has launched! Thanks to my web team who helped me with this new vision!
Omar Akram on MTC Television
Omar Akram on MTC Television
June 16, 2010
Omar will be featured on Melli TV also know as MTC, this Wednesday June 16, 2010 at 8pm (PT). This is Iranian TV being broadcast worldwide. The show is called “pop talk”, it’s in English. It will feature Omar’s music and interview for an entire hour. For those of you without satellite dish, click on the link below to watch it live.