Martín Zarzar
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Martín Zarzar |
| Born | Lima, Peru |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, Rock, Classical, Latino, Raggae |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, producer, composer, musician, multi-instrumentist |
| Instruments | multi-instrumentist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Associated acts | Pink Martini, Simon Shaheen, Jamey Haddad, Oscar Stagnaro, Essiet Essiet, Al-Andalus Ensemble, John Butler, Eugene Skeef, Women Of The World, Leo Blanco, Benny Green, Sean Ghazi, Rufus Wainwright, Fared Shafinury, Mario Frangoulis, Dan Gaynor, Edna Vazquez, Mario Diaz, and Dave Eggar |
| Website | Martín Zarzar Official website |
Martín Zarzar (born in Lima, Peru) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, composer, musician, multi-instrumentistbest known for his version of Moliendo Café and his work with the group Pink Martini[1].He has written many songs including the Pink Martini original "Mar Desconocido".
Early Life[edit]
Martín Zarzar born in Lima, Peru, he has lived and studied in many countries. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston (MA), where he attended on a scholarship and graduated magna cum laude.[2]
When he was two years old, his family moved to the UK and began studying piano.
Martín’s musical interest was sparked at a young age by his exposure of Eugene Skeef to South African musicians while living in London, including members of the jazz group District Six, as his mother (dancer and pecussionist Luciana Proano) would take him to rehearsals where he would eventually fall asleep under the piano.[3]
He speaks and sings in several languages: English, Spanish and French.
Career[edit]
He began to formally study drum-set and hand percussion at age thirteen, and his professional music career began at age fifteen in Portland, OR when he met the group Al-Andalus Ensemble with whom he traveled, performed, and recorded.[4]
For over ten years, he performed and contributed to musical arrangements on six albums with the acclaimed group Pink Martini.[5]
One of his original compositions, “Mar Desconocido,” appears on Pink Martini’s third album, Hey Eugene![6] Martin proudly uses Latin Percussion instruments.
Many other collaborations include working alongside Simon Shaheen, Jamey Haddad, Oscar Stagnaro, Essiet Essiet, Al-Andalus Ensemble, John Butler, Eugene Skeef, Women Of The World, Leo Blanco, Benny Green, Sean Ghazi, Rufus Wainwright, Fared Shafinury, Mario Frangoulis[7], David Evans, Dan Gaynor, Edna Vazquez, Mario Diaz, and Dave Eggar, to name just a few.[8]
His solo work has won him several international awards[9] and has been well received among critics, musicians, and audiences alike. Martin's work is inspired by a life of travel, a multicultural upbringing, and the commitment to an open and pluralistic society with equal opportunity for all.[10] [11]
He is best known for his covered version of Moliendo Café.
As a producer, co-written many songs and produced albums for several other artists.
Between May 17-19[12], he held three live performances with the title "El Muro / The wall" in collaboration with Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, organized by the Smithonian Institution at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
2012 – Two Dollars to Ride the Train
2013 – Libre
2013 – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
2015 – Lifted High
2019 – El Jardin de Mi Abuela
2020 – Bed Bugs
2022 - If I Fall in Love With You
Singles and EPs[edit]
2020 – When I Fall
2020 – Tango Tangier
2020 – Dance Alone
2020 – Besame Mucho
2020 – Caballo Viejo
2020 – Historia de un Amor
2020 – Reckless
2020 – Windmills of Your Mind
2021 – Only Your Love
2021 – Un Beso Y Una Flor
2021 - Ella No Tiene Miedo
2021 - Shout
2021 - Contradicciones
2021 - The Rain
2021 - Felicidades
2022 - De Esta Agua
2022 - If I Fall in Love With You
2022 - The Storyteller
2022 - Speaking Terms
2022 - Dandelion Man
2022 - Sky Was Her Name
With Pink Martini[edit]
2004 - Hang on Little Tomato
2007 - Hey Eugene!
2009 - Splendor in the Grass
2010 - Joy to the World
2011 - A Retrospective
Awards and Nominee[edit]
2013 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[13] for Best Song - Story Song
2013 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[14] for Best Song - Children’s Music
2013 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[15] for Best Song - Vox Pop Award
2014 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[16] for Best Song - World Beat
2014 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[17] for Best Song - Love Song
2019 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[18] for Best Song - Acoustic Song
2019 - Independent Music Awards (IMAs)[19] for Best Song - Reggae/Ska/Dancehall
References[edit]
- ↑ The Santa Barbara Independent By Charles Donelan Thu Sep 27, 2007
- ↑ Martin Zarzar has a new album: Coffeeshop Conversations By Tom d'Antoni, Jan 23, 2020
- ↑ Street Roots, 3 Jul 2012 Martin Zarzar’s New Beat - Street Roots
- ↑ Al-Andalus Ensemble
- ↑ "Make mine Martini" Archived 2008-05-14 at the Wayback Machine, Portland Tribune, 15 May 2007
- ↑ "Pink Martini - Hey Eugene!"
- ↑ Neo Magazine, 2 May 2013 Mario Frangoulis - USA tours 2013, guest: Martín Zarzar
- ↑ "Lewis & Clark" College of Arts & Science New Flash Beaverton Aug 23, 2013
- ↑ "Independent Music Award - Artist" Martin Zarzar
- ↑ Jake Ten Pas, 26 Sep 2012 Oregon Live - Pink Martini Drummer Martin Zarzar shares the rhythms of his life in solo album
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/27/arts/design/national-portrait-gallery-performances.html
- ↑ Independent Music Awards 2013[2]
- ↑ Independent Music Awards 2013 [3]
- ↑ Independent Music Awards 2013[4]
- ↑ Independent Music Awards 2014 [5]
- ↑ Independent Music Awards 2014[6]
- ↑ "Independent Music Awards 2019"
- ↑ "Independent Music Award 2019"
External links[edit]
- Martín Zarzar Official website
- Official website Instagram
- Official website Facebook
- Channel Youtube Official
- Martín Zarzar IMDb
- Martín Zarzar discogs
- Martín Zarzar Wikidata
- Pink Martini Official website
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