BIOGRAPHY
E.A. aka Emiliano Almeida is a professional musician– drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, remixer and DJ— who has achieved an extraordinarily successful career internationally as a recording artist and live performer. E.A. grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he is regarded as one of the most accomplished musicians of his generation. Since the age of twenty-one, he has been performing with acclaimed artists in the national and international music scene and his playing has been featured on recordings for labels such as Sony, Warner, Universal, and Polygram. His unique style and sound comes from a vast knowledge of Latin American folkloric rhythms, combined with his specialization in urban music, popular grooves and electronic music. He also has a great experience in the whole modern recording process (tracking techniques, software utilization, sound processing, etc.) making him a self-contained artist. As a producer, E.A. won the Coachella Music Awards for Best Latin Pop Production/Band with the album “Que Tiene la Vida” (Desert Music 2004) by Fronteras, which he produced, arranged and recorded. As a drummer/ percussionist, he has covered an extensive number of styles, performing with solo artists, bands and shows such as:
Musical Theater
In the U.S.A.:
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”Jaques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris” (2010) at the Colony Theatre
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“Songs for a new world” at the International City Theatre ITC(2009)
For the Rubicon Theatre Company:
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”Fascinating Rhythms”, nominated for the 2011 Ovation Awards as Best Musical (2010)
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“Godspell” (2009)
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”A Rubicon Family Christmas Concert” (2008/2009)
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“It’s Only Life” World Premiere of a music review by John Buccino (2008)
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“Footloose” (2008); “Tick… Tick… Boom!” (2006)
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“The Man of La Mancha” (2006)
Other Theater Companies:
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“Mondays of Cabaret” at The Hayworth Theater (2006-07)
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Ryan Black’s 88′s Cabaret (2009)
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Marck Shunnock’s Cabaret (2010)
In Argentina:
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Chicago (2000)
World Music
In the U.S.A.:
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Nicholas Gunn (new age) one of the world’s best-selling flutist (Platinum artist: 2,000,000 albums) at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and La Velee.
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David Arkenstone (instrumental) three times Grammy Nominations and over a million records sold, at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
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Loren Gold (instrumental) Musical Director for Hillary Duff,Taylor Hicks (American Idol) and The Who, at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
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Faramarz Aslani, one of the most worldwide famous Persian singer/songwriter, and Ardeshir Farah, one of the best guitar player in the Persian community, best known by his duo “Strunz & Farah” at the Club Bellagio (2006),
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Los Bandidos de Amor (2002-2009)
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Joao Pires (2008-2011)
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Dan Sistos (2008-2011)
In Argentina:
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Guadalupe Farías Gomez (2000-2001)
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Soledad (2000-2001) 3 sold out shows at the Luna Park and one at La Usina in Cordoba city.
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Bandera Negra (1995-1996)
Pop/Rock
In U.S.A.:
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Naama Kates (2011)
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Josh Cruze (2009)
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American Songbook Revisited, with Two-time Grammy Award Winning baritone Nmon Ford at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica CA, broadcasted live on KUSC, 91. FM (2008)
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Jennifer Peña (latin pop) two Grammy Nominations and more than 3.5 million records sold, live TV performances (Univision- 2006)
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Vilma Palma – Latin American tour (2003-2004)
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Sonjia Marie (hip-hop) featured artist at Baby Face’s soundtrack for “Waiting to Exhale” (2002)
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DDP aka Diego DiPietri (2002)
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Diex (2002-2003)
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Desierto Negro (2001-2002)
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Big Milk (2001)
Among many others.
In Argentina:
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Pol (1999-2000)
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Andy Chango (2000)
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Ulises Butron (2000)
Jazz
In U.S.A.:
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Dean Mora & The Latinaires (2011 to present)
In Argentina:
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Laura Hatton (1998-1999)
Experimental
In Argentina:
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Mar de Humores (1994-2001)
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Capitanes de la Industria (1995-2000)
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Los Sobrevivientes del Piruetarium (1999)
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Colectivo Eterofónico (2000)
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Barbara Togander (1998-2001)
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Carmen Baliero (2000)
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Vito Bratta (1997-1998)
Christian
En U.S.A.:
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Gustavo Lima (2002-2008)
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Rabito (2004-2007)
Sound Tracks
In U.S.A.:
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Holiday On Ice “Diamond” alongside former The Police and award-winning artist Stewart Copeland (Holiday On Ice Productions 2003)
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Soundtrack for “Spyro” Sony Playstation video game (Emilio Kauderer Inc. 2004)
As a composer
In U.S.A.:
Video Games:
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“World Gym Latin Cardio Workout” – Ubisoft (2010)
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“Just Dance Kids” – Ubisoft (2010)
Both video games have been, and continue to be today, a major sales success since their release in 2010.
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“The Smurfs” – Ubisoft (2011)
Commercials:
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EA Games-Battlefield trailer for Stimmüng Agency (2011)
Recordings
In U.S.A.:
(Nicholas Gunn, Loren Gold, David Arkenstone,
Johannes Linstead.)
(Music featured in the tv show “Bosque Chocolate”, broadcasted on national television, channel 7. Gold and Platinum sales.)