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Back to the 80's

The 1980’s brought us two revolutions in the music industry…MTV and the compact disc. It also brought us a wide diversity of music including new wave, rap, techno pop and metal. Last night in the SIM Greece Digital, Ridha celebrated this unique musical decade in song at their “Back to the 80’s” party sponsored by Radio Apodrasi (www.radioapodrasi.gr ) and the management of Greece Digital. Because of this, Ridha was not only performing before a large Second Life crowd, but for people around the world on the radio station’s stream. (Rumor has it his brother Walid was tuned in from Tunsia.) Ridha had the house rocking from the first note he hit and spent the rest of the evening weaving a tapestry of song that had the crowd wanting for more. It was a great party—lots of energy and people from all over the world enjoying a little bit of musical nostalgia. As always, Ridha made one more night in our lives special.

Ridha's Record Release

RIDHA TAKES CENTER STAGE WITH NEW ALBUM

Italy December 19th

World Music performing artist Ridha Ibrahim announces the release of his latest album Amalgam Feelings. The international online community of Second Life will serve as the venue for the debut of Amalgam Feelings on December 19th at 1pm PST. Ridha will perform four of his new selections from Amalgam Feelings as a part of his release party gala. In keeping with his global theme each of his new songs were recorded and will be performed in a different language that listeners of all speaking nations can enjoy. Weanek is an Arabic selection, Because All I Need is You will be performed in English, Reviens Dans Ma Vie is a French tune and Un Mondo Migliore features the Italian language.

Nicolas Paine, EARS XXI Executive Producer calls Ridha’s Music “Sophisticated.” “I enjoy the mix of Arabic influences with big city club dance beat … I could see this being a hit on the dance floor,” said Paine.

Ridha is a Tunisian born solo artist that uses his diverse knowledge of music and many instruments as well as his understanding of Eastern and Western culture to create a unique form of music that he dubs “World Music.” He currently searches to assert himself in the world musical panorama as a complete artist using his art to bring more peace and love in this world.

Like the real world, Second Life is considered to be the perfect host for this eclectic artist for its venue that, like Ridha’s music, reaches across all borders.

To learn more about Ridha please contact suzanne@ridhamusic.com or visit his website at www.ridhamusic.com.

Concert Calendar

Due to overwhelming demand a Second Life concert calendar can now be found on the upper right portion of this blog. Now, it's even easier to schedule your day around a Ridha concert!

Come on....join the groove!

Our Treasure

Ridha performed Thursday, March 13th at the lovely SIM Alantide Romantic Island and it was wonderful. This is a new venue for Ridha and it is always fun watching the crowd as they become breathless listening at his voice and music. So many people whisper to me “Is he playing live?” OF COURSE! As I travel Second Life I see so many artists singing along to canned music from their IPOD / karaoke style. Ridha is a real life artist who has played at some of the most prestigious venues in the world. What you hear is 100% Ridha.

What a treasure we have in our Second Life backyard.

New Video "Sway" by Alishaba

Ridha's young American fan (an aspiring video producer and actress as well) took Ridha's performance of "Sway" and made a new music video. Not even a teenager yet, we think Alishaba is a rising star like Ridha!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Saturday January 19 Ridha along with Swina Allen took their Jammin Mood on the road to the Swiss Arena and what a night it was. As a bonus, their 2+ hour concert was broadcast live on DBC radio tv. DBC radio tv ranks among the top online radio channels as well as a streaming TV station and live podcast provider. It originates out of Switzerland.

PedroMeya Martynov, owner of Swiss Arena said, “We all enjoy Second Life and want to spread the experience of good Live Music all over SL and RL.”  I have to believe all those in attendance watching or listening on DBC radio tv had a great time tonight.

Cruci Halberd of Swiss Arena stated, " Ridha and Swina Live @ Swiss Arena was one of the most entertaining shows to date at the Swiss Arena. Their musical improvisations were captivating and exhilarating to listen to. Their melodies spanned many genre's from Jazz, to Blues, to Rock with a taste of Arabic. I would highly recommend this Musical Duo to anyone who truly enjoys music.

Wonderful job Ridha and Swina you keep the music alive for all!
Click here to watch DBC radio tv

Crash, Boom, Ridha

The crowd in Istanbul was enthusiastic, in fact one audience member was so moved she felt a need to hop up on Ridha’s piano and be part of the show. As much as Ridha loves all his fans, it’s best if we all stay on the dance floor and let Ridha and his music remain center stage (plus you never know when you might scratch his Steinway!) Half way through the event the Sim crashed (we attribute this to the fact that Ridha’s performance was even too hot for Second Life to handle.) But no fear, Ridha came back and performed a variety of wonderful music—the blues set had the fans screaming for more!

Special thanks to Barbarella Noel for snapping the pictures for this event!

So Lovely

Ridha performed live at the Brightfield Virtual's Revolutionary Fashion Event Saturday evening before a packed house. The fashionable crowd was treated to a set full of love songs and then Ridha weaved in his world music and ended upbeat with a show stopping mix including an amazing rendition of “When the Saints Come Marching In.” It was a “lovely” evening indeed!

Join Ridha for a Night of Elegance & Music

Acclaimed world music performer, Ridha Cooljoke, will lend his own unique style to an evening filled with glamour and glitz while performing for the Brightfield Virtual New Year Fashion Revolution Event within Second Life.

Born in Tunisia, Ridha has performed in many large venues and piano bars. He's also played at many quality hotels including a position as the resident pianist at the American Bar of the Odyssee Resort Hotel in Djrerba-Zarzis. The Odyssee, considered one of the one hundred most prestigious hotels in the world, is frequented by elite international clients.

Not only is Ridha a singer, keyboardist, pianist and guitar player, he also composes and writes his original pieces then arranges, mixes and masters them. Currently he searches to assert himself in the world musical panorama as a complete artist whose main objective is realizing his dreams by moving to Italy and continuing to introduce his music to the rest of the world. Ridha sees Second Life as a way to reach out to a wider international audience.

Join Ridha at the New Year Fashion Revolution Event at the Brick and Garden Sponsored Carolina Club on January 12, 2008 begining at 1 pm PST and sway to his swinging, soulful, world music tunes. Ridha's soothing and elegant music will make it a night of fun, romance, and dancing.

The Carolina Club is located at:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Brightfield%20Park/39/90/43/

To learn more about this talented SL performer, this event or to arrange an interview contact summer@ridhamusic.com or IM Summer Loon.

Disco Time Horan!

What a night! Horan’s new disco opened this week and Ridha was there to celebrate with style. The crowd was amazing and full of fun including a group of Cathy’s Dutch friends and our dear friend Nox who showed up as a peg legged pirate! Ridha was great as always…he was rocking so much it seemed two party goers could not keep themselves from climbing up the disco dance towers and performing for us all!

P.S. The afterglow party at the Mood was great (Happy Birthday Nef and Lilly) but we need to question the pick of best hat going to a ½ naked blues man in a pumpkin hat. If you ask nicely maybe a picture could find its way to this blog…you never know!

Ridha Rocks the House

Ridha performed to a packed house in Hiriam Sunday, leaving people begging for more. The music was as always amazing but a highlight had to be the new song he introduced combining an Arabic tune with a flamingo style guitar. Way to go Ridha!

Ridha in the Round!

After a location change due to an overcrowded dance floor, the show at Foresta was moved to a lovely park like setting, making it a very intimate place to enjoy Ridha’s performance. The singer wowed the audience with several new selections and cheers rose up when some of the familiar world music was played and many people broke out into the now ever present belly dancing