April in Koelne Lounge

Wednesday Ridha did his April concert in Koeln Lounge and it was very memorable for many reasons. As usual he held the audience captive with his sweet song stylings. Here are some real time pictures of the concert from Ridha’s point of view—I’m sure you will enjoy seeing behind the scenes!

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.

The "Cat's" Meow

Saturday Ridha helped celebrate the opening of the Phat Cat’s Jazz Club and it was a night of elegance and romantic music. It seemed as if Ridha sang to every person’s heart as he intertwined a stunning mix of love songs featuring many different countries. All in attendance agreed, Ridha is the “Cat’s Meow.”

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!

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!

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 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