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ANTHONY OCANA
Classical / Acoustic / Latin

"Buy the NEW ALBUM "Solo" or download the highlight"

Santo Domingo, D.R, Madrid
Spain

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Member Since2/23/2005
Band Websiteanthonyocana.com
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Influences
Ralph Towner, Radiohead, Ernesto Lecuona, Baden Powell, Egberto Gismonti, Michel Camilo, Pat Metheny, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Brad Mehldau, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Leo Brouwer, Philip Glass, Terry Riley, King Krimson, Weiss, Bach, Ingram Marshall, Beethoven, The Beatles, Radiohead, Anouar Brahem, Keith Jarret, Shostakovich, Arvo Part, Gorecky, Kronos Quartet, Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Waits, Bill Evans, Peter Gabriel, Dino Saluzzi, Enrico Rava, Stefano Bollani, Yamandu Costa, La Monte Young, Chico Cesar, Chico Buarque, Juan Luis Guerra, Milton Nascimento, etc............

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Aug 31 2008 7:00P
Teatro Casa de Cultura "Agustín de Tagaste" San Agustín del Guadalix, Madrid
Oct 7 2008 7:00P
Salon de actos "Manuel de Falla" (SGAE) Madrid, Madrid

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   About ANTHONY OCANA


ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY

Composer and guitarist, born in Dominican Republic (“D.R.”) on March 7th 1980, in 2007 he becomes a Spanish citizen.

From an early age Ocaña discovered his love for music. At the age of five he started taking piano and violin lessons, and at 12 he began playing what is today his main instrument, the guitar. He studied at the National Conservatory of Music of the D.R. with the recognized guitarist Ruben Gonzalez. In 1998 he received a talent scholarship to study guitar and composition at Manhattanville College NY. He studied guitar with Benjamin Verdery and composition with Ingram Marshall and Mary Ann Joyce. In NY he worked with important musical figures such as Elliot Magaziner (for many years he conducted the Frank Sinatra Orchestra). Ocaña was awarded the “Sr. Josephine Morgan Award” by the Music Department of Manhattanville College for his professional and academic achievements. In 2002, after finishing his studies in NY, he moved to Madrid where he studied composition with Jesus Torres and guitar with Jose Luis Merlín.

In 1999 and 2001 he opened concerts for Gonzalo Rubalcaba at the National Theater of D.R. In 2001 he recorded his first album titled “A Paso de Cebra” (Zebra’s Pace) along with the pianist Sebastian Lerner. In 2003 he opened a concert for Egberto Gismonti at the National Theater of D.R. For this event Ocaña integrated the percussion in his music, and had the pleasure to perform with Guarionex Aquino. In 2004 he received two significant awards for his guitar works, the “Francisco Tárrega Award” in Spain and the “Casa de Teatro Award” in D.R.

Ocaña performs his music, on a regular basis, at important concert halls in Spain: Casa de América, El Círculo de Bellas Artes, La Casa de La Moneda, La Fídula, Rincón del Arte Nuevo and Clamores.

In the summer of 2006 he published his second album titled “Anthony Ocaña” based on compositions he wrote between 2003 and 2006. Several Dominican artists where invited to perform in this album: Guarionex Aquino, Esar Simó, Sebastián Lerner, Isidro Bobadilla and Maridalia Hernandez. In February 2007 he performed at the prestigious Palacio Foz in Lisbon, Portugal; this concert was retransmitted throughout Portugal..s National Radio. In March 2007 Ocaña presented an important tour in D. R. In November 2007 he participated at the Festival de Jazz de Madrid.

In the year of 2008 Ocaña is chosen to participate at the Circuitos de Música Injuve (National Institute for the Youth in Spain). Throughout the years of 2008- 2009 he will be touring in Spain and other countries in order to introduce his most recent album titled “Solo”.


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BIOGRAFIA ESPAÑOL

Compositor y guitarrista, nace en República Dominicana (”R.D.”) el 7 de marzo de 1980, se nacionaliza español en el año 2007.

Desde la cuna empieza a mostrar su interés por la música. A los 5 años inicia sus estudios de piano y violín y a los 12 descubre lo que hoy es su instrumento principal, la guitarra. Estudia en el Conservatorio Nacional de Música de la República Dominicana con el reconocido profesor y guitarrista cubano Rubén González. En 1998 recibe una beca de la Universidad Manhattanville College en New York para estudiar composición y guitarra. Estudia guitarra con el maestro Benjamin Verdery y composición con Ingram Marshall y Mary Ann Joyce. En NY trabaja con importantísimas personalidades como Elliot Magaziner (destacado músico y director de la orquesta de Frank Sinatra). El departamento de música de su Universidad le otorga el "Sr. Josephine Morgan Award" por destacarse académica y profesionalmente. En el año 2002, luego de finalizar sus estudios en NY se radica en Madrid, lugar donde reside actualmente y donde estudió composición con Jesús Torres y guitarra con José Luis Merlín.

En el año 1999 y 2001 es telonero del pianista Gonzalo Rubalcaba en el Teatro Nacional de R.D. En el año 2001 graba su primer trabajo discográfico titulado "A Paso de Cebra" junto al pianista dominico-argentino Sebastián Lerner. En el año 2003 abre el concierto del músico y compositor brasileño Egberto Gismonti en el Teatro Nacional de R.D.. Para este concierto Anthony integra la percusión en su música, haciéndose acompañar del reconocido músico y maestro percusionista dominicano Guarionex Aquino.

En el 2004 recibe dos premios muy prestigiosos por su obra compuesta para la guitarra, el premio "Francisco Tárrega" en España y el premio "Casa de Teatro" en R.D.

Ocaña lleva constantemente su música a importantes salas de España entre las que podemos citar en Madrid: Casa de América, El Círculo de Bellas Artes, La Casa de la Moneda, la Fídula, Rincón del Arte Nuevo y Clamores. También presenta su música en Barcelona, Extremadura, Granada, Canarias y otras comunidades del país.

En el verano del 2006 publica su disco titulado "Anthony Ocaña" el cual compila composiciones escritas por Anthony entre los años 2003-2006. En este disco aparecen como invitados los músicos dominicanos: Guarionex Aquino, Esar Simó, Sebastián Lerner, Isidro Bobadilla y la voz de Maridalia Hernández en el tema "Sálvame".

En el mes de febrero del 2007 se presenta en el prestigioso Palacio Foz en Lisboa, Portugal, dicho concierto fue grabado y transmitido a través de la Radio Nacional de Portugal. En marzo del mismo año presenta una importante gira en su natal República Dominicana. En noviembre del mismo año participa en el “Festival de Jazz de Madrid”.

En el año 2008 Ocaña es seleccionado para participar en los Circuitos de Música Injuve (Instituto Nacional de la Juventud de España). Para los años 2008-2009 Ocaña estará presentando una extensa gira en España donde dará a conocer su última producción discográfica “Solo”.


Anthony Ocaña at Interpop, performing with a 10 string guitar


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Razl





Jul 18 2008 1:00 AM

Hello Anthony, thanks in advance for being a myspace friend.
I..m proud to present my debut album ROTONOVA featuring Dean Brown, Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller, Damian Erskine & Charlie Dennard.
For ordering info, please visit my myspace.
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Roland Diaz





Jul 16 2008 11:27 PM

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Jul 16 2008 4:08 PM

Hey Family,
FINALLY - WE HAVE COMPLETED A NEW YAMAMA'NYM ALBUM!!!
Thanks to your constant support!!!
FEATURING "Strugglin", "Baby Be Mine" (Remake), "You Still Are (Remix)"
with guest appearances by Wayna, Violinist Stephanie Matthews, J.S.O.U.L., Producer Jay Funk and Detroit Big Tone, and Actress/Singer Tracie Thoms (Rent The Move, Grindhouse: Deathproof, The Devil Wears Prada and CBS Cold Case)
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Jul 16 2008 4:16 AM

Hi Anthony...

Its been a while, thought I would drop by and see how your doing :o)

I hope this finds you well & happy.

Drop by and say hello when you have some time.

Take care,

Tara xxx
Michael Lightbourne





Jul 15 2008 10:59 AM

Thanks for the friendship!

Michael
Aldritch/Album is now available





Jul 14 2008 11:24 PM

Ti Moun Yo
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Jul 14 2008 5:48 PM

¡Saludos grandes!
Me encanta como tocas y los videos están buenísimos.
Te deseo lo mejor. :)
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Jul 14 2008 2:01 PM

!Hola!

Keep on Rockin!

Paz y amor,

Mario ~ MMT
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Jul 14 2008 10:43 AM

GRACCE POR EL ADD Y MUCHA SUERTE !!!
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Jul 14 2008 6:15 AM

Hello ANTHONY,thanks for being a friend,and i enjoy listening to your guitar playing,much success,peace and blessings.
Bemol
Jamal Mathis





Jul 13 2008 9:20 PM

Hi Anthony. What's poppin' bro? Thanks for stoppin' by with the comment. I appreciate you. Glad you've accepted the add invite and connection. Feel free to stop by my page anytime.
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P.S., be sure to visit my website link and sign up for my official FREE fan club email list. I want to keep in contact with you regarding news and performances I have coming up in the future.

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Jul 13 2008 5:36 PM

Anthonyyyyy se te echa de menos y se te quiere. El disco suena fenomenal! Un abrazote desde el caribe.
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Jul 11 2008 6:23 AM

hello dear ANTHONY OCANA
welcom in the brandtkanibal world!

friendly yours.
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Jul 11 2008 10:19 AM

1. & 2. August -> Berlin: FR Meeting & B4B Launch !!!


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Jul 10 2008 5:00 AM

Thank you for the Add Anthony, all the Best!
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Jul 10 2008 3:40 AM

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Jul 8 2008 1:49 PM

Hi!
I have some new photos on my site and a new song....
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Jul 8 2008 1:54 PM

piano art
Make your own Glitter Graphics

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Jul 7 2008 9:43 PM

Thanks for your comment ANTHONY.
Nice to meet you too.

Robby.
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Jul 7 2008 7:37 AM

aaaah ya se cual! wow, es muy bonita, gracias, es un complimento para mi:-)
que tal, hiciste un nuevo disco? que bueno,me da mucho gusto, que tengas una buena semana , un abrazo
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Jul 6 2008 5:23 PM

Thanks for adding our Music and Video Page! We wish you all the Best! Have a nice night!

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Jul 6 2008 2:03 PM

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Jul 6 2008 12:04 PM

You're welcome!
Your guitar style is fantastic,
greatings from italy,

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Jul 6 2008 6:17 AM

Find your song here:
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