Zamora (pianist)
Alejandro Jose Zamora Moya,[1] (born July 13, 1979[2]) known professionally as Zamora, is a Venezuelan musician. Two of his albums have been nominated for Grammy Awards for Best New Age Album: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 4 in 2010[3] and Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 6 in 2011. [4][5]
Zamora | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Born | July 13, 1979 |
Origin | Caracas, Venezuela |
Genres | Instrumental, new-age |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, composer and writer |
Instrument(s) | Synthesizer, piano, keyboard |
Labels | Z-Records |
Website | http://www.alejandrozamora.com |
He has recorded several instrumental and solo piano albums.[3]
Zamora taught himself to play the piano and other keyboard instruments. He has composed more than 100 solo piano and instrumental songs.
Zamora ran twice for President of Venezuela, in 2012 and 2018.[1][6]
His music has been featured in several album compilations titled “Sounds From The Circle”, created by Suzanne Doucet.
His self-published book Pensamientos, Proverbios y Reflexiones (Thoughts, Proverbs and Reflections) was released in 2009. He has also published several books with the scores for his music compositions.
He lives in Los Angeles and Venezuela.
Official releases
Bibliography
- Zamora (December 2008). Thoughts, Proverbs, and Reflections. ISBN 978-1-4495-9836-5.
- Zamora (2007). The Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 1. ISBN 978-1-4505-1628-0.
- Zamora (2008). The Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 2. ISBN 978-1-4505-1644-0.
- Zamora (2009). The Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 3. ISBN 978-1-4505-1648-8.
- The Full Orchestra Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 1. ASIN B001TK9B2I.
- The Full Orchestra Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 2. ASIN B001TKCSIC.
- The Full Orchestra Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 3. ISMN 979-0-901674-06-6.
Discography
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 1 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 2 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 3 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 4 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 5 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 6 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 7 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 8 (CD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 9 (CD)
- The Best of Zamora (CD)
- 0 Stress (CD)
- Solo Piano (CD)
- VOX (CD)
Videography
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 1 (DVD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 2 (DVD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 3 (DVD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 4 (DVD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 5 (DVD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 6 (DVD)
- Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 7 (DVD)
References
- Signed, sealed Postulación y Aceptación form for the 2018 Presidential Election, as found on Zamora's website (in Spanish). Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- "Zamora - Biography". www.alejandrozamora.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- "El New Age de un venezolano llega a los premios Grammy". El Universal (in Spanish). December 23, 2010. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- "Venezolano Zamora acudió como un rey a los Grammy". El Universal (in Spanish). February 15, 2012. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- "Zamora". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- "Registradas en el SAP siete candidaturas a la Presidencia" (in Spanish). Consejo Nacional Electoral (Venezuelan national election council). June 1, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2021.