Moises (Moi) Navarro is an American musician, born in Los Angeles,California. Moi is best known for his high register vocals and use of his falsetto. He has worked with various other musicians and producers from both underground music scenes and mainstream acts.
Accomplishments
Moi appeared in the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off, with the Los Angeles based a cappella group Kinfolk 9. On September 2010 Moi was honored at the Malibu Music Award's songwriting contest with the grand prize for his song "I'm Sorry." Other accomplishments include working with Disney English, performing with Adam Lambert at Gridlock NYE 2010 at Paramount Studios, entertaining at the Academy Awards Gifting Suite; playing at Dodger Stadium, The Knitting Factory, The Viper Room, Spirit West Coast, The Cat Club, The Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood); being a part of Max Azria's BCBG clothing line campaign BCBGeneration, and performing for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Spring 2012 - SESAC featured article on Moi in their spring magazine.
February 2012 - Moi performed at the National NACA convention in Charlotte, NC. 2012 Fall tour dates are currently being booked at colleges and universities nationwide.
February 2012- Moi performed at the Sunset Sessions in San Diego, CA
January 2012 - L.A. Examiner listed Moi as one of 2012's Twenty to Watch.
December 2011 - Sang National Anthem at The Staples Center for Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks game
September 2011 - Released 3 song Self-Titled EP "Moi Navarro"
FALL 2011 - Moi Navarro competed on NBC's "The Sing Off" with the a cappella group, Kinfolk 9!!
April 2011 - Moi released his new 3 song EP "REVEAL"
April 2011 - Moi teamed up with Nero HD Theater. Nero HD Theater created 5 world premier music videos showcasing Moi's music, including the hit "Superman", featuring Nathan Kress, Madisen Hill, and Caroline D' Amore.
March 2011 - SXSW in Austin, Texas. Moi performed at the Blue ‘n Green Showcase at the Lucky Lounge, as well as the Spin it Indie Showcase at the .
January 2011 - Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Moi was invited by Koffehouse Music Production to participate in several events surrounding Sundance including Park City Television’s “Morning Mountain Show”, Koffeehouse’s Chateau music event, multiple days of live music for the Fender Music Lodge, Fatali Gallery, and private celebrity events.
December 2010 - Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Sacramento, CA. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his first lady Maria Shriver invited Moi to provide musical entertainment during the lighting of the State Christmas Tree at the Capitol in Sacramento.
October 2010 - Nero HD Theater invited Moi to be a part of their online video campaign promoting their newest video editing software. Nero will be creating numerous music videos using Moi songs that will begin playing in 2011.
September 2010 - MOI was honored at the MALIBU MUSIC AWARDS for winning Grand Prize for the songwriting contest.. On September 25 MOI gave a live performance and accepted the award for his song - "I'm Sorry".
September 2010 - E5H Clothing Stores at Santa Monica Main Place Mall secured MOI for store opening entertainment, image building, and brand marketing. MOI CD's will be sold all locations.
2010 - Moi is proud to be working with Disney English, a chain of interactive English language schools launched in China by Walt Disney. This on-going venture encompasses children's music/songs to help teach American English to kids at Disney's school in Shanghai China.
New Year's Eve 2010 - "" at Paramount Studios. The band played on the same stage with Adam Lambert for a crowd of 5,000 people. The reaction was spectacular, and even more fans have been showing up to local shows to support the band. This event was live-streamed via the internet to over 1.2 million viewers.
Other accomplishments include: Entertaining at the MTV Awards Gifting Suite; Oscar Gifting Suite; The Roxy; The Cat Club; The Viper Room; Harvelle's, Santa Monica; The W Hotel Los Angeles and San Diego; The Renaissance Hotel - Rooftop Event, Los Angeles; Spaghettinis Jazz Club; The Whiskey; Everything Aesthetic Gifting Suite; The Knitting Factory; Hard Rock Café; BB King's; Martini Blues; MyHouse; Life Restaurant; Southern and Northern California's Spirit West Coast events; Dodger Stadium; Outdoor Mall Concerts; Magic Mountain; Legoland; Castle Park, and various other public and private events throughout the USA to Tijuana and South Africa. MOI music has also been featured in a movie trailer that went to Sundance.
MOI has performed for a variety of charity events including "WILD AID", a fundraiser benefiting wild animals in need of shelter and care. It was a sold out event with people pouring in to hear the talent of MOI. As well, Moi continues to support other local charities and the educational system by volunteering at local schools to encourage students in education and music, and providing onsite entertainment. Over the years Moi has been proud to be involved with many city and statewide events such as The True Love Events; Special Olympics; Hispanic State-Wide Conferences and Retreats, and more.
August 2009 - BCBG invited MOI to become a part of their newest clothing line campaign, "BCBGeneration". Reaching out to younger crowds, Joyce Azria, daughter of Max Azria (world renown fashion designer) felt the music and image of MOI fit the company perfectly. Since then the growing love for MOI music, as well as BCBG, has grown ten-fold. With this affiliation exclusive packaged CD's are sold in all sixty new California based stores.
January 2008 - MOI recorded a CD with Wake Music Group and Grammy Award winning Producer Ric Wake, one of the industry's top producers in the world. He spent three months in New York City recording NYC Sessions. Review of the EP: “Those of us who were blown away by his previous albums were left shaking our heads in disbelief at the notes that Moi forces into submission in “Listen to Love” and “The pure vocals found in the NYC Sessions EP are unmatched in the 21st century. Moi skillfully balances his classical training and life-long experiences with his coveted talent of foreseeing the industry trends of upcoming years.”
Moi continues to make waves in the music scene playing about 165 shows a year on average to national and international audience to English and Spanish audiences. (http://www.moinavarro.com/story.php)
Accomplishments
Moi appeared in the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off, with the Los Angeles based a cappella group Kinfolk 9. On September 2010 Moi was honored at the Malibu Music Award's songwriting contest with the grand prize for his song "I'm Sorry." Other accomplishments include working with Disney English, performing with Adam Lambert at Gridlock NYE 2010 at Paramount Studios, entertaining at the Academy Awards Gifting Suite; playing at Dodger Stadium, The Knitting Factory, The Viper Room, Spirit West Coast, The Cat Club, The Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood); being a part of Max Azria's BCBG clothing line campaign BCBGeneration, and performing for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Spring 2012 - SESAC featured article on Moi in their spring magazine.
February 2012 - Moi performed at the National NACA convention in Charlotte, NC. 2012 Fall tour dates are currently being booked at colleges and universities nationwide.
February 2012- Moi performed at the Sunset Sessions in San Diego, CA
January 2012 - L.A. Examiner listed Moi as one of 2012's Twenty to Watch.
December 2011 - Sang National Anthem at The Staples Center for Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks game
September 2011 - Released 3 song Self-Titled EP "Moi Navarro"
FALL 2011 - Moi Navarro competed on NBC's "The Sing Off" with the a cappella group, Kinfolk 9!!
April 2011 - Moi released his new 3 song EP "REVEAL"
April 2011 - Moi teamed up with Nero HD Theater. Nero HD Theater created 5 world premier music videos showcasing Moi's music, including the hit "Superman", featuring Nathan Kress, Madisen Hill, and Caroline D' Amore.
March 2011 - SXSW in Austin, Texas. Moi performed at the Blue ‘n Green Showcase at the Lucky Lounge, as well as the Spin it Indie Showcase at the .
January 2011 - Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Moi was invited by Koffehouse Music Production to participate in several events surrounding Sundance including Park City Television’s “Morning Mountain Show”, Koffeehouse’s Chateau music event, multiple days of live music for the Fender Music Lodge, Fatali Gallery, and private celebrity events.
December 2010 - Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Sacramento, CA. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his first lady Maria Shriver invited Moi to provide musical entertainment during the lighting of the State Christmas Tree at the Capitol in Sacramento.
October 2010 - Nero HD Theater invited Moi to be a part of their online video campaign promoting their newest video editing software. Nero will be creating numerous music videos using Moi songs that will begin playing in 2011.
September 2010 - MOI was honored at the MALIBU MUSIC AWARDS for winning Grand Prize for the songwriting contest.. On September 25 MOI gave a live performance and accepted the award for his song - "I'm Sorry".
September 2010 - E5H Clothing Stores at Santa Monica Main Place Mall secured MOI for store opening entertainment, image building, and brand marketing. MOI CD's will be sold all locations.
2010 - Moi is proud to be working with Disney English, a chain of interactive English language schools launched in China by Walt Disney. This on-going venture encompasses children's music/songs to help teach American English to kids at Disney's school in Shanghai China.
New Year's Eve 2010 - "" at Paramount Studios. The band played on the same stage with Adam Lambert for a crowd of 5,000 people. The reaction was spectacular, and even more fans have been showing up to local shows to support the band. This event was live-streamed via the internet to over 1.2 million viewers.
Other accomplishments include: Entertaining at the MTV Awards Gifting Suite; Oscar Gifting Suite; The Roxy; The Cat Club; The Viper Room; Harvelle's, Santa Monica; The W Hotel Los Angeles and San Diego; The Renaissance Hotel - Rooftop Event, Los Angeles; Spaghettinis Jazz Club; The Whiskey; Everything Aesthetic Gifting Suite; The Knitting Factory; Hard Rock Café; BB King's; Martini Blues; MyHouse; Life Restaurant; Southern and Northern California's Spirit West Coast events; Dodger Stadium; Outdoor Mall Concerts; Magic Mountain; Legoland; Castle Park, and various other public and private events throughout the USA to Tijuana and South Africa. MOI music has also been featured in a movie trailer that went to Sundance.
MOI has performed for a variety of charity events including "WILD AID", a fundraiser benefiting wild animals in need of shelter and care. It was a sold out event with people pouring in to hear the talent of MOI. As well, Moi continues to support other local charities and the educational system by volunteering at local schools to encourage students in education and music, and providing onsite entertainment. Over the years Moi has been proud to be involved with many city and statewide events such as The True Love Events; Special Olympics; Hispanic State-Wide Conferences and Retreats, and more.
August 2009 - BCBG invited MOI to become a part of their newest clothing line campaign, "BCBGeneration". Reaching out to younger crowds, Joyce Azria, daughter of Max Azria (world renown fashion designer) felt the music and image of MOI fit the company perfectly. Since then the growing love for MOI music, as well as BCBG, has grown ten-fold. With this affiliation exclusive packaged CD's are sold in all sixty new California based stores.
January 2008 - MOI recorded a CD with Wake Music Group and Grammy Award winning Producer Ric Wake, one of the industry's top producers in the world. He spent three months in New York City recording NYC Sessions. Review of the EP: “Those of us who were blown away by his previous albums were left shaking our heads in disbelief at the notes that Moi forces into submission in “Listen to Love” and “The pure vocals found in the NYC Sessions EP are unmatched in the 21st century. Moi skillfully balances his classical training and life-long experiences with his coveted talent of foreseeing the industry trends of upcoming years.”
Moi continues to make waves in the music scene playing about 165 shows a year on average to national and international audience to English and Spanish audiences. (http://www.moinavarro.com/story.php)
Skinny Alley is a Kolkata-based Indian rock band. As a name and concept, Skinny Alley was formed in the late nineties, though the musicians have been playing together in various bands since the 1970s.
Members
;Current members
*Jayashree Singh - vocals, programmes
*Amyt Datta - guitar
*Jeffrey Menezes - keyboards, vocals
*Jivraj Singh - drums, electronics, percussion
;Former members
*Gyan Singh - bass, vocals (died 2012)
*Jeffrey Rikh - drums, vocals
*Paul DaGama - keyboards
;Special guest
*Monojit Datta: Percussion
The Singhs and Datta also perform in an experimental rock quartet called Pinknoise.
2003: Escape The Roar
Skinny Alley released their first album Escape the Roar in 2003. It was the first completely English language album by an Indian band to be released on a major label (EMI).
The single "Fence" was rated the sixth best single of 2000-2009 and the album was rated the 10th best album of 2000-2009 in the Indian indie scene by Indiecision.com.
2007: Songs From The Moony Boom
Skinny Alley recorded their second CD in the "Moony Boom", a 12’x12’ rehearsal space in Gyan and Jay Singh's home. The album was recorded on an 8 track machine and mastered by Eddie Miller (ex-Prince, Action Figure Party, Metric, Kylie Minogue etc.) in Los Angeles. "Shape Your Life", the last track on the album, was also recorded live and was released without any remastering or editing. The album was released by Counter Culture Records.
Members
;Current members
*Jayashree Singh - vocals, programmes
*Amyt Datta - guitar
*Jeffrey Menezes - keyboards, vocals
*Jivraj Singh - drums, electronics, percussion
;Former members
*Gyan Singh - bass, vocals (died 2012)
*Jeffrey Rikh - drums, vocals
*Paul DaGama - keyboards
;Special guest
*Monojit Datta: Percussion
The Singhs and Datta also perform in an experimental rock quartet called Pinknoise.
2003: Escape The Roar
Skinny Alley released their first album Escape the Roar in 2003. It was the first completely English language album by an Indian band to be released on a major label (EMI).
The single "Fence" was rated the sixth best single of 2000-2009 and the album was rated the 10th best album of 2000-2009 in the Indian indie scene by Indiecision.com.
2007: Songs From The Moony Boom
Skinny Alley recorded their second CD in the "Moony Boom", a 12’x12’ rehearsal space in Gyan and Jay Singh's home. The album was recorded on an 8 track machine and mastered by Eddie Miller (ex-Prince, Action Figure Party, Metric, Kylie Minogue etc.) in Los Angeles. "Shape Your Life", the last track on the album, was also recorded live and was released without any remastering or editing. The album was released by Counter Culture Records.
Noel V. Lateef (Born in Rome, Italy on December 7, 1956) is the President and CEO of the Foreign Policy Association.< He is a member of the Century Association, the Council on Foreign Relations and numerous corporate boards. He is an adjunct professor of international law at SUNY Stony Brook and has authored over thirty publications, including a book on economic development in the Sahel Region of West Africa.
Biography
Lateef received his JD degree from Yale Law School in 1982. At Yale Law School, Mr. Lateef was elected Executive Editor of the Yale Journal of International Law and Editor of the Yale Law Journal. He received his BA from Princeton University, where he received advanced standing and majored in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, graduating with High Honors in 1978.
Accomplishments
Before joining FPA, he was chairman of The Bowery Savings Bank, a venerable New York institution founded in 1834. During his tenure, over a period of nine years, he helped grow the bank from 20 branches to 52 and from a deposit base of $4 billion to $9.5 billion. He also engaged in a banking law practice with Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C. and with Sullivan & Cromwell in New York.
Lateef has been President and CEO of the Foreign Policy Association since August 1, 1995. Founded in 1918, FPA is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization whose purpose is to stimulate wider interest in, and greater understanding of, world affairs among American citizens. It is the nation’s oldest organization devoted to citizen education in international affairs. Among its many accomplishments are a network of world affairs councils that stretches across the United States in 95 cities, the longest running television series devoted to international affairs, and the leading foreign policy web site.
Biography
Lateef received his JD degree from Yale Law School in 1982. At Yale Law School, Mr. Lateef was elected Executive Editor of the Yale Journal of International Law and Editor of the Yale Law Journal. He received his BA from Princeton University, where he received advanced standing and majored in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, graduating with High Honors in 1978.
Accomplishments
Before joining FPA, he was chairman of The Bowery Savings Bank, a venerable New York institution founded in 1834. During his tenure, over a period of nine years, he helped grow the bank from 20 branches to 52 and from a deposit base of $4 billion to $9.5 billion. He also engaged in a banking law practice with Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C. and with Sullivan & Cromwell in New York.
Lateef has been President and CEO of the Foreign Policy Association since August 1, 1995. Founded in 1918, FPA is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization whose purpose is to stimulate wider interest in, and greater understanding of, world affairs among American citizens. It is the nation’s oldest organization devoted to citizen education in international affairs. Among its many accomplishments are a network of world affairs councils that stretches across the United States in 95 cities, the longest running television series devoted to international affairs, and the leading foreign policy web site.
United Kingdom Drug Discovery Consortium (UKDDC) is a UK based consortium of non-industry organizations committed to improving human health via the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics.
Consortium
UKDDC members are non-industry based drug discovery organizations, who conduct “pharma-like” drug discovery with the goal of partnering projects with pharmaceutical, biotech or public-private partnerships, to ensure progression into the clinic.
The founding UK Drug Discovery Consortium members are:
* CRUK Centre for Cancer Therapeutics at the Institute for Cancer Research
* Cancer Research Technology CRUK
* Imperial College London Drug Discovery Centre
* Medical Research Council Technology Drug Discovery Group
* University of Dundee
* Wellcome Trust
History
The UK Drug Discovery Consortium was founded in 2008. The first symposium is to take place on March 11 in London was entitled "21st Century Drug Discovery: A New Approach".
Objectives and purpose of the consortium
* To provide an alternative source of quality drug leads and candidates for pharma, biotech and public-private partnerships
* To enhance the profile of non-industry based drug discovery in the UK
* To provide education and training for building integrated drug discovery operations in academic settings
* To exchange knowledge and know how between consortium members for more effective drug discovery programs
* To give consortium members access to specialised resources in a cost effective manner
Consortium
UKDDC members are non-industry based drug discovery organizations, who conduct “pharma-like” drug discovery with the goal of partnering projects with pharmaceutical, biotech or public-private partnerships, to ensure progression into the clinic.
The founding UK Drug Discovery Consortium members are:
* CRUK Centre for Cancer Therapeutics at the Institute for Cancer Research
* Cancer Research Technology CRUK
* Imperial College London Drug Discovery Centre
* Medical Research Council Technology Drug Discovery Group
* University of Dundee
* Wellcome Trust
History
The UK Drug Discovery Consortium was founded in 2008. The first symposium is to take place on March 11 in London was entitled "21st Century Drug Discovery: A New Approach".
Objectives and purpose of the consortium
* To provide an alternative source of quality drug leads and candidates for pharma, biotech and public-private partnerships
* To enhance the profile of non-industry based drug discovery in the UK
* To provide education and training for building integrated drug discovery operations in academic settings
* To exchange knowledge and know how between consortium members for more effective drug discovery programs
* To give consortium members access to specialised resources in a cost effective manner