Gian

Gian is an Australian based Latin/Flamenco guitarist & singer/songwriter. Born to an Italian father and German mother, he was brought up on a fusion of musical and cultural styles from Flamenco, R&B, Soul, Pop, through to Latin and World music, all strongly reflected in his music. One of today’s few unique artists to equally blend songs and instrumental tracks, Gian’s 15yrs of study and public performance in both Australia and Europe, has not only gained him respect from his peers but has also been creating attention with a list of credits and awards to his name. Most recently he collected the most awards ever received by one artist in one year at the 2005 ABC Music Awards... these were: “Best Artist”, “Best Male Vocalist”, “Broadcaster’s Choice”, and “APRA Songwriter of the Year”. Prior to these he received awards for “Best Instrumental Artist In Australia”, “Top 5 Artist in R&B Category” and “Top 5 Artist in World Music Category” at the 2004 MusicOz Awards. One of Gian’s tracks from his latest album “All About The Music” has been included on a Petrol Records EP which became the 11th most downloaded instrumental track on the US I-tunes charts. Gian’s music and acclaim has culminated in securing a major recording and publishing deal with ABC Music Australia with Australian distribution through Warner Music where his album is planned for release in September 2007 Australia wide. Gian has recently worked with Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Paul Pederson (The Corrs, Prince, and George Benson). After this collaboration Gian is heading to the US to continue songwriting and then will be heading off to complete a European tour in 2008. His vibrant and very musical performance’s with his amazing world class musicians bring Gian’s music to life where music of the world combines to form a contemporary sound that is full of colour, passion and musicality fascinating audiences when ever its performed.