Male Lead Vocals, Diáspora

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Latin/salsa band Diáspora is looking for a male lead vocalist. Established in 2009, Diáspora’s music celebrates the unity and diversity of rhythms that emerged out of the African Diaspora and their dissemination throughout Latin America. Ranging 5-12 piece, performances over the years have included jazz clubs, corporate functions, weddings, festivals and even house parties.

​For more information on Diáspora, please visit www.diasporamusic.co.uk

REQUIREMENTS

Essential​​​

• Ability to sing in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to perform live from memory.
• Ability to improvise Pregónes.
• Charismatic stage presence.
• Excellent singing voice.
• Can either read notated music/lyrics or learn from recordings. All scores, lyrics and guide tracks provided.
• Based in or near London, UK.

Desirable

• Latino/Romance roots or native Spanish/Portuguese speaker bonus, but not essential.
• Not away, abroad or unavailable for long periods of time.​

PROJECT 81: Cuban dance album.

All original music. Lyrics in English and Spanish. Scores, lyrics and guide tracks will be provided, and available in advance prior to the recordings.

Lineup:

1. Lead Vocals (Female)
2. Lead Vocals (Male)
3. Backing Vocals (Female)
4. Backing Vocals (Male), Alto Saxophone, Flute
5. Piano
6. Bass
7. Kit, Timbales
8. Congas
9. Bongo, Bell, Guiro
10. Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
11. Trombone
12. Trumpet

12 songs (max). Each song between 4-7 minutes duration.

Since it’s a large ensemble, everything is recorded separately and layered on top of one another so it’s a less formal arrangement than having everyone in a studio at once (although we do record kit/timbales, congas and sometimes bass in the studio). The only time everyone is required to be together is for the photo shoot, which is compulsory for all musicians on the project.

All songs will be recorded to a click track, and superimposed over a guide track. All guide tracks are available immediately, and provisional scores subject to key/structure changes. Songs will be collated and edited in Logic Pro. Percussion/bass will be recorded in a studio. Piano will be recorded separately in MIDI. All other instruments/voices will be home-recorded.

SESSION 1/2: FEMALE VOCALS
Percussion ensemble (kit/timbales, congas, bongo-bell) to be recorded at Perry Vale Studios 18/04/2018.
1. Like A Bird
2. Don't Come Crawling
3. Summer Luxury
4. Original Rebel
5. Come On Down
6. En La Mañana (TBC)

SESSION 2/3: MALE VOCALS
Percussion ensemble (kit/timbales, congas, bongo-bell) to be recorded at Perry Vale Studios 30/05/2018.
1. Saint of Mine
2. Castle in the Air
3. Stairway to Inferno
4. Calle Verano
5. Mística
6. TBC

SESSION 3/3: PHOTO SHOOT
New photos for the Diáspora album recordings. Individual shots against a plain backdrop (white canvas or green screen TBC) to be later compiled as a montage. Costumes: red, blue and green. Please note that the photo shoot attendance is a pre-requisite of being offered the album recordings.
1/ "Changó"
Latin/Classic theme.
Red & white for lead vocalists, pianist, bassist, percussionists and male backing vocalist.
Red & black for backing vocalists and horns.
2/ "Yemaya"
Latin/Contemporary theme.
Blue & white for lead vocalists, pianist, bassist, percussionists and male backing vocalist.
Blue & black for backing vocalists and horns.
Please feel free to add hats, sunglasses and flowers as we are creating a summer holiday theme to fit many of the songs' lyrics.
3/ "Brasil"
Brazilian theme.
Green & white for lead vocalists, pianist, bassist, percussionists and male backing vocalist.
Green & black for backing vocalists and horns.

LIVE WORK

In addition to the studio work, the male lead vocalist will be offered a retainer in the band (in the form of a digital pdf certificate, which will set out all of the fees and expectations). This means that the male vocalist can expect to receive 1st offers for Male Lead Vocals.

Performance Fees
For Deal Code 1 engagements (engagements where we are approached by a client for a quotation), we quote for the following minimum* performance fees:

• 12-piece: from £70 exc. per musician
• 11-piece: from £75 exc. per musician
• 10-piece: from £80 exc. per musician
• 09-piece: from £85 exc. per musician
• 08-piece: from £90 exc. per musician
• 07-piece: from £95 exc. per musician
• 06-piece: from £100 exc. per musician

*Please note that these are the base minimum performance fees for a London-based Early Bird (booking made more than 6 months in advance), and exclude transport, hotels, subsistence and any other additional add-ons. Performance fees increase accordingly:

• + £5.00 per decrease in lineup.
• + £10.00 per increase in zone (distance from London)
• + 10% decrease in notice (Early Bird, Advance, Full, Late): fees increase as notice decreases.

We're listing the minimum base fees here to properly manage your expectations. In 99% of cases, actual fees will be higher. Diáspora also occasionally takes Deal Code 2 engagements (engagements where we approach the client for the booking), for which conditions vary.

​DEAL

Fee
Recording Fee (per hour)
Value: £10.00

Transport
Provided: please claim expenses

Subsistence
Provided: please claim expenses

Sound
All recording equipment/manning provided.

​APPLY DIRECT

Before applying, please check through the list of prerequisites on the opportunities page: 
​http://www.redandblackmusic.co.uk/opportunities.html
Or click HERE

Please email diaspora@redandblackmusic.co.uk no later than 5pm Monday 23rd April
Please include:

• Your background and previous experience
• Your multimedia (photo/audio/video) and/or link(s) to website(s)

AGENDA

24/03/2018 - Date Open
23/04/2018 - Date Close
12/05/2018 - Auditions 1
13/05/2018 - Auditions 2
15/05/2018 - Appointment

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T&C

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• Please do not apply if you are busy.
• Please do not apply if you are not available.
• Please do not apply if you are not interested.
• ​Please do not apply if you do not communicate.
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• Please do not apply if you do not use a calendar or diary.
• Please do not apply if you do not agree to the T&C of this ad or any of the prerequisites listed alongside.​
• Please do not apply if you charge higher fees than those listed.
• Please note that the label is not affiliated with any trade unions. We set our own rates relative to ability, availability and experience​, based on our own experience operating as a business since 2012.
• Please note that this is not a full time employment contract: offers and engagements are contracted individually on a freelance basis in writing (not verbally).
• Please do not post these roles on CreativeJobsCentral or any other 1-click application website. Applications made via these websites will not be considered.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and potentially able to take on engagements anywhere in the UK.
• All payments are made electronically via BACS (online).