Zamora (pianist)

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Zamora
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Background information
Born (1979-07-13) July 13, 1979 (age 42)
OriginCaracas, Venezuela
GenresInstrumental, new-age
Occupation(s)Pianist, composer and writer
InstrumentsSynthesizer, piano, keyboard
LabelsZ-Records
Websitehttp://www.alejandrozamora.com

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]

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.[citation needed]

He is the president and founder of Zamora Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to help people and children in need around the world.[6]

Zamora ran twice for President of Venezuela, in 2012 and 2018.[1][7]

Zamora’s arrival to the red carpet of the 54th Grammy Awards in a DeLorean

Zamora received a special recognition from NASA administrator Charles Bolden, for his album Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 7 - A Tribute to NASA (2013).[8] His album Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 8, which includes his piano song "Dedicated to God", was blessed by Pope Francis.[citation needed]

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[]

  • Thoughts, Proverbs, and Reflections. ISBN 978-1-4495-9836-5.
  • The Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 1. ISBN 978-1-4505-1628-0.
  • The Score Book of: Instrumental Oasis, Vol. 2. ISBN 978-1-4505-1644-0.
  • 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[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Signed, sealed Postulación y Aceptación form for the 2018 Presidential Election, as found on Zamora's website (in Spanish). Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Zamora - Biography". www.alejandrozamora.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "El New Age de un venezolano llega a los premios Grammy". El Universal (in Spanish). December 23, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "Venezolano Zamora acudió como un rey a los Grammy". El Universal (in Spanish). February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Zamora". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Zamora Foundation Website". foundation.alejandrozamora.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Congratulations from personalities and public figures around the world given to Zamora". alejandrozamora.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.

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