Ryad Kerbouz (born Kamel A. Ryad Kerbouz, 8 December 1969) is a French-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose style incorporates elements of rock, folk, alt-country and indie-rock. He lives in Southern California.
Early life Born in Saint Eugene, Algiers (Algeria), Ryad Kerbouz was raised near Paris (France). He attended the Faculty of Sciences at Paris Orsay. He lived in Valencia (Spain) before moving to the United States in the early 1990s.
From Miami to New York City After an apprenticeship as a bass player for local bands in Miami, Kerbouz turned himself into a solo singer-songwriter. His first demo piqued the interest of A&R Derrick ThompsonBillboardBiz Derrick Thompson BMG Music Publishing who signed him to BMG Music Publishing in New York in 1996.
Kerbouz relocated from Miami to New York City, where he worked with several other artists and producers. During that time, he performed in venues such as The Mercury Lounge, Luna Lounge and CBGB's.
In the late 1990s, Kerbouz also worked with producer DLT (Darryl Thompson), often described as the "Godfather Of New Zealand Hip Hop". The song "Liquid Skies" was released in 2000 on DLT's Album Altruism.New Zealand HERALD
London – This Side of the Truth Kerbouz later went on to sign a deal as a solo recording artist with Riverhorse Records (Sony Music). Riverhorse Records was set up as a joint venture between Robin Godfrey-Cass and Sony Independent Network Europe (SINE) in early 1998.MusicWeek on Riverhorse Records
Kerbouz moved to London and started working on his first album thus collaborating with some of the UK's best musicians and producers.
This Side of the TruthThis Side Of The Truth EP was recorded in the fall of 1999 at Metropolis Studios in London and Great Linford Manor Studios in Milton Keynes.
With the release of his solo debut album imminent, a showcase at the legendary club Ronnie Scott's and a tour throughout the UK about to start, the label unfortunately disbanded.MusicWeek article
Kerbouz relocated back to Paris (France), re-emerging with a new sound heavily influenced by his journeys throughout California. The experience prompted him to return to the United States, where he currently lives.
Los Angeles – Legends of Laurel Canyon
In the fall of 2012, Kerbouz provided much of the original musicLos Angeles Music Magazine used throughout the EYE ON L.A.'s one-hour special The Legends of Laurel Canyon, which aired on KABC-TV, Los Angeles.KABC7-Eye On L.A. resources A documentary featuring the music of The Byrds, Love, Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Monkees, The Mamas & the Papas, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa.
Earlier that year, Kerbouz was invited by Georges Lang,CMA International Awards Presented to Georges Lang a pillar of French media for 40 years and a high-profile personality on RTL (French radio) since the early 1970s, to celebrate the 39th anniversary of his radio show Les Nocturnes.RTL LES NOCTURNES 39th Anniversary The show was recorded in San Francisco with guests James Taylor, Christopher Cross, Jonathan Wilson, Chris Isaak, Joan Osborne, Jason Mraz, Sara Watkins. Kerbouz performed "Outside my Window", a song from his album Legends of Laurel Canyon. The title track of the album entered Les NocturnesRTL LES NOCTURNES on Legends Of Laurel Canyon PlayListRTL LES NOCTURNES Playlist and became PowerPlayLES NOCTURNES Legends Of Laurel Canyon POWERPLAY on its first week.Georges Lang Ryad Kerbouz Canyon Store Interview
External links
Ryad Kerbouz on YouTube Ryad Kerbouz on Twitter
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