| February 3, 2012 | 8:00 pm to 11:50 pm | ||
Born in Macau, Soler was formed by Eurasian twin brothers Julio Acconci (bass/piano/vocals) and Dino Acconci (guitar/drums/vocals). In 1996 they released their first single in Europe. After spending over a decade in Europe, the duo returned to Asia to continue their music journey. With their first multi-lingual album “Double-Stereo” released in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, Soler were immediately recognized as one of the next rising stars in the Asian music scene. With their multinational/cross-cultural background, Soler is able to compose and perform in different languages including Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. Their talent for playing a range of different musical instruments allows Soler to deliver a unique musical style, blending together Western Pop Rock with an Asian touch. As of 2011 Soler has released a total of five albums, one live recording, one live concert DVD and two movie theme song singles. Soler has also taken part in the production of two other movie soundtracks in Europe.
YFM is the first Chinese female-fronted electronic trio and features Jiangfan (vocalist), Sanshao (songwriter and synthesizer) and Atsing (programer and guitarist). YFM were formed in 2000, under the influences of folk, rock and electronica. In 2002, YFM released their debut album, “01”. It can probably be considered the first electronica pop album in Chinese music history. YFM’s second album “10 Paradise”, was released in 2003. Their unique style compelled Universal Records (HK) to sign them up and release their album in Southeast Asia. In 2004, YFM were invited to go to France, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia for live performances. When compared to their previous works, their third album “11”, released in January 2005, introduces a wider array of music styles. In October 2005, the collective album “Logic A” was released in China. Live, YFM always thrills the crowd with their emotion-packed performances.
Formed by Brazilian-Macanese brothers Fredji and Beto Ritchie in 2009, Turtle Giant is without a doubt Macau’s most internationally recognized musical act. Apart from Macau, the brothers have called Brazil, Spain and the US home for many years. The band’s debut album, “Feel to Believe”, was recorded in São Paulo and launched in Europe in 2011, followed by extensive touring and a year’s residency in Barcelona. Hit songs from “Feel to Believe”, such as ‘Sunlight’, have been featured on popular US television shows including “One Tree Hill”, “Ghost Whisperer”, “90210” and “Revenge”. Turtle Giant is now back in Macau, working on their sophomore recording while playing live shows for old and new friends in Asia. They are now joined by fellow-Macanese multi-instrumentalist António Conceição (aka The Monster).
