Orfeus Records present El KadySami: a duo of authors-composers,singers and musicians of great experience and performance. In 2000, Ricardo Pellegrin El Kady & Sami received the gold medal as best authors-composers for the "World music" category at the great international contest "SONG EXPO Benelux International" in the Netherlands among more than 1000 participants from 57 countries. Their repertoire travels from Folk to Jazz, flowing through African-beat, Samba, Bossa, Blues and Latin rhythms enriched by diverse poetic languages. May 2007: Nomination of El KadySami to the Title/Status of "Gold Artist ". This great musical Award is granted by the very well known satellite radio: RadioIndy.com - USA May 2008: El KadySami received an "Honorable Mention" Award from "Song of the Year" July 28,2008: "Honorable Mention" from the " 15th Annual Billboard World Songwriting Contest" Sept. 08: El KadySami are Semi-finalists at the UK Songwriting Contest 2008, with 3 songs: “Ilha dos Amores” “Stand by your Dream” “A Quiet Place” Creative World Music CD. Reviewer: Xavier P. for RadioIndy “Organico” by El KadySami is an inspiring collection of Latin-folk/world songs. In two words, this CD is remarkably creative! No two songs are alike, offering listeners a refreshing concoction of jazz, folk., African-beat and Latin flavor. Hailing multi-lingual appeal, “Organico” displays some amazing instrumentation, including everything from beautiful jazz pianos and guitars to traditional Latin and African percussion. All of the singers on this CD are exceptionally talented and deliver enchanting performances! “I’ll Show You” serves as insight into El KadySami’s innovative vocal and instrumental arrangements, while introducing a clever lead whistling melody. Moreover, these lyrics are very uplifting and encouraging. Finished with great production, every fan of Latin and World music should give this album a listen! LINKS: www.elkadysami.com www.radioindy.com/elkadysami http://www.songoftheyear.com/webawards/e/ElKadySami.htm http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk (click on "Get the 2008 results here" ) (write:"El KadySami") * Featuring in the August/September 2008 issue of Global Rhythm Magazine...