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Emanuel Casablanca | |
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 Casablanca in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 8, 1983 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, blues rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Labels | Ropeadope, Vinyl Recording Group |
| Website | emanuelcasablanca |
Emanuel Casablanca (born November 8, 1983) is an American Brooklyn-based blues singer, songwriter, guitarist[1] and philanthropist.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Emanuel Casablanca was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His mother was a music teacher in his younger years.[2] The genres that influenced him the most include: classic rock, jazz, hip-hop and blues. Casablanca graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he studied Business Finance. He later attended New York University for graduate school, however he did not graduate. He is the founder of The Emanuel Casablanca Foundation (TECF) is "a human rights and social justice organization committed to addressing systemic challenges within marginalized communities of all ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs and sexual orientation(s), globally".[3]
Musical Career
[edit]Casablanca has collaborated on recordings with many notable musicians and blues artists including Grammy Award winner Jimmy Carpenter,[4] Grammy-nominated Eric Gales,[5] guitarist Paul Gilbert,[6] Blues Music Award winners Albert Castiglia,[7] Joanna Connor,[8] Kat Riggins,[9] Elliot Sharp, Bill Laswell, Cheap Trick drummer Daxx Nielsen,[10] and many others. Through his charity, The Emanuel Casablanca Foundation, which he started in 2024, he has performed shows in the United States of America, England, Brazil, Scotland and Ireland to support the efforts of local nonprofit organizations. Some of the organizations that he has partnerships with include: Perfect 10 of Hudson, New York,[11] United Way of New York City, Medical Relief for Ukraine (all in the USA), Social Bites (of Scotland), Focus (Ireland), Ukraine Relief (England).[12]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
[edit]Notable Singles
- "Bloodshot Eyes" (2022)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ published, Andrew Daly (2024-04-23). ""Most stakeholders in the blues world are killing it instead of keeping it alive": Athlete turned guitarist Emanuel Casablanca approaches guitar with a competitive mindset – and he's on a mission to stop the blues all sounding the same". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Gunther, Marty (2024-03-03). "Emanuel Casablanca – Strung Out on Thrills | Album Review". Blues Blast Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Emanuel Casablanca Foundation". Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Anna Lee, Spotify, 2023-09-01, retrieved 2024-08-05
- ^ Blood on My Hands, Spotify, 2023-09-01, retrieved 2024-08-05
- ^ In Blood, Spotify, 2023-09-01, retrieved 2024-08-05
- ^ a b Bloodshot Eyes, Spotify, 2023-09-01, retrieved 2024-08-05
- ^ Dogshit, Spotify, 2024-02-02, retrieved 2024-08-05
- ^ Like a Pulse, Spotify, retrieved 2024-08-05
- ^ "Exclusive Premiere/Interview: Outlaw Blues Guitarist Emanuel Casablanca Digs Deep Roots on 'The Farm'". American Blues Scene. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Events". Perfect Ten. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Sounds of Hope: Music for Ukraine Tickets | O2 Guildhall Southampton". www.academymusicgroup.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Apice, John (2022-08-15). "REVIEW: Emanuel Casablanca "Blood On My Hands" • Americana Highways". Americana Highways. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Ehrenclou, Martine (2024-01-31). "Review: Emanuel Casablanca 'Strung Out On Thrills'". ROCK AND BLUES MUSE. Retrieved 2024-08-05.