Biography Download a pdf of the text below here, and more Fantuzzi musical bio by clicking and saving the title link below Fantuzzi - A GLOBAL TROUBADOUR Welcome to a joyous event known the world over as Fantuzzi. As soon as he enters the stage, his blissful smile, laughter and penetrating gaze ignite the audience into jubilation. Fantuzzi's African-Caribbean roots and phenomenally-extensive international travel experiences meld on stage into ecstatic, dramatic, transformational, interactive performances infused with a dynamic variety of musical styles from Reggae, Latin Rock, East Indian Kirtans, Niabinge, Salsa, and African-Caribbean which have inspired his unique chants, soulful songs and electrifying sensual dances. Fantuzzi's best selling CDs include the upbeat “Tribal Revival”and sublimely spiritual "Divine Inspiration".  Fantuzzi is a world-class musical star who is charismatic, funny, sensual, and highly-energized and will definitely get you moving!  Meet the man that Newsweek Magazine featured on its cover to symbolize the gathering of the original 1969 Woodstock Concert. A continuous world traveler to over 50 countries throughout the past 35 years, Fantuzzi has performed on every continent at thousands of events including those at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, Rio De Janeiro Earth Summit, Los Angeles and Oakland Coliseums as well as at all 3 Woodstocks, 3 Khumba Melas, 29 Rainbow Gatherings, multiple Cannabis Cups, European Festivals, Bali Festivals, Australian Festivals, Harmony Festivals, Bhakti Festivals, Mystic Garden Parties, and Raw Spirit Festivals.  What's New In 2010? Fantuzzi is, of course, touring extensively in the USA, Caribbean, Europe, and Beyond upon invitation, and is especially excited about writing his autobiography, meanwhile, finishing his CD "Ease and Grace".  In 2009, Fantuzzi built a beautiful treehouse home on the Big Island of Hawaii, The Rain Forest Sanctuary, which is now open to short and longterm guests. He will be hosting the 2nd annual Rain Forest Sanctuary Retreat there in December 2010.  Fantuzzi began performing at the age of twelve in an off Broadway production, Shakespeare’s “A Winters Tale” in the 1960’s. In the 1970’s he performed in Greenich Village, New York City. In 1971, as Music & Dance Director of “The Rainbow Gypsies”, he toured the world. From 1973-76, he again took a show around the world with a theater, music and dance group called “The Butterfly Family”. Fantuzzi’s song “Gemini Twin Star” was the title song for the motion picture of the same name. His song “Lost and Found” received the “Song of the Year Award” for contributing to the Uplifting of Humanity at the 1979 Los Angeles World Symposium. Fantuzzi created a music video to the title song of one of his albums “One Earth One People”. His music has been used in the sound track of the documentary “Stand-Up and Be Counted” as a solution for global survival. Fantuzzi has appeared on numerous movies and shows including National Television’s “Eye on LA”, featuring on their “World Beat Special". He has played with Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Stephen Stills, Billy Preston, Richie Havens, Babatunde Olatunji, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, Cedella Marley Booker (Bob Marley’s Mother),Taj Mahal, and Joe Higgs. He opened for “Third World”, and is friends with Ram Dass and the late Timothy Leary, and many other fascinating leaders.  Fantuzzi dedicated 1989-91 to the “One Earth One People World Tour”, contributing to the vision of Peace on Earth by the millenium. During this time he performed in Hawaii, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Canada and throughout the East and West Coasts of America, including several special events attended by over 25,000 people. Since January of ‘92 Fantuzzi has been on the “Save the Earth Tour and World Peace Pilgrimage,” dedicated to Eco-Sustainable Solutions and Indigenous Peoples, on which he toured to Hawaii, Bali, East and West Coasts of America, Brazil (to the Earth Summit on the Environment), Morocco, Australia, England, France, Spain, Holland, Mexico, and Guatemala. An ecstatic, expressing the transformation happening today, Fantuzzi is an Ambassador of Joy and a Global Troubadour who continues to perform at tribal and musical gatherings around the world.   Some Comments and Reviews “The performances of Fantuzzi are pure joy, and all are left with feelings of wonder, admiration and warmth. ” Johnny Allen, Innovation program, Schools Commission, Sydney Australia “Fantuzzi’s energy is infectious, and somehow he gives it away or inspires it in others.” Valley Isle News “Fantuzzi is as easy to experience as he is hard to describe.” Woodstock Times Woodstock, NY “...his CD Tribal Revival is a captivating and original fusion of salsa-reggae-soul, with a positive lyrical voice....” Los Angeles Times “Flashy and Sensual, Definitely.” Street Beat San Francisco, CA “I'm so glad that you're getting the [positive] message out through your music.” Julia Butterfly “Fantuzzi is the spirit of dance...” Ram Dass Played With: Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Richie Havens, Joe Higgs, Taj Mahal, Billy Preston, Babatunde Olatunji, Tommy Chong, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, Michael Narada Walden, Cedella Marley Booker, The Doobie Brothers, Stephen Stills, and countless others TOURED INTERNATIONALLY Hawaii, Brazil, Bali, England, Ireland, Spain, Holland, France, Mexico, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Australia, India, Israel RECORDED WORKS Warriors of the Rainbow, Peace on Earth, One Earth One People, Live at the China Club/LA, Fantuzzi Anthology #1, CD releases: Tribal Revival, Divine Inspiration MUSIC VIDEOS Homosapien Bop, One Earth One People, Hemp Hemp Hurray, Fantuzzi Live on Maui MOTION PICTURE TITLE TRACK Gemini Twin Star WORKSHOPS Afro-Carribean Dancing, Yoga, Vocalizing, Chanting, Drumming, Ritual Performance MUSIC EVENTS/ VENUES “Narnia”, “Cirquanalia”(LA) Goa (India) Byron Bay (Australia) Los Angeles: Los Angeles Coliseum, China Club, The Roxy, 20/20, Flaming Colassas, Hollywood Spice, Black and Blue, Pohnanzuk, Music Machine, Cafe Largo San Francisco: Coconut Grove, Japan Center, Fairfax Pavilion, Bill Graham’s Woldorf Byron Bay, Australia: Beach Hotel, The Epicentre Brisbane, Australia: Casa Blanca, Performing Art Centre, World Music Cafe Bali, Indonesia: Double Six, Cafe Latino, Taj Mahal Amsterdam, Holland: Paradisio, Cosmos, Milky Way MASTER OF CEREMONIESAND PERFORMANCES Most Big Parties on the Planet since 1970 EarthDance, Burningman, Boom Festival, Riuugord, etc. etc. Woodstock II Environmental Stage 94 Amsterdam "Cannabis Cup" 95 & 97 WHEE (World Hemp Expo & Extravaganza) 97 Garlic Festival, Wash. 97 Trinity Tribal Stomp Ore. 95 - 97 Summer of Love 30th Anniversay Celebration San Fran. 97 Amsterdam Festival (The Balloon Company) Holland 95 & 96 Harvest Festival, Madison Rainbow Gathering 75-97 West Coast Reggae Tour Prod. by: Jah Levi Blowout Tour New York City London (Albert Hall) Amsterdam, Holland Goodbye to Paris by: Billy Crystal Rainbow Gypsy Tour Europe and India 71-72 The Butterfly Family World Tour; S. America, USA Indonesia, Australia, Mexico 95-02 Burning Man Festival Spring Renewal, Maui, HI 20 yrs teacher/facilitator Santa Barbara Solstice Headline Band 95 & 97 EarthDay Concerts: LA, Topanga Cyn., Mill Valley, UC Davis 90&92 SPECIAL EVENTS AND AWARDS Warana Festival, 50th Anniversary for the Australian Gov’t 1996. Co-starred and choreographed, "Shango the Journey of Rhythm", and workshops and performances Earth Summit-Brazil-96 "A gathering of the Minds" Special Event with Timothy Leary - 95 Song of the Year - 79 for "uplifting humanity" World Symposium Concert on behalf of International Year of the Child 1980 (Carnegie Hall) Concert at United Nations Numerous Special Events For Children For Booking Contact: FANTUZZI (415) 721-1777 Fantuzzi@FantuzziMusic.com or Team Fantuzzi Management • Available with Band or Solo • Public or Private Events • Master of Ceremonies • Individual and Group Workshops Drumming, Yoga and Singing snail mail: FANTUZZI 652 Cedar Place Ventura, CA 93001