Orlando (record label)

Orlando is a French record label, owned by Orlando (aka Bruno Gigliotti).

History

The label was created by Bruno Gigliotti (aka Orlando)^{[citation needed]} and went by several names including International Show, International Shows, and Orlando/International Show.^[1][2][3] In 1970, it produced recordings from Dalida.^[3] After her death, Orlando produced several anthologies from her sister.^{[citation needed]} In the late 1990s, the Orlando label was renamed BG Productions.^{[citation needed]} Now, Orlando produces Hélène Ségara since 1996,^{[citation needed]} Indra since 1990 and Cerena since 2003.^{[citation needed]}

Main Artists

• Dalida (1970–1987, although Orlando produced several anthologies thereafter)
• Hélène Ségara (since 1996)
• Indra (since 1990)
• Les Vagabonds (1990–1995)
• Melody (1989–1992)
• Frédéric Chateau (in his band Koeurs (1983–1986), as a solo artist (1988–1993))
• Cerena (since 2003)

Facts

• Until 1970, Orlando was the art director at Barclay Records.
• The Orlando label also has Antoine Angelelli as the executive producer.

References

1. ^ Tronchot, Jean, Distribution Supermarkets and Department Stores Rack One Third of Stores, Billboard (magazine), p. F20, 1971-05-01, Vol. 83, No. 18, ISSN 0006-2510, "Among the 29 labels distributed by Sonophresse are ... Tacoun (Richard Anthony) and International Shows (Dalida)."
2. ^ Dalida: The Number One French Female Vocalist in the World in 1974 (advertisement), Billboard (magazine), p. 32, 1975-01-18, Vol. 87, No. 3, ISSN 0006-2510, "Production Orlando/International Show / Distribution Sonopresse"
3. ^ ^{a b} Sisti, Leo, From The Music Capitals of the World - MILAN, Billboard (magazine), 1970-10-10, p. 82, Vol. 82, No. 41, ISSN 0006-2510, "Dalida has assigned Italian distribution of her new French label International Show to RCA. In France, Dalida's expiring deal with Barclay (distributed by SIF) has not been renewed and Sonopress is the new distributor. Dalida's new Italian records will be on the RCA Victor label."