Argentinian born Al Conti is a recipient of several awards for his work. His latest album ‘Scheherazade’ topped the ‘New Age Reporter Top 100’ Chart at #1 for three consecutive months, in October, November and December, 2008. The album also garnered four ‘NAR Lifestyle Music Awards’ nominations, including ‘Album of the Year’, and won ‘Best World Album of 2008’. ‘Scheherazade’ also headed many ‘Top 10’ and ‘Best of’ lists on dozens of radios around the world. His album ‘Poeta’ was used as part of NPR’s fundraising efforts in 2007 and his recording ‘Quest for Orpheus’, from the same album, received a “Best of 2007” Award from Mystic Soundscapes Radio. The album ‘Poeta’ headed the top 10 of 2007 lists at KCCK Radio and Origen Music, and was a featured selection at WMNR Radio throughout Connecticut in April, 2008.
In addition to his music career, Conti is committed to supporting ‘The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’, ‘Alzheimer’s Association’ and ‘Until There’s a Cure’ which combats the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Al joined Kevin Bacon, Jessica Alba, Shelley Morrison (“Will & Grace”) and other celebrities in lending his name to the ‘Until There’s a Cure foundation’ to help raise awareness and funds for research. “If you have ever had a friend or family member fighting one of these diseases, then you know why it is so important for all of us to show our support.”
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