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Oliver Sean
Born
Oliver Sean Alvares

(1979-10-11) 11 October 1979 (age 46)
Goa, India
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1999–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websiteoliversean.com

Oliver Sean (born Oliver Sean Alvares; 11 October 1979) is an MTV EMA nominated singer-songwriter and filmmaker. Based in the United Kingdom, his music is characterized by its Americana influence with acoustic rock, world, and contemporary undertones.

Sean has lived most of his life in Dubai, Goa and the UK.[1] His eclectic global music style is the trademark for his brand. It's attributed to his mixed Portuguese and Goan Lineage. [according to whom?]

Some of the highlights of his recognition has been Nomination for the MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 and hitting the Billboard Top 10 charts across multiple genres, including the Billboard Blues Album Charts and World Singles Charts. Some of his breakout chart successes have been Billboard Top 10 at number 6 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Charts in 2019 with "Doing That (Time. Love. Happiness)". In 2020 the artist made it into the Billboard X Bandsintown Top 10 Artist charts [2] and secured another Billboard Blues Album Chart hit with his 2021 lockdown album Garage Sessions, Vol. 1.[peacock prose]

Cementing Oliver Sean's impact on the independent blues music scene was the release of his Independent Blues Project album, featuring the track "Mama Taught Me." The album produced by Sean achieved significant chart success, debuting at #10 on the Billboard Blues Album Charts in December 2024 and topping blues charts in countries including the United States, the UK, and Canada.[peacock prose]

Awards and honors

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In 2012, Sean was Nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards 2012, recognizing his impact on the international music scene as an independent artist.[peacock prose]

Publications

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Books

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  • Sean, Oliver (2025). The Noise I Make: The Voice Behind A Movement. The Heart Behind A Million Dreams. WOA International. ISBN 9798263487775.

Life and career

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Early life

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Oliver Sean's career was launched in his teens.[3]

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Sean pursued formal education in business and economics. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).[3] These academic credentials have supported his entrepreneurial ventures, including the founding and management of W.O.A International.[peacock prose]

In August 2025, Sean was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts and Music by GIU International University.[4][peacock prose]

Breakthrough years (1999-2004)

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Sean's breakthrough [peacock prose] is traced back to 1999 when his discography with W.O.A. Entertainment began, featuring the single "There She Is Again". His debut album was I Like It. This album was nominated for 'International Album of the Year' by AVMax in 2003/04.[3]

Musical career (2005-2010)

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In 2006, Sean was involved with writing music for the official song for the Goa Floats at the India Republic Day Parade[5] that won the top honors in 2006.[citation needed] In 2008, Sean came out with his second studio album called Darna Chod Do. The name of this album comes from Goan street slang.[6]

So Good and Bollywood (2011-2012)

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Sean's third studio album So Good (2011) was featured album spot at the Virgin Megastores in Dubai [citation needed], a Vh1 Specials feature in India [citation needed] and the MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 nomination in the MTV EMA Best India/Worldwide Act category. Sean released an Americana single titled "All I Remember"[7] in 2012. It was released in the US simultaneously announcing his first major US Tour.[citation needed] The music video for "All I Remember" was a featured video on Vh1 India's music channel [citation needed] and went on to hit the No.1 Spot on the Artist Aloud Charts (India Today Group). Sean made his debut in film music as a music director when he composed the Soundtrack for a popular Bollywood International film Cutting Chai[8] released in 2012.[citation needed]

Christmas and Animal Welfare (2013-2015)

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Making a foray into holiday music Sean recorded his version of the Charles Brown hit "Please Come Home for Christmas"[9] in 2013 followed by his Christmas EP Unplugged Christmas releasing shortly thereafter. In February 2015 Oliver Sean released a live and unplugged EP titled Bootleg Recordings Vol.1[10] dedicated towards animal welfare and followed that up with the Stripped Down Summer Tour[11] across New York, Costa Rica and England.

Focus on world and film music (2016-2018)

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Going deeper into world and film music in 2017, Sean composed the title track to a Goan (Konkani) feature film titled Devachem Planning. The singer's 4th studio album Devil in Blue Jeans was released on 31 August 2017.[citation needed]

At the Fall 2018 International Independent Film Awards Sean's single ‘New York’ from the ‘Devil in Blue Jeans album’ won Gold in the Best Music Video and Best Original Song categories.[12]

Doing That and The Real Indie Project (2019 - 2020 )

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Sean joined forces with several indie musicians in 2019 to form a new musical project titled 'The Real Indie Project'. The singer songwriter and the musicians from his Real Indie Project released a new version of the Legendary William Bell single "Everyday will be like a holiday" as their first official single, in time to celebrate the holidays.[13]

Sean's album Devil is Back feat RIP (Real Indie Project) was released on 14 August and reached number 52 in the UK album downloads chart.[14] The album broke into the Billboard Blues Album Chart at #8 for the week of 29 August 2020.[citation needed]

The Garage Sessions (2020 - 2022 )

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In the midst of the pandemic Sean started streaming his live performances from his home and studio, for fans around the world to watch and connect with the artist one on one. This was called Garage Sessions, which garnered interest from fans and media around the world.[15] The success of the livestreaming led to Sean recording an album that captured the feel of his weekly Garage Sessions livestream performance. The Garage Sessions, Vol.1 Album was released on 23 July. The album hit the Billboard Blues Album charts at #14 on 3 August 2021.[citation needed]

Blues Dance (Worldbeat), which was released during the same time as the Garage Sessions Vol. 1 album went on to hit #1 in the US and the UK simultaneously on the iTunes Easy Listening charts, at the start on 2022.[citation needed]

Mama Taught Me and The Independent Blues Project (2023 - Present Day)

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“Mama Taught Me" is a song by Oliver Sean, featured on his Independent Blues Project album. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard Blues Album Charts in December 2024 and achieved top rankings on blues charts in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Thailand, Canada, and Turkey. The release marked a significant milestone in Sean's career, highlighting his impact on the independent blues music scene.[citation needed]

In October 2025, Oliver Sean released his debut book titled The Noise I Make, published by WOA International.[16]

Education

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Sean's academic background encompasses both business administration and the creative arts. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from Goa University. He later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership at Graham International University.

Other ventures

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Sean has produced both his own and various international artists' music and music videos. He also hosts his own weekly radio show and podcast WOAFM99.[17]

Discography

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  • There She Is Again (Single – WOA Records/W.O.A International– 1999
  • I Like It (LP – WOA Records/W.O.A International) – 2002
  • I Like It (Album Re-Release – Times Music/WOA Records/W.O.A International) – 2003
  • Libran Mind (Film Score) – 2004
  • Darna Chod Do (LP – WOA Records/W.O.A International / Crescendo BMG) – 2007
  • Christmas Time (Single – WOA Records/W.O.A International) – 2008
  • Goa Chillout Zone Vol.1 (Compilation – WOA Records/W.O.A International) – 2009
  • So Good (Single – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2010
  • So Good – The Album (LP – WOA Records) – 2011
  • NuBreed of the Middle East (Compilation – Daxxar) – 2011
  • Cutting Chai[18] (Film soundtrack – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2012
  • All I Remember (Single – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2012
  • Christmas Unplugged (LIVE EP – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2012
  • Please come home for Christmas (Single – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2013
  • The Bootleg Recordings Vol.1 (LIVE EP – WOA Records/WOA International) - 2015
  • Unplugged Christmas (LIVE EP – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2016
  • New York (Single – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2016
  • First Move (Single – WOA Records/WOA International – 2017
  • Devachem Planning (Movie Soundtrack/Title Track for Konkani Feature Film Film Score) - 2017
  • Decade of Hits (LP/Compilation – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2017
  • Devil in Blue Jeans (LP – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2017
  • Doing That (Time. Love. Happiness) (Single – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2019
  • Everyday will be like a holiday - (Single – WOA Records/WOA International) – 2019
  • Devil is Back - (EP - [WOA Records/WOA International) – 2020
  • Garage Sessions, Vol.1 - (Album - [WOA Records/WOA International) – 2021

Filmography

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  • I Like It (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Actor / Producer – 2002
  • Darna Chod Do (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Actor / Executive Producer – 2007
  • Darna Chod Do Remix (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Actor / Executive Producer – 2007
  • (Saurabh), Music Video, Executive Producer- 2009
  • Peace Remix (Saurabh), Music Video, Executive Producer – 2009
  • Cutting Chai (Bollywood Film), Composer/Music Director[18]
  • So Good (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Actor/Producer/Director – 2011
  • Movies (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Actor/producer/Director – 2011
  • Dichotomy (Kotadama), Music Video, Director – 2011
  • Love Song (Jade Steel), Music Video, Director – 2011
  • So Naive (Eric Dulle), Music Video, Director – 2011
  • Alone (Oliver Sean), Music Video, actor, producer, Director – 2012
  • Vh1 Specials – Oliver Sean, Documentary, Director – 2012
  • All I Remember (Oliver Sean), Music Video, actor, producer, Director – 2012
  • Diacronia (Nagmah), Music Video, Director - 2015
  • Necessary Evil (Laura Ainsworth), Music Video, Director - 2015
  • Detroit on a Roll (Lorraine Milton), Music Video, Director - 2015
  • New York (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Director - 2017
  • First Move (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Director - 2018
  • Doing That (Time. Love. Happiness) (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Director - 2019
  • Everyday will be like a holiday (Oliver Sean feat. Real Indie Project), Music Video, Director 2019
  • Devil is Back (Oliver Sean), Music Video, Director 2020

References

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  1. ^ "India Goes Indie". Gulf News. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  2. ^ "Billboard Charts". Billboard. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Oliver Sean Official Website". Oliver Sean Official Website. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  4. ^ "GIU Confers Honorary Doctorate on Singer-Songwriter Oliver Sean Alvares". Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Oliver Sean's going great guns - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  6. ^ Eye, BOB SAAR for The Hawk. "Oliver Sean at The Washington". The Hawk Eye Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  7. ^ "All I Remember". 18 September 2012 – via Amazon.
  8. ^ "Cutting Chai Dreams High (Masti 24/7) - Film Soundtrack". 4 October 2011 – via Amazon.
  9. ^ "Please Come Home for Christmas - Single by Oliver Sean on Apple Music". iTunes.
  10. ^ "The Bootleg Recordings, Vol.1 - EP by Oliver Sean on Apple Music". iTunes.
  11. ^ "Oliver Sean "Stripped Down" Tour Travels to Manuel Antonio - Costa Rica Star News". 16 May 2015.
  12. ^ "International Independent Film Gold Awards". International Independent Film Award.
  13. ^ "Oliver Sean announces new single featuring the Real Indie Project".
  14. ^ "Official UK Album Download Charts". Official Charts.
  15. ^ "Concerts to livestream this weekend". 27 January 2021.
  16. ^ "The Noise I Make: The Voice Behind A Movement. The Heart Behind A Million Dreams". Amazon. WOA International. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  17. ^ "WOAFM99 Radio Show". iTunes.
  18. ^ a b "imdb". IMDb.
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