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🎸 Oliver Sean – Updated Biography (2025)

Oliver Sean is a globally acclaimed independent singer-songwriter, producer, and filmmaker whose genre-defying music blends acoustic rock, blues, Americana, and worldbeat. Born on October 11, 1979, in Goa, India, and now based in Algarve, Portugal, Sean's multicultural upbringing across Goa, Dubai, and the UK has deeply influenced his eclectic sound.

🌍 Career Highlights

• MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee (2012)

• Multiple Billboard Top 10 chart placements across genres:

  • #6 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales for “Doing That (Time. Love. Happiness)” (2019)

  • #8 on Billboard Blues Album Charts for Devil is Back (2020)

  • #10 for Garage Sessions, Vol.1 (2021)

  • #10 for Independent Blues Project featuring “Mama Taught Me” (2024)

• Official UK Top 50 Album Download Chart success

• Platinum-selling artist with international airplay on MTV, VH1, and more

🎶 Musical Style

Sean’s music is often described as “Feel Good Acoustic Rock with Soul.” His sound is a fusion of blues rock, Americana, and worldbeat—praised by Rolling Stone as “like the Eagles hiring Jack Johnson for lessons on lightening up.”

🏆 Recent Recognition

In August 2025, Oliver Sean was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts and Music by GIU International University, honoring his contributions to independent music and his role as founder of W.O.A International.

🎤 Live Performances & Releases

• Known for dynamic live shows, including a standout performance at Portugal’s Feira da Serra festival in 2025, where he premiered a reimagined version of “Stand by Me”

• His latest projects continue to top charts and resonate with fans across the US, UK, and Canada

🎧 Labels & Affiliations

• Founder of W.O.A Entertainment

• Associated with Virgin Music, Times Music, BMG Crescendo, and others

• Voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammy Awards)

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