ZANNA RECORDS starts collaboration with THREE-TIME GRAMMY-NOMINATED KEYBOARD LEGEND JOSEPH WOOTEN FOR INSTRUMENTAL SOUL REMAKE OF "YOU ARE MY DESTINY"
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"Hands of Soul" Keyboardist of the Steve Miller Band and The Wooten Brothers to bring his soul and funk expertise to the International Hit "You Are My Destiny", Zanna Records to License Globally
SEDONA, ARIZONA March 13, 2026
Zanna Records, the independent music label founded by Italian-American songwriter and producer Gianluca Zanna, proudly announces a landmark collaboration: three-time Grammy-nominated keyboard virtuoso Joseph Wooten has officially started collaborating with Zanna Records to record and bring his soul and and funk expertise to the international hit "You Are My Destiny."
Under the agreement, Joseph Wooten — legendary keyboardist of the Steve Miller Band since 1993 and founding member of the iconic Wooten Brothers — will bring his signature "Hands of Soul" style to the International hit song original You Are My Destiny. Zanna Records will license the resulting instrumental soul recording worldwide.
ABOUT THE PROJECT" You Are My Destiny," written and produced by Gianluca Zanna, featuring in the original EDM version the amazing voice of Claudette Lyons, has become one of the most remarkable success stories in independent music. The track broke into #1 on the North American College and Community Radio Chart and became #3 on Amazon's Best Sellers Dance & Electronic US Charts. To date, the Zanna Records YouTube channel has surpassed 19 million views, with the song receiving certified airplay across 1,000+ radio stations in 39+ countries.
Now one of the most respected keyboard artists in the world will reimagine it as a soulful instrumental for a new generation of listeners. "When I listen to Joseph Wooten play, I hear the soul of music itself," said Gianluca Zanna. "His hands don't just play notes — they tell stories. 'You Are My Destiny' was born from the most personal and real love story of my life. To have Joseph pour his soul into it as an instrumental — that is not just an honor. That is a dream made real." The final mix of this new You Are My Destiny version Feat. Joseph Wooten, will be released all over the world at the end of April 2026 on Zanna Records.
ABOUT JOSEPH WOOTEN
Known worldwide as "The Hands of Soul," Joseph Wooten is a three-time Grammy-nominated keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, composer, producer, author, and philanthropist.
Since 1993, he has served as the keyboardist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Steve Miller Band, performing at major venues across the globe for over three decades.
Born into one of the most musically gifted families in American history, Joseph is part of the legendary Wooten Brothers, from Nashville, Tennessee.
Joseph's remarkable credits include co-writing the Grammy-nominated song "Call Me Tonight" (for Arista Records), performing background vocals on Whitney Houston's debut album and with Kenny G, collaborating and/or sharing the stage with artists ranging from George Clinton and Chaka Khan to Peter Frampton, the Temptations, Def Leppard, Journey, and fronting his own celebrated band, Joseph Wooten & The Hands of Soul.
A humanitarian at heart, Joseph is also the founder of "I Matter! You Matter!", a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing division, honoring diversity, supporting Veterans, and promoting the power of music and dialogue with young people.
"Music has always been about connection across cultures, across genres, across generations," said Joseph. "I'm honored to bring my soul and my sound to 'You Are My Destiny' and to be part of the magic of Zanna Records."
ZANNA RECORDS: THE INDEPENDENT LABEL THAT DEFIES THE ODDS
Zanna Records is currently one of the most dynamic independent labels in the world. Founded and operated by Gianluca Zanna from Sedona, Arizona — without major label backing, corporate funding, or industry gatekeepers — in the last few months the label has achieved:
19+ million YouTube views (surpassed March, 2026)
#1 on the North American College and Community Radio Chart
#3 on Amazon's Best Sellers Dance & Electronic Charts
Billboard Spotify Playlist placement — the only independent artist on the list
Airplay on 1,000+ radio stations across 39+ countries, including documented play in Antarctica
Features in Rolling Stone (US & UK), Forbes, Billboard Italia, Music Connection, and Entrepreneur Magazine
Distribution to 500,000+ retail outlets worldwide via Mood Media
A landmark rock recording, "Live with No Regrets - Analog Rebellion," featuring Kevin Martin, Rudy Sarzo, Robert Sarzo, Robin Diaz, and Executive Producer Danny Saber, recorded on analog tape in Los Angeles in March 2026
Legal representation by entertainment attorney David Helfant of the Law Offices of David A. Helfant, Los Angeles
The Joseph Wooten signing marks the latest in a series of historic collaborations demonstrating that Zanna Records is no longer simply an independent label — it is a global musical force attracting the most respected names in the industry.
Gianluca Zanna | CEO, Zanna ZannaRecords.com
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