Saxophonist and flutist Belén Martín was born in Madrid (1997). She started playing the saxophone at the age of 10. After completing Higher Studies in…
Artist Profiles: Belén Martín
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Artist Profiles: Lundú
Called after an Afro-Peruvian rhythm, Lundú is a 7-member ensemble formed in Arequipa in 2015 by musicians who love of Perú’s song traditions. Arequipa is…
Artist Profiles: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Born in Argentina (1978), Rodrigo Rodriguez arrived to Spain in 1986 where he spent most of his childhood. At an early age he began to…
Artist Profiles: Griselda Sanderson
Based in southwest England, Griselda Sanderson is a musician and producer who plays various bowed instruments, including the traditional fiddle, Norwegian hardanger fiddle, viola, and…
Laura Cortese’s World Sessions
Laura Cortese – All in Always (Cortese Music, 2016) On the album “All in Always“, American fiddler and composer Laura Cortese went beyond her American…
Ragas and Beyond from Rakkatak
Rakkatak – Char Taal and a Raga Rainbow (Rakkatak, 2021) The album “Char Taal and a Raga Rainbow” presents the marvelous work of Canadian world…
Global Arts Live Announces African Music Concerts in 2022
Global Arts Live, a world music presenter in the Boston area, has announced a set of African music concerts that will take place between March…
Free Broadcast by Ukrainian Band DakhaBrahka from SFJAZZ & Fund Created
As an manifestation of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, SFJAZZ in San Francisco will air a free DakhaBrakha concert filmed at the SFJAZZ Center…
Celtic Music Meets Epic Progrock
Dave Bainbridge – To The Far Away (2021) “To The Far Away” is the fourth solo album from Dave Bainbridge, an acclaimed British multi-instrumentalist, composer,…
Artist Profiles: Fireside Collective
Fireside Collective is a progressive bluegrass ensemble based in Asheville, North Carolina. The quintet won the 2016 Band Contest at the iconic American roots festival…