Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist known for innovatively transforming traditional music. She specializes in the triple harp and incorporates found sounds, archival materials,…
Cerys Hafana, Welsh Triple Harp Trailblazer
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.
Kora and Bala Maestro Sefo Kanuteh of Ghana
(headline image: Sefo Kanuteh with kora – Photo by Will Sherratt) Sefo Kanuteh is a skilled kora and bala (balafon) player from The Gambia. He…
Festival Med Part 2, Rising Portuguese Talent, Kora Master and Much More
The first day of concerts at Festival Med took place on June 27, 2024. Once you get your ticket, you have access to all stages.…
Festival MED, Part 1 – Exploring Loulé, a Thriving Portuguese Culture Hub
In late June, I had the pleasure of attending Festival MED, a remarkable annual world music festival that takes place in the city of Loulé…
Exceptional Cuban Trumpet Player Yelfris Valdés
Yelfris Valdés, a Cuban composer and trumpet player, commenced his musical career at age 8, studying classical music. By 16, he embarked on professional tours…
Travel Tales and Quebec Traditions on “Layon” by Les Grands Hurleurs
Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs – Layon (La Compagnie du Nord, 2024) With Layon, their sixth album, Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs take…
Québécois Podorythmie and Passion: The Tale of Nicolas Pellerin
(headline image: Nicolas Pellerin and Les Grands Hurleurs – Photo by Christine Berthiaume) Nicolas Pellerin, the lead vocalist, violinist, and practitioner of podorythmie (foot tapping),…
Junior Sisk’s Enduring Bluegrass Highlighted in ‘If There’s a Will There’s a Way’
Junior Sisk – If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records, 2024) Junior Sisk, a prominent artist in the classic bluegrass scene, has…
Yugma: East Meets West in Rajagopalan and Chagnard’s Dazzling Raga Collaboration
Ganesh Rajagopalan‘s latest collaboration, “Yugma,” was recorded in July of last year with conductor Christophe Chagnard and the Northwest Sinfonietta at Lagerquist Concert Hall, located…
Biography of Extraordinary Violinist and Composer Ganesh Rajagopalan
Ganesh Rajagopalan was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh in 1964. He is an acclaimed Indian classical violinist, vocalist, composer, and teacher, whose career spans over…