Percussionist and composer Mamadou Diabaté was born in Wagadugu, Burkina Faso in 1973. He began his musical training at the age of five with his…
Artist Profiles: Mamadou Diabaté (balafon)
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.
Fiery Live Blues from the late Beverly “Guitar” Watkins
Beverly “Guitar” Watkins – In Paris (Music Maker Foundation, 2022) The Music Maker Foundation released In Paris, a live album by the late Beverly “Guitar”…
Artist Profiles: Amaru Tribe
Amaru Tribe is a group comprised of musicians from Colombia and Chile in Hispanic America. Members include Katherine Gailer on vocals, tambora; Oscar Jiménez on…
Artist Profiles: Charles Maimarosia
Charles Maimarosia is a Solomon Islands singer and musician. He was raised in the distant Pipisu village of Malaita. He is celebrated for being a…
Artist Profiles: Yoshida Brothers
The Yoshida Brothers, the stellar tsugaru-shamisen duo comprised of siblings Ryoichiro and Kenichi were a pop culture phenomenon in their native Japan in the first…
Artist Profiles: Yukihiro Atsumi
Japanese composer and guitarist Yukihiro Atsumi has had a multifaceted music career, collaborating with a wide range of well-known artists within and outside of Japan.…
“Ona”, Moravian Fusion from Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr
Multiple Anděl Award winners Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr released their album “Ona” on December 31st, 2021. “Ona” means “she” in Czech. The group released a…
Exquisite Harp Rooted in Celtic Traditions
Ellen Gibling – The Bend in the Light (Ellen Gibling, 2021) The Bend in the Light is a solo harp album from Canadian composer, arranger,…
Eamonn Flynn Celebrates the Charm and Resiliency of Dublin
Eamonn Flynn – Anywhere But Home (Anam, 2022) “Anywhere But Home” is a heartfelt tribute to the city of Dublin from accomplished Irish pianist, brilliant…
Dazzling and Exquisite Concertina Work from Pádraig Rynne
Pádraig Rynne – Begin With The End In Mind (2022) Composer and concertina maestro Pádraig Rynne goes back to his traditional Irish folk music roots…