Los Calvos (the baldheaded) was formed in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1967 by musician and bandleader Ray Pérez. It was an ensemble that sounded different to…
Artist Profiles: Los Calvos
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.
Yohann Le Ferrand Reveals “Konya” Video Featuring Mamani Keita
French world music guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand teamed up with Malian powerhouse Mamani Keita on the Bambara-rooted song “Konya”. The song appears on…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Maio
Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist…
Solomon Islands artist Charles Maimarosia releases new single ‘Haiamasina’
The new single “Haiamasina” (English translation: ‘Loving’) from Solomon Islands musician Charles Maimarosia, is a love poem that exemplifies ‘Are’Are customs and traditions. “Haiamasina” (Wantok…
Artist Profiles: Marjan Vahdat
Iranian singer Marjan Vahdat was born in 1976 in Tehran. She has performed as an independent singer and musician since 1995. Marjan has presented her…
Artist Profiles: Mamadou Diabaté (balafon)
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…
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…