RAM is a Haitian roots music ensemble from Port-au-Prince. The group’s name comes from the initials of its founder, songwriter, and lead male vocalist, Richard…
Artist Profiles: RAM
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: Humayun Khan
Humayun Khan is an excellent singer of North Indian classical music as well as the traditional folk and modern classical music of Afghanistan. Born in…
The Way of Taiko in the Apennines
KyoShinDo – Taiko Do – Echo of the Soul (Arc Music, 2020) Japanese percussion ensembles (taiko drumming) have been fascinating international audiences for years. This…
Beguiling Ethiopian Quintessence
Atse Tewodros Project – Atse Tewodros Project ( 2013) The Atse Tewodros Project is led by Ethiopian vocalist, songwriter, composer and novelist Gabriella Ghermandi. She…
Artist Profiles: Abbos Kosimov
Abbos Kosimov is a master doyra player and innovator in the history of frame drumming. Both a traditional master and a contemporary trendsetter, Kosimov has…
Artist Profiles: Rura
Rura is a multi award-winning act contemporary Scottish folk music band. Their compellingly fiery, rugged yet refined and progressive instrumentals on fiddle, Highland pipes, flute,…
Seductive Tropical Music from Colombia
Various Artists – 12 Bombazos Bailables (Vampisoul 208CD, 2020) The Vampisoul label has been reissuing iconic Colombian tropical music albums from Discos Fuentes since 2017.…
Guitar and Tres Combo
Kevin Connor Swingtet – Guitar and Tres (2013) The Kevin Connor Swingtet’s Guitar and Tres features a lively mix of swing, Gypsy Jazz and Cuban…
Artist Profiles: Sinafi Trio
Sinafi was founded by three Greek female musicians who met in Istanbul, Turkey. The trio includes Fotini Kokkala on qanun; Marina Liontou on ud; and…
Shakuhachi Traveler
Rodrigo Rodriguez is globetrotting musician and composer. Born in Argentina, he’s lived in Japan and Spain. Although he plays various musical instruments, his main device…