Vishnu Gobind Jog (V.G. Jog) was a venerated elder statesman of the North Indian violin. A highly respected musician and educator, he toured throughout the…
Artist Profiles: V.G. Jog
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: Hermeto Pascoal
Hermeto Pascoal was a prominent Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. His compositions appeared on albums by Miles Davis and other jazz heavyweights. He was born in…
The Captivating Thaitronics of Apichat Pakwan
Apichat Pakwan – Esantronics (Animist Records, 2019) Esantronics introduces a wonderful world of hybrid music where traditional Thai music meets European electronic music. Apichat Pakwan…
Interview with World Fusion Band Solana And Video Premiere
Solana is a world music fusion band originally founded in Valencia, Spain in 2012. Solana combines rhythmically complex and harmonically rich music inspired by folk…
Interview with Spanish Stringed Instrument Master Juan José Robles
Spanish multi-instrumentalist Juan José Robles has a superb new album titled In-Quietud (Restlessness). Robles uses a wide range of stringed instruments from Spain and beyond.…
Artist Profiles: Juan José Robles
Juan José Robles Mayol started his musical career as a child in rondallas (ensemble of stringed instruments) and folk bands in his his hometown, Alhama…
The Golden Age of Funaná Accordion Masters
Various Artists – Pour Me A Grog: The Funaná Revolt in 1990s Cabo Verde (Ostinato Records, 2019) Pour Me A Grog: The Funaná Revolt in…
Forró Music
Forró music is the heartbeat of Northeast Brazil. Born in the sertao, the arid interior of the region, forró was formed by the many traditions,…
Artist Profiles: Rosalía
Rosalía Vila Tobella, better known as Rosalía, was born on 25 September 25, 1993 in San Esteban de Sasroviras, Spain. The Spanish singer-songwriter is known…
Artist Profiles: Joanne Shenandoah
Joanne Shenandoah was born in Oneida, New York in 1958. She was a Wolf Clan member of the Oneida Nation, Iroquois Confederacy. She was the…