Born in London, England and now residing in Co. Roscommon, Ireland, John plays in the Roscommon and Sligo styles of his family roots. He was…
Artist Profiles: John Carty
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: Dick Gaughan
Dick Gaughan Dick Gaughan has been a professional musician and singer since 1970 and made his first solo album in 1971. Working mainly in the…
Artist profiles: Pretinho da Serrinha
Ângelo Vitor Simplício da Silva, better known as Pretinho da Serrinha, was born August 30, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pretinho da Serrinha has…
Artist profiles: Rogê
Brazilian guitarist Rogê was born April 25, 1975 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was inspired by masters like Baden Powell, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Dorival Caymmi,…
Artist Profiles: Marta Pereira da Costa
Marta Pereira da Costa started playing the piano at the age of 4, later at 8 learned the classical guitar and at 18 began to…
Delicately-crafted Contemporary and Traditional Visions of the Kora
Dawda Jobarteh – I Met Her By The River (Sterns Africa, 2019) Denmark-based Gambian kora maestro Dawda Jobarteh showcases the many faces of the kora…
Interview with Oud Maestros Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran is an acclaimed ensemble featuring the Joubran brothers: Samir, Wissam and Adnan. The three musicians are oud (Arabic lute) maestros and play…
A Tribute to the Groundbreaking Kentucky Colonels
Roland White – A Tribute to the Kentucky Colonels (Mountain Home Records MH17242, 2018) Mandolin virtuoso and vocalist Roland White recorded A Tribute to the…
Artist Profiles: Alison Krauss
Alison Krauss was born July 23, 1971 in Decatur, Illinois, but was raised in Champaign, Illinois. She began studying classical violin at five years old…
Artist Profiles: Alison Brown
Alison Brown was born August 7, 1962 in Hartford, Connecticut. She began her music career at a young age, playing banjo in several Southern California…