Moana Maniapoto has consistently pushed the boundaries of Maori music with her unique mix of traditional Maori musical elements and contemporary western grooves. Her band…
Artist Profiles: Moana Maniapoto
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: Hollie Smith
Singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is a leading vocalist in the New Zealand music scene. She has collaborated with Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Don McGlashan, One…
Artist Profiles: Peace Culture Group
The Peace Culture Group, led by Shyam Prasad Khadgi, was officially established in 1993, although it had become famous before the year 1993 performing programs…
Artist Profiles: Nass El Ghiwane
With their roots in traditional Berber music and alternative theater, Nass El Ghiwane concocted an uncompromisingly radical new music with driving beats and a barely…
Artist Profiles: Ani Choying Drolma
In 1971, Ani Choying Drolma was born to Tibetan exiles in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her parents had fled the Cultural Revolution (and their homeland) in 1959.…
Artist Profiles: Massukos
Massukos are considered national treasure in their native country of Mozambique, renown both for their stunning music and the humanitarian work that they do. The…
Artist Profiles: Ghorwane
In the hot and dusty Gaza province of Mozambique there is a small lake called Ghorwane that never runs dry, even in the hottest season.…
Artist Profiles: Gito Baloi
Gito Baloi Gito Baloi has played and sung music for as long as he can remember. Surrounded by the traditional music of his extended family…
Artist Profiles: Mabulu
Mabulu (dialogue in Shangana) was a band from Mozambique that recorded its debut release Karimbo during the catastrophic floods of early 2000. It brought together…
Artist Profiles: Eyuphuro
The group comes from the island of Mozambique, in the north of the country, and linked to the mainland by a 3.5 km toll bridge.…