Ricky Randimbiarison was born on 23 June, 1964 in a small town in the South East of Madagascar, After working temporarily with the young Malagasy…
Artist Profiles: Ricky Randimbiarison
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.
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Tarika, led by the charismatic Hanitra Rasoanaivo, was one of the hardest working bands on the 1990s World Music circuit. Madagascar’s most successful musical export.…
Artist Profiles: Tiharea
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Artist Profiles: Vakoka
Vakoka brought together thirteen of Madagascar’s most talented musicians to explore diverse traditions and push the boundaries of Malagasy music. Over a six-week period this…
Artist Profiles: Baklava
Baklava, from Skopje, North Macedonia, plays music that could be best described as traditional Macedonian folk music played with traditional instruments, but infused with contemporary…
Artist Profiles: DD Synthesis
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Artist Profiles: Dragan Dautovski
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Artist Profiles: Kocani Orkestar
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Artist Profiles: Sutaras
Sutaras is an independent, professional folklore group which employs the whole range of Lithuanian instrumental folk music in its repertoire, from old rituals, to shepherds’…
Artist Profiles: Pavel Giunter
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