Kani’d (meaning cousins) is inspired by the ancestral songs of the Kelabits from central Borneo, and draws upon the wealth of the musical traditions of…
Artist Profiles: Kani’d
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: Malaysian Dhol Federation
The Malaysian Dhol Federation?s humble beginnings were traced back to the year 1996 in the city of Ipoh, Perak. It all started out when one…
Artist Profiles: Razia Said
Razia Said was born on the Eastern Coast of Madagascar of an Afro-Arabic Mother and an Indian Father. She was raised with the sound of…
Artist Profiles: Ricky Randimbiarison
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: Tarika
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
Tiharea means wealth. It is also a trio of 3 childhood friends from southern Madagascar: Talike, Zetike and Sheilake. They grew up in the same…
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
DD Synthesis was a band established in 1995 for the purpose of carrying out an in-depth pursuit of the outstanding folk music treasures of Macedonia.…
Artist Profiles: Dragan Dautovski
Dragan Dautovski is a professor of folk instruments: kaval, gajda, and tambura at the University Sts. Cyril and Methodius. In 1992 he formed the ensemble…