René Lacaille is the musical embodiment of the unique Creole culture of the Indian Ocean island of Reunion Island (La Reunion), incorporating African, Indian, Malagasy…
Artist Profiles: René Lacaille
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: Orchestre National de Barbes
Orchestre National de Barbés is a piece of North Africa stranded in the heart of Paris. In English, the name means The National Barbés Orchestra,…
Artist Profiles: Renaud Garcia-Fons
Renaud Garcia-Fons was born December 24, 1962 in Paris, France. He is a double bass phenomenon of Spanish-French origin who studied classical music and received…
Artist Profiles: Pol Huellou
Grandson of a storyteller and son of a traditional singer-songwriter, Pol Huellou grew up immersed in the culture of central Brittany. He learned the music…
Artist Profiles: Petru Guelfucci
Petru Guelfucci was born March 6, 1955 in Sermano, Corsica, France. One of the most charismatic singers from Corsica, Petru Guelfucci maintains his connection to…
Artist Profiles: Nolwenn Korbell
Former vocalist with the innovative Welsh band Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion, Breton singer Nolwenn Korbell balances tradition and innovation in a manner some have likened…
Artist Profiles: Myrdhin
Remi Chauvet was born in 1950 in Dinan, in North Brittany. He became a bard at the age of 21, choosing to spend his career…
Artist Profiles: Mino Cinelu
Born in Saint-Cloud, France, in 1957, Mino Cinelu played guitar when he was a child, calling it his “first love.” As a youth, he visited…
Artist Profiles: Manu Chao
Manu Chao was born in Paris, on June 21, 1961, into a family of Spanish Republican exiles living in France. He spent his early years…
Artist Profiles: Les Yeux Noirs
The Les Yeux Noirs is a multicultural band based in Paris led by the Belgian Slabiak brothers. With the help of other musicians from Belgium,…