Diana Purim & Eyedentity – Many Bodies, One Mind (Eyedentity Music, 2018) Although Many Bodies, One Mind has world music connections, it is an uneven…
Many Directions of Eyedentity
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: Alain Pennec
Alain Pennec was born February 18, 1955. He is one of the most reputable Breton accordionists. He plays the diatonic accordion, an instrument that features…
Artist Profiles: Alain Genty
Alain Genty is an extraordinary and innovative bass player who has played with some of the best Breton bands including Gwerz, Den and Barzaz. He…
Fatoumata Diawara Seeking Wider Appeal
Fatoumata Diawara – Fenfo (Shanachie, 2018) Fenfo is the second solo album by Malian vocalist, songwriter, guitar player and actress Fatoumata Diawara. She is undoubtedly…
Artist Profiles: Wimme
Wimme Saari, better known as Wimme, was born in 1959 in Kelottijärvi, Enontekiö. Wimme is a modern interpreter of the Sami yoik, combining colorful grittiness…
Artist Profiles: Piirpauke
Piirpauke, led by Sakari Kukko, has been a pioneer of world music for many years. Sakari Kukko is a visionary, world traveler and multi-instrumentalist from…
Artist Profiles: Ville Ojanen
Ville Ojanen is a crossover violinist and composer from Finland who uses the folk tradition to create new sounds and ideas. Ojanen is a musician…
Artist Profiles: Ville Kangas
Ville Kangas: “The intention is always to find whether it is via odd combinations of instruments or sounds, through an unexpected choice of style, or…
Artist Profiles: Vilddas
Vilddas was founded in 1997. The band combines pop tunes, traditional Sami chanting, called yoik, Middle Eastern instruments and ambient sounds. The multitalented vocalist, Annukka…
Artist Profiles: Susan Aho
Susan Aho joined Värttinä in 1997, she hails from Espoo and has been playing accordion since the age of 13. She has been involved with…