Singer-songwriter and guitarist Manuel Monestel founded Afro-Latin band Cantoamerica. Their music is influenced by Cuban son, salsa and calypso. In fact, the group calls it:…
Artist Profiles: Cantoamérica
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: Nene Tchakou
Nene Tchakou was born in Banana (Bas Congo) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He started his music career by playing guitar for the choir…
Artist Profiles: Les Tambours de Brazza
Conducted by Emile Biayenda, Les Tambours de Brazza works with rhythms from all over Africa, with particular emphasis on rhythms from Congo-Brazzaville, their home. There…
Artist Profiles: Nawal Nawal
Nawal originally comes from the Comoros Islands, known as the “Islands of the Moon,” which are located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern of…
Artist Profiles: Maalesh
Maalesh and his four musicians hail from the archipelago of the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean. Born Othman Mohamed Elyas in Moroni of a…
Randy Scruggs Dies at 64
Country and bluegrass guitarist, producer and songwriter Randy Scruggs died on April 17, 2018. He won four Grammy Awards and was named “Musician of the…
Artist Profiles: Nitin Mitta
Nitin Mitta was born in 1975 in, Hyderabad, India. He has performed worldwide with some of leading Hindustani classical musicians, including Pandit Jasraj, Ustad Amjad…
Artist Profiles: Ustad Shahid Parvez
Shahid Parvez Khan, better known as Ustad Shahid Parvez, was born October 14, 1958 in Mumbai, India He belongs to a prestigious musical family and…
Artist Profiles: Totó La Momposina
Sonia Bazanta Vides, better known as Totó La Momposina, is a remarkable singer and dancer. She has earned respect and admiration in many parts of…
Artist Profiles: Samuel Torres
Colombian percussionist and composer Samuel Torres was born September 4, 1976 in Bogotá, Colombia. He has toured with Arturo Sandoval, and has played with renowned…