Ramón Montoya Salazar is considered a genius by most Flamenco guitarists. He was born November 2, 1879. Some biographies mention he was born near Toledo…
Artist Profiles: Ramón Montoya
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: Ramadu
Dumisani “Ramadu” Moyo was born on the 26th of June in 1975. He started his career as a professional musician in 199 in Bulawayo, in…
Artist Profiles: Ralph Irizarry
New York City based master timbalero Ralph Irizarry and his 8 piece ensemble Son Cafe was created to celebrate the dance music of Cuban origin…
Artist Profiles: Rajna Swaminathan
Rajna Swaminathan, disciple of mrudangam maestro Sri Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman accompanies Carnatic musicians. She started learning Mrudangam from her father Dr. P. K. Swaminathan at…
Artist Profiles: Railroad Earth
In 2001 Railroad Earth formed out of live sessions at the Pocono Bluegrass Society open mics. A few weeks later they recorded their first demos…
Artist Profiles: Radio Tarifa
(headline image: Radio Tarifa – Photo by Javier Salas) Throughout the southern coast of Spain, one can easily listen to popular North African music by…
Artist Profiles: Rachel Hair
Rachel Hair is one of one of Scotland’s finest players of the clarsach, the Scottish harp. Originally from the Highland village of Ullapool, Rachel was…
Artist Profiles: R.L. Burnside
R.L. Burnside was born in Harmontown (Lafayette County) near Oxford Mississippi in November 21, 1926. He moved around the Holly Springs and Independence area making…
Artist Profiles: Poncho Sanchez
Poncho Sanchez was born in Laredo, Texas. He was the youngest of 11 children. Poncho grew up in Norwalk, California and remembers hearing Afro-Cuban music…
Exquisite, Timeless Jobim
Mario Adnet and Paulo Jobim – Jobim Orchestra & Guests (Adventure Music, 2017) Jobim Orchestra & Guests celebrates the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim (Tom…