Queen Ifrica, born Ventrice Morgan on March 25, 1975 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, began her career in 1995 after attracting attention at a local talent…
Artist Profiles: Queen Ifrica
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: Quartet Dudukner
Quartet Dudukner is an ensemble from Armenia. In addition to international performances, the ensemble provides workshops on traditional duduk in Yerevan, as well as in…
Second Flamenco Eñe Showcase Announces Artists Selected
The SGAE Foundation announced the artists selected to participate in the 2nd Flamenco EÑE Show for International Flamenco Programmers. The event will take place May…
Artist Profiles: Pine Leaf Boys
The Pine Leaf Boys, a remarkable band from southern Louisiana, play traditional Cajun and Creole music with new, unique arrangements. The band features some of…
Artist Profiles: Pitingo
Antonio Manuel Álvarez Vélez, better known as Pitingo was born into a seafaring family in the city of Ayamonte in Huelva, Spain, in southwestern Spain.…
Nights at the Botanical Gardens in Madrid Reveals 2017 International Lineup
Noches Del Botánico (Nights at the Botanical), Madrid’s increasingly popular summer venue, has announced the impressive lineup for the 2017 edition. The series will run…
Artist Profiles: Péter Éri
Péter Éri was born in 1953 in Budapest, Hungary. As a ten-year old child he won the first prize of a dance competition with dancing…
Artist Profiles: Peret
Spanish Gypsy rumba singer Pedro Pubill Calaf, better known as Peret, was born March 24, 1935 in Mataró (near Barcelona), Spain. In 1957, Peret…
Artist Profiles: Pedro Ricardo Miño
Flamenco musician Pedro Ricardo Miño is one of a growing number of pianists who are taking Flamenco in new directions. Pedro Ricardo Miño is the…
Mamadou Kelly Meets Cindy Cashdollar
Mamadou Kelly – Politiki (Clermont Music CLE 016CD, 2017) Superb Malian guitarist Mamadou Kelly skillfully combines Saharan desert blues with American blues on Politiki. In…