Elbicho was one of Spain’s leading jam bands. The group was forged on the streets in the heart of Madrid. Their rapidly growing and loyal…
Artist Profiles: elbicho
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: Eda Zari
Eda Zari is an Albanian soprano who has become one of the rising stars in her country. She combines classical Albanian polyphony, music, jazz and…
Istanbul Diversity
Light in Babylon – “Yeni Dunya” (indie release, 2016) “Yeni Dunya” (new world) is the second album by a world music ensemble from Istanbul called…
Artist Profiles: Dorantes
Flamenco pianist David Peña Dorantes was born in Lebrija (Sevilla province), Spain in 1969. He has become a flamenco piano innovator, incorporating jazz, classical music…
Artist Profiles: Dolores Solá
Dolores Solá started her professional life as a singer at the same time she began her work as an actress in theater, musicals, films and…
Duduk Prodigy
Arsen Petrosyan – Charentsavan: Music for Armenian Duduk (Pomegranate Music, 2015) Charentsavan: Music for Armenian Duduk showcases the talent of a young musician who represents…
Múdanse os ventos
Barahúnda – Múdanse os ventos (self release, 2015) Spanish act Barahúnda has taken 9 years to release a new album and the style has changed…
Artist Profiles: Cristobal Repetto
In his hometown of Buenos Aires, Cristobal Repetto brought back the traditional voice of the tango. In his early 20s, his voice could easily have…
Artist Profiles: Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso is one of the most influential and beloved artists to emerge from Brazil. He’s been an acclaimed artist since the 1960s. Veloso has made…
Artist Profiles: De Temps Antan
Since 2003, Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis have been exploring and performing traditional music from Quebec. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and…