Fode Lassana Diabaté was born in Conakry, Guinea, in 1971 into a family of virtuoso bala (balaphone) players, Lassana Diabaté has been playing the bala…
Artist Profiles: Fode Lassana Diabaté
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: Khaira Arby
Khaira Arby, also known as the Nightingale of the North, was born in the village of Abaradjou in the Sahara Desert north of Timbuktu (Mali).…
Artist Profiles: Balla Kouyate
Nicknamed Balafon Mania, Balla Kouyaté is considered to be among the greatest bala (balaphone or balafon) players in the world today. A virtuoso, he plays…
Artist Profiles: Sabrang
Sabrang is a Scandinavian band that combines jazz and Indian ragas. Sabrang is the Sanskrit word for rainbow. The trio includes Sudeshna Bhattacharya, Graig Earle…
Music Maker Blues Revue to Perform at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
Music Maker Blues Revue is set to perform on Thursday, August 18, at 8:00 PM at Skirball Cultural Center. Music Maker Blues Revue, a rotating…
Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2016
The Refugees for Refugees recording is once more the number 1 album this month. 1. Refugees for Refugees – Amerli (Muziekpublique) 2. Ana Alcaide –…
Artist Profiles: Adama Tounkara
Adama Tounkara is Jelimady Tounkara’s nephew, the ‘guitar hero’ of Malian music, respected conductor of Mali’s Super Rail Band. Adama is one of those many…
Artist Profiles: Ze Manel
Singer and multi-instrumentalist, Ze Manel is one of the most famous and influential contemporary musician to emerge from the West African country of Guinea Bissau.…
Canadian Roots Band The Bills Releases Trail of Tales
Trail of Tales (Borealis Records) is the new album by Canadian roots music band The Bills. The band is known for its music of traditional…
Acclaimed Flamenco Singer José Menese Dies at 74
José Menese, one of Spain’s finest flamenco singers passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home in La Puebla de Cazalla (Sevilla). José Menese…