Percussionist, composer and educator Dafnis Prieto was born July 31, 1974, in Santa Clara, Cuba. In Santa Clara, Cuba, Prieto studied percussion and guitar. During…
Artist Profiles: Dafnis Prieto
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.
offWOMEX 2022 World Music Showcase Program Revealed
World music conference WOMEX has announced the 2022 offWOMEX lineup. Among the limited number of slots available each year as part of WOMEX’s official showcases,…
Artist Profiles: Suonno d’Ajere
Three passionate Italian musicians, born and raised in the city of Naples, came together to prove that the tradition of Neapolitan songwriting (Canzone Classica Napoletana)…
Artist Profiles: Oratnitza
Oratnitza is a Bulgarian world music group. The musicians share a love for both Bulgarian folklore and bass beats inspired by modern electronic music that…
Artist Profiles: Marco Mezquida
Award-winning pianist and composer Marco Mezquida was born on the island of Menorca, Spain, in 1987. He initiated his musical education at the age of…
Artist Profiles: Kalàscima
Italian band Kalàscima includes six friends from the deep Salento in southern Italy. They are one of the most innovative bands in the Italian world…
Artist Profiles: Le Diable à Cinq
Le Diable à Cinq is a Canadian folk music ensemble from Ripon in the Outaouais region of Quebec that was formed in 2015. They perform…
Artist Profiles: Corina Sîrghi și Taraful Jean Americanu
Corina Sîrghi’s band was created in Bucharest, Romania in 2017. The group was formed out of a love for the great lautar singers of Romania’s…
The Crosswinds of Kansas, The Fascinating Poetry and Music of Bill Scorzari
Bill Scorzari – The Crosswinds of Kansas (self-released, 2022) Bill Scorzari is one of those rare singer-songwriters who are gifted with various talents, great songwriting,…
Flora Purim, Deeply Steeped in Brazilian Traditions
Flora Purim – If You Will (Strut Records, 2022) Trailblazing Brazilian singer Flora Purim is back with a superb, new album after 15 years. On…