Tuareg desert blues act Tamikrest was formed in 2006. the band is known as “spiritual sons” of pioneering Tuareg band Tinariwen, characterized by transfixing and…
Artist Profiles: Tamikrest
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: Tito Rodríguez, Jr.
The son of the legendary Puerto Rican singer Tito Rodríguez, Tito Rodríguez, Jr. is one of the leading timbaleros (timbales player) and bandleaders in Latin…
Bluegrass Guitarist and Composer Billy Strings
Award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter William Apostol, better known as Billy Strings, was born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in…
Artist Profiles: Elephant Sessions
Elephant Sessions is a progressive folk band from the Highlands of Scotland that was formed in 2012. Gigging extensively throughout the UK, they quickly built…
Artist Profiles: Layth Sidiq
Award-winning violinist, composer and musical instructor Layth Sidiq is a Jordanian artist with Iraqi roots. He started his musical education at the National Music Conservatory…
Captivating Echoes of Madrid Through Masterful Flamenco Guitar
Melón Jiménez – Ecos de Magerit (Melón Jiménez, 2022) Rising Flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez has just released “Ecos de Magerit” (Echoes of Madrid). It is…
Artist Profiles: Benson
Benson is a collaborative effort between two leading bluegrass music artists: Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson. With decades of experience in acclaimed bands, both have…
A Guitar Overview of Past and Current Flamenco Music
Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde – Flamenco – Pasado y Presente (Naxos Records, 2022) On this album, Argentine-Italian guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde skillfully explores the history and…
Sensational Sonbonbela by Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band – Sonbonbela (Sublime Frequencies, 2022) Sonbonbela is the third album by the formidable Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band,…
Artists Profiles: DOGO
Born in Lomé, Togo, Serge Dogo (better known as DOGO)moved to the U.S. and settled in the Washington, DC area in the 2000s, where he…