Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Maio
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.
Solomon Islands artist Charles Maimarosia releases new single ‘Haiamasina’
The new single “Haiamasina” (English translation: ‘Loving’) from Solomon Islands musician Charles Maimarosia, is a love poem that exemplifies ‘Are’Are customs and traditions. “Haiamasina” (Wantok…
Artist Profiles: Marjan Vahdat
Iranian singer Marjan Vahdat was born in 1976 in Tehran. She has performed as an independent singer and musician since 1995. Marjan has presented her…
Artist Profiles: Mamadou Diabaté (balafon)
Percussionist and composer Mamadou Diabaté was born in Wagadugu, Burkina Faso in 1973. He began his musical training at the age of five with his…
Fiery Live Blues from the late Beverly “Guitar” Watkins
Beverly “Guitar” Watkins – In Paris (Music Maker Foundation, 2022) The Music Maker Foundation released In Paris, a live album by the late Beverly “Guitar”…
Artist Profiles: Amaru Tribe
Amaru Tribe is a group comprised of musicians from Colombia and Chile in Hispanic America. Members include Katherine Gailer on vocals, tambora; Oscar Jiménez on…
Artist Profiles: Charles Maimarosia
Charles Maimarosia is a Solomon Islands singer and musician. He was raised in the distant Pipisu village of Malaita. He is celebrated for being a…
Artist Profiles: Yoshida Brothers
The Yoshida Brothers, the stellar tsugaru-shamisen duo comprised of siblings Ryoichiro and Kenichi were a pop culture phenomenon in their native Japan in the first…
Artist Profiles: Yukihiro Atsumi
Japanese composer and guitarist Yukihiro Atsumi has had a multifaceted music career, collaborating with a wide range of well-known artists within and outside of Japan.…
“Ona”, Moravian Fusion from Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr
Multiple Anděl Award winners Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr released their album “Ona” on December 31st, 2021. “Ona” means “she” in Czech. The group released a…