Award-winning artist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen was born September 8, 1954, in Risør, Aust-Agder, southeastern Norway. He is a renowned Norwegian folk music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and…
Artist Profiles: Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
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.
Fantastic Boxed Set by Legendary Folk-Rock Pioneers, Pentangle
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Lodestar Trio’s Bach To Folk
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Hodíla ízba Explores rites of passage
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Miguel Zenón‘s Vision of the history of the American Continents
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Artist Profiles: Sister Sadie
Acclaimed bluegrass band Sister Sadie was formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The all-femalemembers range from acclaimed veterans to rising newcomers, who have won individual…
Acoustic Syndicate ‘s Flavorful American Roots Music
Acoustic Syndicate – All In Time (Organic Records, 2022) Acoustic Syndicate, one of the finest American roots music bands in the current scene, has a…
The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab, a Masterful Arabic Music Recording by Simon Shaheen
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Artist Profiles: Antonis Antoniou
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Jarek Adamów & Marcin Kozak’s Quest for Sources
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