On Friday, July 28, Day 2 of Festival Med unfolded with an impressive lineup that drew a significantly larger crowd. The increased attendance created a…
Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist known for innovatively transforming traditional music. She specializes in the triple harp and incorporates found sounds, archival materials,…
(headline image: Sefo Kanuteh with kora – Photo by Will Sherratt) Sefo Kanuteh is a skilled kora and bala (balafon) player from The Gambia. He…
The first day of concerts at Festival Med took place on June 27, 2024. Once you get your ticket, you have access to all stages.…
In late June, I had the pleasure of attending Festival MED, a remarkable annual world music festival that takes place in the city of Loulé…
Yelfris Valdés, a Cuban composer and trumpet player, commenced his musical career at age 8, studying classical music. By 16, he embarked on professional tours…
Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs – Layon (La Compagnie du Nord, 2024) With Layon, their sixth album, Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs take…
(headline image: Nicolas Pellerin and Les Grands Hurleurs – Photo by Christine Berthiaume) Nicolas Pellerin, the lead vocalist, violinist, and practitioner of podorythmie (foot tapping),…
Junior Sisk – If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records, 2024) Junior Sisk, a prominent artist in the classic bluegrass scene, has…
Ganesh Rajagopalan‘s latest collaboration, “Yugma,” was recorded in July of last year with conductor Christophe Chagnard and the Northwest Sinfonietta at Lagerquist Concert Hall, located…