By Irina Pacheco Valera Cuban popular music has had, by tradition, a wide repertoire of duets, trios, vocal quartets, son ensembles, charangas, jazz bands, etc,…
Sierra Maestra and its album ‘Sonando ya’
Category: Articles
Opinion running with afrobeat Down Under
Afrobeat, the ebullient amalgam of juju, jazz, soul and socio-political commentary created by Fela Kuti back in the 1970s, has enjoyed something of a renaissance…
Putting Ethiopia on The World Map
Ravaged by years of civil war, an oppressive military regime and on-going conflict with neighbouring Eritrea, Ethiopia’s economy remains poverty-stricken, despite recent increases in GDP.…
Musicport World Music Festival, the Indoor Festival with the Outdoor Spirit
The year is flying by furnishing us with a new set of musical memories, thrilling discoveries of unsigned talent on Glastonbury’s fringe stages, grooving to…
The Uke Boom
Banished to back porches and parlours, ‘B’ grade Hawaiian flicks, comedy shows and toy shops for decades, the humble ukulele has become hip again. More…
Impressions of Førde Folk Music Festival 2010, Human Dimensions and Labor of Love
Sunday, July 11th was the last day of the Førde Folk Music Festival. One of the big sensations of the festival was accordion supergroup The Samurai,…
Musician Close-Ups at Rainforest World Music Festival 2010 Workshops
During the heat of the day, workshops took place at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2010 every afternoon in three locations at Sarawak Cultural Village,…
Førde Folk Music Festival, Parade and Gala on July 10th
July 10th began in Førde (Norway) with a free breakfast for all the town’s residents and visitors alike, provided by Førde Folk Music Festival. Normally,…
Førde Folk Music Festival 2010 – July 9th Highlights
Førde Folk Music Festival uses various venues throughout the city of Førde and in nearby locations. The festival programming usually begins with conferences by international…
Forde Folk Music Festival 2010 – The Opening Concert
Queen of Norway, Her Majesty Queen Sonja, is the patron of the Førde Folk Music Festival. On July 8th of 2010 she inaugurated the opening…