Baklava, from Skopje, North Macedonia, plays music that could be best described as traditional Macedonian folk music played with traditional instruments, but infused with contemporary…
Artist Profiles: Baklava
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: DD Synthesis
DD Synthesis was a band established in 1995 for the purpose of carrying out an in-depth pursuit of the outstanding folk music treasures of Macedonia.…
Artist Profiles: Dragan Dautovski
Dragan Dautovski is a professor of folk instruments: kaval, gajda, and tambura at the University Sts. Cyril and Methodius. In 1992 he formed the ensemble…
Artist Profiles: Kocani Orkestar
Kocani Orkestar, Macedonia’s most accomplished and best-known gypsy brass band, featured in the film “Time of the Gypsies” and take their name from a nearby…
Artist Profiles: Sutaras
Sutaras is an independent, professional folklore group which employs the whole range of Lithuanian instrumental folk music in its repertoire, from old rituals, to shepherds’…
Artist Profiles: Pavel Giunter
Pavel Giunter is the leading percussionist in Lithuania. He is a member of the Lithuanian Association of Percussionists. He is also a founder and leader…
Artist Profiles: Wadih Al-Safi
Wadih Al-Safi was one of the most prominent Lebanese and Arabic composer-singers of his time. He was often described as the “Voice of Lebanon” and…
Artist Profiles: Souhail Kaspar
Master percussionist Souhail Kaspar is known for his brilliant technique, scintillating performances and impeccable teaching skills. His musical sensitivity and ability to improvise and embellish…
Artist Profiles: Ragheb Alama
For many years, Ragheb Alama has been the biggest name in Lebanese pop music. His albums have gone gold or platinum throughout the Arab world,…
Artist Profiles: Maurice Chedid
Maurice Chedid studied at the Lebanese Conservatory of Middle Eastern Music. As a member of the Lebanese Folkloric Group, he toured internationally for four years…