The cymbalom band Hudci z Kyjova was founded in 1994 by musicians who were already well-experienced players in other cymbalom bands. The first album called…
Artist Profiles: Hudci z Kyjova
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: Gulo car
The Gypsy band Gulo car of nine members plays funk jazz music strongly influenced by Gypsy melodies and harmonies. In 2003 Gulo Car toured with…
Artist Profiles: Čechomor
During the decade of the 1990s, Čechomor established as a premier band exploring the wedding dances and folk songs of their native Czech Republic, combining…
Artist Profiles: Gothart
Gothart, a historical music ensemble, was founded in 1993. Five friends got together united by a common interest to restore medieval music. Their repertoire at…
Artist Profiles: Druha Trava
Druha Trava (Second Grass) was formed in 1991 in the Czech Republic. Their musical heritage comes from a place far from the Appalachian communities where…
Artist Profiles: Czaldy Waldy Quartet
Czaldy Waldy is the name of an old Czech dance originated in 14th century. Four musicians decided to use the same name for their quartet.…
Artist Profiles: Čankišou
Czech band Čankišou was formed in 1999. Several musicians, who until that time played in various bands, decided to play world music. The band dug…
Artist Profiles: X Alfonso
X Alfonso is a renowned Cuban fusion and Afro Rock musicians. He was born on September 13, 1972 in Havana, Cuba. As most of the…
Artist Profiles: Yosvany Terry
Yosvany Terry was born in Cuba. He received his earliest musical training from his father, Eladio “Don Pancho” Terry, violinist and Cuba’s leading player of…
Artist Profiles: Yusa
Born in the Buena Vista district of today’s Playa and growing up in the modern Alamar housing community of east Havana, Yusa’s childhood was spent…