DownRiver Collective, formed in 2018, is a lively growing force in the American roots music scene. They seamlessly mix traditional bluegrass and folk with progressive…
DownRiver Collective: Award Winning Progressive Bluegrass Band
Category: Artist Profiles
Mandolin Prodigy Wyatt Ellis: A Virtuoso in the Making
Wyatt Ellis, born in East Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains, first discovered his passion for the mandolin after hearing Bobby Osborne’s iconic solo in…
Kieran O’Hare: Virtuoso Piper and Advocate of Irish Traditional Music
(headline image: Kieran O’Hare – Photo by Earl Richardson) Kieran O’Hare is a renowned performer of Irish traditional music, specializing in the uilleann pipes, concert…
Liz Knowles: A Master of Irish and Classical Fusion
(headline image: Liz Knowles – Photo by Earl Richardson) Liz Knowles is a renowned fiddler whose music seamlessly combines the fire of Irish fiddle traditions…
Pat Broaders: A Journey Through Irish Traditional Music
Pat Broaders, born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, began his musical career at the age of eight. Initially playing the whistle, he soon transitioned to…
Dario Muci: Guardian of Salento’s Musical Heritage
(headline image: Dario Muci – Photo by Daniele Met) Dario Muci is a traditional folk singer and musician from Salento, Italy, who has dedicated his…
Extraordinary Moroccan Singer Nabyla Maan
Moroccan artist Nabyla Maân was born on December 6, 1987, in Fes, Morocco. She was raised in a traditional Moroccan music environment, studying under eminent…
Singer-Songwriter and Virtuoso Guitarist Sarah McQuaid
(headline image: Sarah McQuaid – Photo by Mawgan Lewis) Sarah McQuaid was born in Madrid, Spain, to a Spanish father and an American mother. She…
Flamenco and World Fusion Guitarist Josete Ordóñez
Josete Ordóñez was born in Madrid in 1963. He began his journey as a guitarist in the flamenco tradition, influenced by the legendary Paco de…
Bosnian Guitar Virtuoso Mirza Redžepagić, a Lover of Flamenco, Balkan, Middle Eastern and Jazz Sounds
Mirza Redžepagić initiated his musical journey at age 8 with classical guitar. By 15, he had participated in numerous national and international competitions. Notably, he…