Born in the year 1990 in Catoira, nestled in northwestern Spain, Alejandro Guillán Castaño, widely recognized as Baiuca, embarked on a transformative journey that transcended…
Baiuca, Mixing Traditional Galician Music and Electronica
Category: Artist Profiles
Cocanha, Explorers of Occitan Music
Lila Fraysse and Caroline Dufau form the musical duo Cocanha, where they provide vocals and percussion. They combine their unique voices in harmonious melodies accompanied…
Beatriz Rosário, Fadista from Coimbra
Portuguese vocalist Beatriz Rosário grew up immersed in her grandfather’s music collection, which served as her introduction to the world of fado. Inspired by her…
Florence Adooni, Frafra Gospel and Highlife Talent from Ghana
Florence Adooni is an integral part of the thriving Frafra Gospel scene in Ghana. However, her vocal abilities stand out distinctly. Notably, she hails from…
Keturah, Talented Singer-Songwriter from Malawi
Keturah is a folk singer from Malawi in southeastern Africa. At the age of 26, she released a self-titled debut album. Keturah is a 10-track…
Bokanté’s Caribbean and World Music Rhythms Mix
Bokanté, a group led by Michael League, the acclaimed leader of Snarky Puppy, emerged as a refreshing addition to the world music scene. League’s encounter…
Danny Roberts: A Pillar of Bluegrass Mandolin
Mandolinist Danny Roberts hails from Leitchfield, Kentucky. He emerged as a founding member of New Tradition, a bluegrass gospel ensemble renowned for its extensive touring…
Banjo Prodigy Nora Brown
Banjoist and singer Nora Brown started learning music at the age of 6 from the late Shlomo Pestcoe. From his tiny studio apartment in Brooklyn,…
Congolese Fusionists and Recyclers Kin’Gongolo Kiniata
Nurtured by the melodies of Kinshasa, the Kin’Gongolo Kiniata ensemble conveys the bustling existence of these streets through their music. They fashion their own musical…
Harold López-Nussa: Bridging Musical Traditions Through His Piano
Harold López-Nussa is a Cuban pianist and composer, born into a musical family in Havana on July 13, 1983. His father, uncle, and late mother…