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Category: Artist Profiles

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Imran Shaukat Ali: A Qawwali Maestro Hailing from Ksowal

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Imran Shaukat AliPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Imran Shaukat Ali (sometimes spelled Shoukat) is a highly esteemed Qawwali artist, who has been mesmerizing audiences with his soulful performances for the past six…

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Marina Satti - Photo by Penelopi Gerasimou
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Artist Profiles: Marina Satti: The Trailblazing Greek Artist Reimagining Traditional Music

Angel Romero May 12, 2023 No Comments Greek musicMarina Sattiworld fusionworld music

Marina Satti, or Satti, is a multi-talented Greek artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. Her upbringing…

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Artist Profiles: The Rifters of New Mexico

Angel Romero May 10, 2023 1 Comment AmericanaBluegrassThe Riftersworld music

The Rifters are a musical group that originated in the vibrant and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico in 2002. The band was formed…

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Artist Profiles: Banjoist Gina Furtado

Angel Romero May 8, 2023 5 Comments banjoBluegrassGina FurtadoThe Gina Furtado Projectworld music

Gina Furtado, a native of Front Royal, Virginia, began her musical journey during her adolescent years touring along the eastern coast of the United States…

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Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely

Angel Romero May 6, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicCillian VallelyIrish folk musicuilleann pipesworld music

Cillian Vallely, hailing from Co. Armagh, is a talented artist from a distinguished traditional Irish music family. Vallely’s parents, Brian and Eithne Vallely, are the…

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Abir el Abed
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Artist Profiles: Moroccan Singer Abir el Abed

Angel Romero April 30, 2023 No Comments Abir el AbedMoroccan musicMoroccoworld fusionworld music

Abir el Abed, a renowned singer born in Tangier, Morocco in 1992, hails from a family with a deep appreciation for the arts. At the…

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Mor Karbasi
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Artist Profiles: Vocalist and Songwriter Mor Karbasi

Angel Romero April 30, 2023 No Comments FlamencoMor KarbasiSephardic musicworld fusionworld music

Mor Karbasi was born April 23, 1986, in Jerusalem. She is an Israeli singer-songwriter currently residing in Seville, Spain. She is renowned for her musical…

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Tanya Ekanayaka
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Artist Profiles: Pianist Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka

Angel Romero April 26, 2023 No Comments Dr. Tanya EkanayakapianoSri LankaSri Lankan musicworld fusionworld music

Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, an accomplished composer-pianist of Sri Lankan-British origin, has garnered worldwide recognition for her extensive repertoire of published solo piano works. Her exceptional…

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Melisa Yıldırım
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Artist Profiles: Kamancha Master Melisa Yıldırım

Angel Romero April 26, 2023 No Comments kamanchaMelisa YıldırımTurkeyTurkish musicworld fusionworld music

Melisa Yıldırım, a native of Istanbul grew up in Alevi culture. She embarked on her musical journey in her formative years. During her early high…

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Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar
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Artist Profiles: Percussionist Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar

Angel Romero April 26, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicSwarupa Ananth-Sawkartablaworld fusionworld music

Swarupa Ananth-Sawkar, a talented percussionist and producer, learned the guidance of Ustad Allarakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. She has been an exceptionally talented performer from…

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