Badavi Zubayr, who sings and plays the ud, represents the urban tradition of the Hadramawt Valley (Yemen). Badavi composes his own melodies as much as…
Artist Profiles: Badavi Zubayr
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: Elspeth Cowie
Elspeth Cowie has become one of Scotland’s best-known traditional singers. By the late 1960s, she had left her native musical roots behind in favor of…
Artist Profiles: Mohamed Adlen Fergani
Mohamed Adlen Fergani was born on the 29th of April 1993 in the city of Constantine, Algeria. He belongs to the Fergani family where…
Artist Profiles: Eileen Ivers
Eileen Ivers – The musical star of Riverdance and currently a sensation in Europe, Eileen Ivers is the most successful American-born competitor in the history…
Artist Profiles: Earl Scruggs
Earl Scruggs was born January 6, 1924 in Shelby, North Carolina, in Cleveland County. For many, bluegrass began when Earl Scruggs joined Bill Monroe’s band…
Artist Profiles: Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam was born October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was raised in Ohio and grew up in California. He made an impression…
Artist Profiles: Dubulah
Dubulah (also known as Nick Page, Count Dubulah, Dub Colossus, Tax D, Kid Ouzo) was a writer, producer, guitar and bass player, as well as…
Artist Profiles: Dram
Dråm is a Swedish folk music group specialized in the sackpipa, the Swedish bagpipe. Dram means “drone” in a Swedish dialect. Dram’s members, Erik Ask-Upmark…
Artist Profiles: Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth
Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth is a British-Indian violinist and composer recognized for her versatility across genres. Born into a musical family, she began her training in…
Artist Profiles: Dr. Hukwe Zawose
Dr. Hukwe Zawose was one of Tanzania’s leading traditional musicians. His work was a joyful celebration of his heritage. He dressed in elaborate costume and…