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…
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…
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…
Tété Alhinho, a renowned artist and musician, was born in Mindelo, a small and impoverished seaside town on the island of Saint Vincent. Mindelo is…
Zuco 103, the brainchild of Lilian Vieira, Stefan Schmid, and Stefan Kruger, emerged onto the music scene in 1999 under the moniker Rec.a, and their…
Inna Baba Coulibaly, a prominent Fulani singer, was born and raised in the culturally diverse district of Nara in the Kulikoro region of Mali, which…
Vân-Ánh Võ is a prodigious performer, composer, and Artistic Director who has garnered numerous accolades for her virtuosic mastery of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither)…
Nils Økland is a Norwegian fiddle virtuoso, born on the 7th of January in 1961, who has made a name for himself as a bridge-builder…
The multifaceted Gregorio Uribe, a Colombian singer, songwriter, and accordionist, has made an indelible impression in the music industry of both the United States and…
(headline image: Benedicte Maurseth – Photo by Simen Skari) Benedicte Maurseth, a renowned traditional folk musician and singer from Norway, was born on February 7th,…