Eliza Carthy is one of the leading artists in the UK’s folk music movement. She has absorbed a rich tapestry of traditional sounds and reinvented…
Artist Profiles: Eliza Carthy
Category: Artist Profiles
Artist Profiles: Eliades Ochoa
Eliades Ochoa was born in a rural area, Songo La Maya, in 1946. When he turned 11 years old, Ochoa began to play in bars…
Artist Profiles: Esma Redzepova
Esma Redzepova was well-known throughout Eastern Europe and the Balkans as “the queen of the Gypsies.” She was exuberant as her music. She sang and…
Artist Profiles: Éric Beaudry
Éric Beaudry was first exposed to traditional Quebec music in Saint-Côme, a village in Quebec’s Lanaudière region. Raised by a family entrenched in music, he…
Artist Profiles: Fanfara Tirana
Fanfara Tirana is a novelty among Balkan brass bands. In comparison with traditional Slavic brass bands, this ensemble is different and new thanks to the…
Artist Profiles: elbicho
Elbicho was one of Spain’s leading jam bands. The group was forged on the streets in the heart of Madrid. Their rapidly growing and loyal…
Artist Profiles: Eda Zari
Eda Zari is an Albanian soprano who has become one of the rising stars in her country. She combines classical Albanian polyphony, music, jazz and…
Artist Profiles: Dorantes
Flamenco pianist David Peña Dorantes was born in Lebrija (Sevilla province), Spain in 1969. He has become a flamenco piano innovator, incorporating jazz, classical music…
Artist Profiles: Dolores Solá
Dolores Solá started her professional life as a singer at the same time she began her work as an actress in theater, musicals, films and…
Artist Profiles: Cristobal Repetto
In his hometown of Buenos Aires, Cristobal Repetto brought back the traditional voice of the tango. In his early 20s, his voice could easily have…