Born in Co. Roscommon in 1972, Alan Kelly grew up in a house steeped in traditional music and dance. His grandfather was a fiddler; his…
Artist Profiles: Alan Kelly
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Artist Profiles: Akylbek Serkebaev
Akylbek Serkebaev hails from Kadji Sai village in Issyk-Kul oblast, Kyrgyzstan. Mr. Serkebaev graduated from the State Music College in Prjevalsk, Kyrgyzstan in 1981, specializing…
Artist Profiles: AkashA
This Kuala Lumpur-based band was formed in 2008 solely for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2008. Their debut show received overwhelming response from festival goers.…
Artist Profiles: Aine Minogue
Aine Minogue has been studying and playing the harp since she was 12 years old. Her albums feature ethereal vocal and instrumental Irish and Scottish…
Artist Profiles: Barney Isaacs
Alvin Kalanikau “Barney” Isaacs, Jr. was one of Hawaii’s leading steel guitarists. Barney grew up in a musical family that included his father, composer and…
Artist Profiles: Bady-Dorzhu Ondar
Bady-Dorzhu Ondar was born in the village of Iyme. In May 2006, he was awarded Best in Competition among xoomei performers on the 85th birthday…
Artist Profiles: Balfa Toujours
The Balfa name brings up memories of the renowned Balfa Brothers, who took their Louisiana roots music from the prairies of Mamou to the far…
Artist Profiles: Balkan Beat Box
Balkan Beat Box (BBB) blends electronic music, hip hop beats, and hard-edged folk music from the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East. BBB is…
Artist Profiles: Barbara Lamb
Barbara Lamb, featured soloist with The Laura Love Band, former member of The John Cowan Band, Asleep At The Wheel and founding member of Ranch…
Artist Profiles: BeauSoleil
BeauSoleil has secured their position as America’s most popular Cajun group. BeauSoleil has preserved the rich Cajun musical traditions of Louisiana, while adding elements of…