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Category: Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Aine Minogue

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments Aine MinogueCeltic musicIrelandIrish folk music

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…

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Artist Profiles: Barney Isaacs

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments Barney IsaacsHawaiiHawaiian musicslack key guitar

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…

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Artist Profiles: Bady-Dorzhu Ondar

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments AlashBady-Dorzhu OndarRussiathroat singingTuva

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…

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Artist Profiles: Balfa Toujours

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments Balfa ToujoursCajun musicLouisiana music

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…

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Artist Profiles: Balkan Beat Box

Angel Romero January 1, 2017 No Comments Balkan Beat BoxBalkan musicelectronic music

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…

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Artist Profiles: Barbara Lamb

Angel Romero December 31, 2016 1 Comment Barbara LambBluegrassfiddleworld music

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…

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Artist Profiles: BeauSoleil

World Music Central News Room December 31, 2016 No Comments BeauSoleilCajun music

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…

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Artist Profiles: Baka Beyond

Angel Romero December 30, 2016 No Comments Baka Beyondworld fusionworld music

For Baka Beyond, global fusion is a way of life. In 1992, Martin Cradick & Su Hart visited and played with the Baka people in…

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Artist Profiles: Kate Rusby

Angel Romero December 30, 2016 No Comments English Folk musicKate Rusby

English folk singer Kate Rusby has been played on mainstream radio and established a loyal following among people who’d previously stated they didn’t like folk…

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Artist Profiles: R. Carlos Nakai

Angel Romero December 30, 2016 No Comments American Indian musicfluteNative American musicR. Carlos Nakai

R. Carlos Nakai, of Navajo-Ute heritage, is the leading Native American flutist, having sold more than 3.5 million albums. He has received two gold records…

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