Congolese artist Kizaba is a a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and 2024–2025 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. His afro-futuristic music is grounded in Afro-Congolese traditions yet propelled by electronic…
View More Future Sound, Present Pulse: Kizaba Bridges Afro-Futurism and Congolese RootsCategory: Artist Profiles
Gordan Electrifies Balkan Tradition with Radical Abstraction
(headline image: Gordan – Photo by Christoph Voy) Blending folklore with fierce experimentation, Gordan is a transnational trio (Serbia/Germany/Austria) that reimagines Balkan traditions through a…
View More Gordan Electrifies Balkan Tradition with Radical AbstractionTango Takes Root in France: Fleurs Noires Rewrites the Score
Fleurs Noires is a ten-piece, all-female tango orchestra made up of musicians from Argentina and France. Since its formation, the ensemble has developed a distinctive…
View More Tango Takes Root in France: Fleurs Noires Rewrites the ScoreDal:um Explore Vast Emotional and Conceptual Terrain with Korean Zithers
(headline image: Dal:um – Photo by Jaeyoung Park) Dal:um, a Seoul-based duo composed of Ha Suyean and Hwang Hyeyoung specializes in traditional Korean zithers, the…
View More Dal:um Explore Vast Emotional and Conceptual Terrain with Korean ZithersAkram Abdulfattah, Innovative Fiddle Virtuoso Inspired by Masters of Arabic Classical Music
Palestinian-American violinist, composer, and producer Akram Abdulfattah (b. 1990) has earned international recognition for his genre-defying music and commitment to cultural dialogue. A Galilee native,…
View More Akram Abdulfattah, Innovative Fiddle Virtuoso Inspired by Masters of Arabic Classical MusicTarabtella Visionary: Fabrizio Piepoli Mixes Tradition and Technology
Fabrizio Piepoli is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator from Apulia, Italy. He currently teaches traditional vocal techniques at the Conservatory of Lecce, where he…
View More Tarabtella Visionary: Fabrizio Piepoli Mixes Tradition and TechnologyCarlos Beceiro, an Influential Musician in Spain’s Traditional and World Fusion Scene
Carlos Beceiro, born in Narón (A Coruña), began his musical journey studying Galician bagpipes under Antón Varela during the regional folk revival. He later pursued…
View More Carlos Beceiro, an Influential Musician in Spain’s Traditional and World Fusion SceneStirring the Folk Pot: Mayalde Turns Kitchenware into Cultural Treasure
Mayalde is a Spanish folk ensemble from Salamanca composed of Eusebio Martín Cifuentes and Pilar Pérez, along with their children Arturo and Laura Martín. For…
View More Stirring the Folk Pot: Mayalde Turns Kitchenware into Cultural TreasurePushin’ Bellows: Jorge Arribas Blends Tradition, Therapy, and Folk Innovation
Spanish musician Jorge Arribas began his musical studies in 1992 at the Conservatorio de Valladolid, earning degrees in accordion and flute. From the start, he…
View More Pushin’ Bellows: Jorge Arribas Blends Tradition, Therapy, and Folk InnovationMulti-Instrumentalist Jaime Muñoz, a Researcher of the Traditional Music of Central Spain
Jaime Muñoz is a Spanish multi-instrumentalist specializing in ethnic and medieval music. He holds an advanced degree in Baroque traverso from the Royal Conservatory of…
View More Multi-Instrumentalist Jaime Muñoz, a Researcher of the Traditional Music of Central Spain
