Xurxo Fernandes, a Spanish artist from A Coruña, is recognized for his innovative contributions to ethnomusicology and traditional music. Since the age of 14, he…
Xurxo Fernandes Revives Galician and Sephardic Traditions
Category: Artist Profiles
Rooted and Rising: Roberta Gulisano’s Personal Journey of Belonging
Roberta Gulisano is a Sicilian artist known for blending tradition with innovation. Her early career began with the Compagnia Triskele, a group dedicated to Sicilian…
Inteligencia Orgánica: A Transcultural Dialog of Flamenco, Mandinka, and Improvisation in Real Time
Inteligencia Orgánica (IO) is a Spain-based cross-cultural ensemble that brings together leading figures from diverse musical traditions: Karen Lugo (dance), Momi Maiga (kora), Aleix Tobías…
Diego Galaz and the Fine Art of Unusual Strings
Diego Galaz Ballesteros was born in 1976 in the Gamonal district of Burgos, Spain, a neighborhood with which he has always maintained a strong personal…
Casapalma Climbs the Heights of Cantabrian Folk
Casapalma is the artistic partnership of Spanish musicians Irene Atienza and Yoel Molina. Together, they spearhead a project rooted in the revitalization of canción montañesa,…
Oscar D’León, the Lion of Salsa
Oscar D’León, “El León de la Salsa” (the lion of salsa) was born July 11, 1943, in the Caracas neighborhood of Etamin, where he began…
Bryan McDowell’s Boundless Musical Reach
Bryan McDowell is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter whose foundation lies in Appalachian music. He began his career under the mentorship of first-generation bluegrass fiddler…
Playing for Keeps: The Enduring Legacy of Trio Da Kali
(headline image: Trio Da Kali – Photo by Youri Lenquette) Trio Da Kali is an exceptional ensemble that performs music deeply rooted in the Mandé…
Pickin’ Up Steam: Jesse Smathers’ Steady Climb Through Bluegrass Ranks
(headline image: Jesse Smathers – Photo by Laci Mack0 Jesse Smathers, a native of Eden, North Carolina with deep family roots in Western North Carolina,…
Versatile Flamenco Percussionist and Instrument Designer Nasrine Rahmani
Currently based in Madrid, Spain, Nasrine Rahmani is a professional percussionist specializing in flamenco and Latin percussion. Born in Australia to a mother from Mauritius…