Born Cheikh Ibrahima Ousmane Fame in Mbour, Senegal, Cheikh Ibra Fam grew up amid constant relocation due to his father’s role as director of the…
How Senegal’s Cheikh Ibra Fam Found His Voice Between Roots and Rhythm
Category: Artist Profiles
Violeta Veinte, a Multifaceted Musician with a Curious Soul
Gifted violinist, singer, and composer Violeta Díez Díez, better known artistically as Violeta Veinte, was born in Segovia, Spain. She began studying violin at six…
Bass-ically Brilliant: Vickie Vaughn’s Remarkable Journey as a Vocalist and Bassist
(headline image: Vickie Vaughn -. Photo by Laura Schneider) Vickie Vaughn, a bassist and singer-songwriter from Paducah, Kentucky, built her musical foundation in church and…
The Carolyn Wonderland Story: A Blues Guitarist’s Rise to Icon Status
(headline image: Carolyn Wonderland – photo by Mary Bruton) Carolyn Wonderland, born in Houston, Texas, in 1972, developed her musical identity at an early age.…
Songhoy Blues: A Career of Innovation and Advocacy
(headline image: Songhoy Blues, Oumar Touré, Aliou Touré and Garba Touré – Photo by Kiss Diouara) Songhoy Blues emerged in 2013 with a distinctive sound…
Gena Britt’s Journey from Clogging to Banjo Stardom
(headline image: Gena Britt. Photo by Laci Mack) Gena Britt, a renowned bluegrass musician, grew up in Star, North Carolina, where she was introduced to…
Zhao Xiaoxia: A Leading Figure in Guqin Preservation and Innovation
Zhao Xiaoxia is a prominent figure in the preservation and innovation of the guqin, combining traditional and contemporary approaches to the Chinese zither. She serves…
Lissa Schneckenburger: A Multifaceted Voice in Contemporary Acoustic Music
Lissa Schneckenburger, a Vermont-based fiddle player, composer, and songwriter, has been a prominent figure in the American acoustic music scene for over two decades. Born…
Artist Profiles: New Grange
Through the vision of San Francisco Bay Area collaborators and string instrument virtuosos Marshall and Darol Anger, six celebrated acoustic music veterans formed New Grange.…
Nuevo Mester de Juglaría: A Pillar of Castilian Folk
(headline image: Nuevo Mester de Juglaría in 2006) Nuevo Mester de Juglaría, a prominent folk music group from Segovia, Spain, has been a staple of…