Latin Legacy Series: From Mambo to Salsa! In the 1950’s there was the dance craze of mambo, cha cha cha and rumba, and Machito’s Orchestra…
An interview with Mario Grillo, Son of Renowned Latin Jazz Pioneer Francisco Raul Gutierrez Grillo “Machito”
Category: Interviews
Interview with José Ortega of Lula Lounge Records in Toronto
Lula Lounge, the hottest Latin music dance club in Toronto and one of the most reputable world music venues in the city has released an…
Interview with Gary Núñez of Plena Libre
Plena Libre, one of Puerto Rico’s most exiting roots music musical acts, has a new album titled Corazon (Heart). Plena Libre has become the leading…
Under Mouse Arrest
He probably wouldn’t admit as much but Ian Brennan, Californian producer/promoter/philosopher extraordinaire, seems to be on a mission on behalf of some of the most…
Interview with Rising Sephardic and World Music Performer Ana Alcaide
Spanish musician Ana Alcaide has become a familiar name in Europe thanks to her new album La Cantiga del Fuego that hit the world music…
Interview with Sidi Goma, African Indian Sidis from Gujarat
Sidi Goma is a group of African Indian Sidis from the Bharuch district of Gujarat. This tribal Sufi community of East African origin came to…
Interview with Damily, joyous Tsapiky band from Madagascar
Damily is an irresistibly creative band from Madagascar with a 20-year track record, and will be performing at the Forde Festival of Traditional and World…
Interview with 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival Performer La Zikabilo
French band La Zikabilo is one of the world music acts that will be performing at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival…
Interview with Renata Rosa, vocalist extraordinaire and rabeca expert from Brazil
A magnificent highlight of the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the multicultural performance of Renata…
Interview with Ellika Frisell, acclaimed Swedish fiddler
One of the enchanting musical collaborations showcased at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is between…