World music innovator Natacha Atlas talks about her most recent remix album and her career. Were you involved in the selection of the remixers on…
Interview with Natacha Atlas
Category: Interviews
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Lyrical and Madly Danceable, an Interview with Goran Bregovic
Sarajevo-born Goran Bregovic is a renowned European musician of mixed Serbian and Croatian heritage. In recent years he has been showcasing his music throughout the…
Trail-Blazing Bear Inspired the Dead
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Interview with World fusion Pioneer Matthew Montfort of “Ancient Future”
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Interview with Garifuna Musician Aurelio Martinez
Renowned Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez sat down with World Music Central’s Angel Romero during the 2010 edition of the Forde Folk Music Festival in Norway.…
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Hossam Ramzy Discusses the Sensational Rock The Tabla
“My music is very much part of what is happening in Egypt today” – Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy realizes a 10-year…
Tatiana Rucinska Reveals the Beginner’s Guide to Scandinavia
Beginner’s Guide to Scandinavia is one of the most interesting world music boxed sets released this year. Produced by Stockholm-based freelance journalist Tatiana Rucinska, the…
Interview with Dato’ Rashid Khan, Advisor to the Rainforest World Music Festival
The Rainforest World Music Festival, held annually in Malaysian Borneo, has become one of the leading international world music festivals. As the 2011 edition approaches,…