Inspired by his ancestors, his uncle and his unwritten history Delil Dilanar began a journey of his musical career at a very young age. While…
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World Music Profiles: David McLoughlin of Brazil’s BM&A
This world music profile is about an Irishman who fell in love with Brazil and is actively involved in the promotion of Brazilian music…
View More World Music Profiles: David McLoughlin of Brazil’s BM&AComposing Arabic Music in Real-time
Coinciding with the recent release of his latest album, El Tarab El Aseel, World Music Central interviewed Egyptian violin virtuoso Riad Abdel-Gawad. When did you…
View More Composing Arabic Music in Real-timeAn Indian jazz musician
Colin D’Cruz-jazz bassplayer from India What inspired you to become a jazz artiste? When did you decide that this will be your career? Like most…
View More An Indian jazz musicianInterview with Tibetan Singer Namgyal Lhamo
World Music Central recently interviewed singer, songwriter, actress and performing artist Namgyal Lhamo, winner of the Best Female Singer award at the 2007 Tibetan music…
View More Interview with Tibetan Singer Namgyal LhamoDreaming About Tito Puente’s Drums, an Interview with Author Josephine Powell
World Music Central recently interviewed Josephine Powell, the author of the book Tito Puente: When the Drums Are Dreaming. Powell is a Cuban music historian,…
View More Dreaming About Tito Puente’s Drums, an Interview with Author Josephine PowellOliver Mtukudzi Talks About His New Release Tsimba Itsoka
Oliver Mtukudzi has a new album titled Tsimba Itsoka. Translated literally, Tsimba Itsoka means “No foot, no footprint,” a simple phrase that serves as the…
View More Oliver Mtukudzi Talks About His New Release Tsimba ItsokaInside the Globalhead, an Interview with Neil Sparkes of Temple of Sound
To celebrate the release of Globalhead, the latest gem by world music innovators Temple of Sound, World Music Central interviewed Neil Sparkes one of the…
View More Inside the Globalhead, an Interview with Neil Sparkes of Temple of SoundOzomatli’s Asdru Sierra Talks About Don’t Mess With The Dragon
To learn more about their new CD, Don’t Mess With The Dragon, World Music Central interviewed Asdru Sierra, Ozomatli‘s lead vocalist and trumpet player. …
View More Ozomatli’s Asdru Sierra Talks About Don’t Mess With The DragonCarrying the Kuti Name with Noble Integrity. An interview with Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, Fela Kuti’s youngest son, will be touring North America in late June and early July with Egypt 80, his father’s band. To find…
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