Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Singer-songman José Conde and his New York-based band Ola Fresca are funkifying Afro-Cuban music with a global perspective and a groove…
View More Afro-Cuban Funk, José Conde Talks About His New Recording (R)EvoluciónCategory: Interviews
Interview with Alexis Puentes of The Puentes Brothers
[Archival interview from WOMAD USA, 2001] Although Morumba Cubana marks the Puentes Brothers’ first North American release (the album was released by Toronto-based Alma Records),…
View More Interview with Alexis Puentes of The Puentes BrothersFrom Bombay to the Beach, America’s Indian Princess: Anoushka Shankar
Dripping in luxurious saris and decadent jewelry, Anoushka Shankar gracefully maintains her throne as musical royalty in India. This London born, Indian raised and California…
View More From Bombay to the Beach, America’s Indian Princess: Anoushka ShankarYungchen Lhamo: Goddess Rising
It’s not every day that a film journalist becomes acquainted with a musical goddess. It’s true that the words, "goddess" and "diva" are bandied around…
View More Yungchen Lhamo: Goddess RisingCape Verdean Music’s Rising Star Lura Talks About Her Upcoming North American Release
Despite her young age, Lura has become one of the greatest voices in Cape Verdean music. Her latest CD was released in Europe at…
View More Cape Verdean Music’s Rising Star Lura Talks About Her Upcoming North American ReleaseJazz from Goa: interview with Colin D’Cruz-one of India’s most accomplished jazz musicians
Interview by Hello Panjim, courtesy of Jazz Goa HP- Tell us something about yourself. CD- I’m a Mumbai goan looking forward to being a Goa…
View More Jazz from Goa: interview with Colin D’Cruz-one of India’s most accomplished jazz musiciansWorld Music Profiles: New WOMEX Director Gerald Seligman
Gerald Seligman is the new director of WOMEX, the organization that puts together the largest and most important world music convention. WOMEX includes a trade…
View More World Music Profiles: New WOMEX Director Gerald SeligmanWorld Music Profiles: Dmitri Vietze; rock paper scissors
Dmitri Vietze runs rock paper scissors, a publicity company that specializes inworld music. In a short period of time, Vietze’s firm has become one of…
View More World Music Profiles: Dmitri Vietze; rock paper scissorsAn Interview with Composer and Conductor Vince Mendoza
World Music Central interviewed composer and conductor Vince Mendoza coinciding with his December 1 concert with Brazilian guitarist and composer Guinga and the LA Philharmonic.…
View More An Interview with Composer and Conductor Vince MendozaAn Interview with Brazilian Guitarist and Composer Guinga
World Music Central interviewed Brazilian guitarist and composer Guinga, coinciding with his December 1 debut with the LA Philharmonic and Vince Mendoza. How did…
View More An Interview with Brazilian Guitarist and Composer Guinga