Despite her young age, Lura has become one of the greatest voices in Cape Verdean music. Her latest CD was released in Europe at…
Cape Verdean Music’s Rising Star Lura Talks About Her Upcoming North American Release
Category: Interviews
Jazz 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…
World 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…
World 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…
An 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.…
An 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…
An Interview with Mbira Master Stella Rambisai Chiweshe
World Music Central interviewed in October 2006 Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, one of the first African women to play the male dominated mbira (thumb piano).…
Mo Fini Talks About Cuban Country Musicians Saborit
Coinciding with the US release of the debut album, Que Linda Es Mi Cuba, by Cuban campesino band Saborit, World Music Central interviewed the producer…
Interview with Tibetan Singer Yungchen Lhamo
World Music Central recently interviewed Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo about her new recording and her music. Your name has a special meaning. Could you tell…
World Music Profiles: Kathy Silbiger, Duke Performances
Kathy Silbiger is retiring in December. She has been at Duke University since 1984, running various arts programs. Kathy is known in world music circles…