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Category: Interviews

Interviews

Interview with Indian Fusionists Karyshma

Angel Romero September 29, 2020 No Comments FaluIndian musicKaryshmaworld fusion

The band Karyshma has reimagined centuries-old Indian folk songs of hope and unity. Karyshna talked to us about their new EP, someday. What are your…

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Interview with Concert of Colors Festival Director Ismael Ahmed

Angel Romero September 21, 2020 No Comments Concert of ColorsIsmael Ahmedworld music

The 28th annual Concert of Colors, the largest free world music and diversity festival in the American Midwest, will be aired on Detroit Public TV…

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Interview with Polynesian Percussion Maestro Matatia Foa’i

Angel Romero September 15, 2020 No Comments Matatia FoaiPolynesian musicTe Vaka

Matatia Foa’i, the master percussionist of Polynesian fusion band Te Vaka, has released a superb percussion album titled “Te Vaka Beats Vol. 2.”  Matatia talked…

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Interview with Rising Kenyan Artist Fadhilee Itulya

Angel Romero August 28, 2020 2 Comments African musicFadhilee ItulyaKenyan music

Kenyan musician Fadhilee Itulya has released his first album titled Kwetu. Fadhilee Itulya is one of the rising talents from East Africa. He also presents…

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Interview with Jako el Muzikante

Angel Romero August 10, 2020 1 Comment Jako el MuzikanteSephardic musicXurxo Fernandes

Jako el Muzikante is the Sephardic alter ego of percussionist, ethnographer and singer Xurxo Fernandes. He is best known for his work in Radio Cos,…

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Interview with Latin Jazz Musician and Educator John Santos

Angel Romero July 15, 2020 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicCuban rumbaJohn SantosLatin jazzMachete Ensemblepercussion

Latin Jazz percussionist, educator, and social activist John Santos is set to release a new album titled ‘Art of the Descarga‘ on August 7, 2020…

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Les Moncada Chats with Joe Conzo Sr. #2

Les Moncada July 7, 2020 1 Comment Joe ConzoLatin American musicLatin jazzTito Puente

Joe Conzo Sr. is celebrated Latin music and Latin Jazz lecturer, author of the book Mambo Diablo (in English and Spanish) and producer and best…

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Interview with Frame Drum Educator Marla Leigh

Angel Romero June 23, 2020 1 Comment frame drumsMarla LeighMiddle Eastern musicworld music

Composer and frame drum educator Marla Leigh has released her first album titled Rhythms of Tof Miriam, a fascinating world fusion recording. Leigh is one…

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Interview with Guzheng Master Wu Fei

Angel Romero June 19, 2020 No Comments Chinese musicguzhengworld fusionworld musicWu Fei

Chinese composer and guzheng master Wu Fei recently released a collaborative album with American banjo player Abigail Washburn. The recording, titled Wu Fei & Abigail…

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Interview with Colin Harte about his New Book Focused on the Bodhrán

Angel Romero June 17, 2020 2 Comments bodhránCeltic musicColin HarteIrish folk music

Colin F. Harte, PhD, Ethnomusicology and professor at City University of New York (CUNY)-Irish Studies-Music has published a new book dedicated to the iconic Irish…

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