Interview with Innovative Argentine Folk Artist Mariana Masetto
Musician, singer-songwriter, educator, and author Mariana Masetto was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has released various recordings including La Bumbunita (2010); Soy libre (2012);…
The Bombo Legüero, the Rhythmic Bedrock of Argentine Folk Music
The bombo legüero is an Argentine drum that is traditionally crafted from a hollowed tree trunk and covered with cured animal skins, such as goats,…
The Lively Chacarera Dance from Rural Argentina
The chacarera is a traditional Argentine folk dance and music style that originated in the rural regions of Argentina, particularly in Santiago del Estero. It…
Entavía: the Future of Salamancan Folk Music While Respecting Tradition
Entavía – Raíces con alas (self-release, 2017) Entavía, a world music band from Salamanca, Spain, was formed by a group of passionate Spanish musicians representing…
Madhuvanti Pal’s Rudra Veena Elegance
Madhuvanti Pal The Holy Mother – Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena (Sublime Frequencies SF122LP, 2023) The album Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena proudly…
Ceuzany Rolls Out ‘Mindelo’ Single and music Video
Cape Verdean artist Ceuzany is back with a new track, “Mindelo,” via Lusafrica. “Mindelo” follows the release of her single “Pedra Run” earlier this year.…
Sister Sadie’s Maddie Dalton wins IBMA’s Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year award
Maddie Dalton, the bassist from the heartland of Missouri, and a recent addition to the Sister Sadie band, was honored as one of the International…
Son Of A Tribe Reveals Rising World Music Star Edgar Muzah
Edgar Muzah – Son Of A Tribe: Royalty Edition (Fresh for 2023) Edgar Muzah, a multi-talented artist from South Africa, is a musician, bass virtuoso,…
Greg Blake Emerges Victorious as the 2023 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year
Greg Blake, the exceedingly skilled bluegrass artist affiliated with Turnberry Records and the frontman and guitarist for Special Consensus, has attained one of the highest…
Kristin Scott Benson Wins IBMA Banjo Player Of The Year
Kristin Scott Benson, the banjo virtuoso from South Carolina, clinched the prestigious title of IBMA Banjo Player Of The Year. She is renowned for her…