La Mar de Músicas 2023 to Celebrate Spanish Trad with Rozalén, Rodrigo Cuevas, Fetén Fetén, Eliseo Parra, the Ronda de Motilleja and the Ronda de Boltaña
La Mar de Músicas festival, now in its 28th year, will commence with a homage to the rich folklore of Spain. The inaugural concert, featuring…
Artist Profiles: The Rifters of New Mexico
The Rifters are a musical group that originated in the vibrant and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico in 2002. The band was formed…
The Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba Announces 2023 Guitar Workshop Schedule
The 42nd Cordoba Guitar Festival’s educational program, which will run from July 6 to 15, 2023, has recently unveiled its highly anticipated workshop schedule. A…
Arhoolie Records Founder and producer Chris Strachwitz Dies at 91
American record label executive and producer, Chris Strachwitz, passed away on May 5, 2023, in California. He was the founder and president of Arhoolie Records,…
Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76
Seán Keane, one of the finest Irish folk music fiddlers, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was best known as the fiddler for the…
Ellas at Madrid Flamenco festival, 2023
The concluding show of the 2023 Madrid Flamenco festival, entitled Ellas, on May 27, 2023, constitutes the third major production of the event. Notably, Ellas,…
Artist Profiles: Banjoist Gina Furtado
Gina Furtado, a native of Front Royal, Virginia, began her musical journey during her adolescent years touring along the eastern coast of the United States…
Flushing Town Hall Presents the Cross-Cultural World Fusion of Nation Beat on May 13
On the 13th of May, Flushing Town Hall is scheduled to host a sensational performance by Nation Beat, a cross-cultural fusion band, which will be…
Captivating Remixes of Omar Faruk Tekbilek’s Creations
Omar Faruk Tekbilek – Spin Remixes (LifeArt, 2023) LifeArt label’s latest offering, the “Spin Remixes” album by Omar Faruk Tekbilek, is finally here to mesmerize…
The Venezuelan Cuatro, the Essential Guitar of Venezuela
The Venezuelan cuatro (cuatro venezolano) is a smaller, four-stringed instrument that belongs to the guitar family and is often used for strumming. It arrived in…