Artit Profiles: Irish Fiddler Grainne Brady
Gráinne’s musical background comes from her father, who taught her fiddle in their musical household in Loughduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. She gained recognition by performing…
Interview with Flamenco Guitar Maestro and Innovator Niño Josele
Guitar master and composer Niño Josele recently released “Galaxias,” an album where he collaborated with major jazz and salsa stars. “Galaxias” is a musical feast…
Artist Profiles: Flamenco Percussionist Ané Carrasco
Ané Carrasco Molina, a Spanish percussion master, hails from a celebrated flamenco dynasty in Jerez’s Santiago neighborhood. Born in Seville on July 10, 1991, he…
Artist Profiles: Trailblazing Flamenco Bassist and Singer Rosario La Tremendita
Rosario Guerrero, better known as La Tremendita, is a flamenco bass player and singer who has taken the world by storm with her soulful and…
Influential World Music Conference, WOMEX Call For Proposals for 2023 Program
WOMEX, the leading gathering of world music professionals, has announced the call for proposals for the 2023 edition. WOMEX, which includes showcases, a trade fair,…
Artist Profiles: Bansuri Maestro Rakesh Chaurasia
Rakesh Chaurasia was born 10 January 10, 1971, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a world-renowned bansuri (Indian classical flute) master and…
Mundial Montréal 2023 Conference Call for Artists is Now Open
The prominent North American world music showcase Mundial Montréal 2023 Call for Artists is now open. This edition will be held from November 14th to…
Artist Profiles: Bluegrass Artist Jaelee Roberts
(headline image: Jaelee Roberts – Photo by Sandlin Gaither) Jaelee Roberts was born April 9, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is well-acquainted with the music…
Artist Profiles: Aoife O’Donovan
GRAMMY-winning Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Aoife O’Donovan was born on November 18, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts. Aoife O’Donovan was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and spent…
Sevdah, the Passionate Song Tradition of Bosnia
(headline image: Mostar Sevdah Reunion) Sevdah, or Sevdalinka, is a traditional style of music originating from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by its melancholic…