Shakti, Pioneers of Indian Fusion
Shakti, a fusion ensemble, materialized during the mid-1970s from the profound creative and spiritual rapport between guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian tabla musician Zakir Hussain.…
Jake Blount to Perform Solo Concert February 23, 2023 at American Folklife Center
On February 23 at 6:00 pm, the 2023 Homegrown concert series hosted by the American Folklife Center will commence with a solo show from the…
Artist profiles: Jake Blount
Jake Blount was born August 8, 1995, in Washington, DC, USA. He is a talented musician and speaker who is passionate about highlighting the African…
Middle Eastern Band Danûk Unveil Lead Single, “Axir Zemana”
Danûk, a collective of Middle Eastern musicians who were forced into exile, have announced their debut album, Morîk, set to release on May 19, 2023,…
Artist Profiles: Syrian Kurdish band Danûk
In the midst of a chaotic period in Istanbul, Danûk emerged in 2015. The group, consisting of graduates from Syria’s finest music and fine arts…
Artist Profiles: Fiddle Master John McCusker
John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…
Artist Profiles: Ensemble Sangineto, Crafters of Ancient Harmonies and Modern Sounds
Ensemble Sangineto is a diverse musical group that artfully combines ancient harmonies with modern rhythms. The members’ extensive musical backgrounds converge to create fresh arrangements…
Ghanaian Kologo Master King Ayisoba Reveals New Album ‘Work Hard’
King Ayisoba, hailing from the Northeast of Ghana, has dropped his latest album “Work Hard” (available now via Glitterbeat), featuring a dynamic blend of frenzied…
Artist Profiles: Invigorating Scottish traditional Act Kinnaris Quintet
The Kinnaris Quintet, hailing from Glasgow, creates music that is sincere, invigorating, and dynamic, played on three fiddles, mandolin, and guitar. In 2017, this innovative…
Artist Profiles: Talisk, Innovative Scottish Folk Music Band
Scottish alt-folk music band Talisk was formed in 2014. With their innovative, top-selling sound, boundary-pushing style, and worldwide shows, Talisk has cemented their status as…