Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Pianist Juan Pérez Rodríguez Wins First SGAE Paco de Lucía Flamenco Award
Pianist Juan Pérez Rodríguez has won the first edition of the SGAE Paco de Lucía Flamenco Award with his creation “Contrarreloj”. The award was presented…
Afrobeat Star Femi Kuti Reveals 2022 North American Tour
Femi Kuti, the eldest son of the iconic activist and Afrobeat founder, Fela Kuti, will tour North America in 2022. These will be his first…
Oumou Sangaré Unveils New Song and Video on International Women’s Day
Malian star and feminist role model Oumou Sangaré has released her new single ‘Wassulu Don’ to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022.…
Finalists will Compete Today for the the 1st SGAE Flamenco Award at Teatro Central de Sevilla
Eight flamenco composers chosen from a total of 88 candidates will perform today, March 8, 2022 at the grand final gala that will be held…
Artist Profiles: Juan Pérez Rodríguez ‘Aure’
Flamenco pianist and composer Juan Pérez Rodríguez, also known as Juan Pérez ‘Aure,’ was born in Huelva, Spain. From a family of flamenco musicians, and…
Artist Profiles: Rober Molina
Bassist, composer, and producer Rober Molina studied music and saxophone at the professional conservatory in Albacete (Spain). He later discovered his passion for the electric…
Artist Profiles: Melón Jiménez
Guitarist and composer Melón Jiménez was born in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain). Indeed, he grew up in a flamenco environment. Melón Jiménez demonstrated this…
Artist Profiles: José Carlos Gómez
Composer and guitarist José Carlos Gómez was born in Algeciras (Cadiz province). He has been fond of the guitar since he was 7 years old.…
Artist Profiles: Alfonso Aroca
Pianist, composer, and teacher Alfonso Aroca was born in Jaen. He received triple musical training in classical, jazz and flamenco. He is currently a leading…
Artist Profiles: David de Arahal
Flamenco guitarist and composer David Rodríguez, better known as David de Arahal, was born in Arahal (Seville province). He started playing at the age of…