Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Mongolian Band Khusugtun to Release Jangar
Buda Musique has announced the August 28, 2020 release of Jangar, an album by Mongolian sextet Khusugtun. The group performs a modern and polyphonic exploration…
Artist Profiles: Dongyang Gozupa
Dongyang Gozupa is an innovative South Korean group that performs a remarkable mix of instrumental progressive rock band and Gugak (traditional Korean music). The trio…
The Tune, Deeply Steeped in Korean Traditions and Modernity
The Tune – Wandering Melodic Road (Mirrrorball Music, 2016) South Korea has a very diverse music scene with a large number of excellent female performers…
Artist Profiles: Djazia Satour
Djazia Satour was born in Algiers on December 9, 1980. She grew up in Algeria and arrived to Grenoble (France) in 1990. At the age…
World Music Contest ‘Andrea Parodi Awards’ Announces 2020 Finalists
The Andrea Parodi Awards has announced the ten finalists that will participate in the 2020 contest. This is the only European contest for world music.…
Artist Profiles: Dalinda
Dalinda is an a cappella trio based in Budapest, Hungary. The group performs Hungarian folk songs with a modern and polyphonic twist. The group’s three…
Artist Profiles: Coşkun Karademir
Coşkun Karademir was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1986. He is an Anatolian baglama and kopuz master. The Turkish artist was captivated by the iconic…
Artist Profiles: Ana Carla Maza
Cellist Ana Carla Maza Sierra was born in Havana, Cuba in a musical family. Her father is acclaimed Chilean pianist Carlos Maza and her mother…
Artist Profiles: Alogte Oho
Vocalist Alogte Oho was raised in southern Ghana and later moved to the land of the Frafra (also known as Fare-Fare) community in northern Ghana.…
Beguiling Mix of Modern Bluegrass and Orchestra
Steep Canyon Rangers and Asheville Symphony – Be Still Moses (Yep Roc Records, 2020) Asheville-based Steep Canyon Rangers, one of the leading contemporary bluegrass bands…