Artist Profiles: Gao Hong
Gao Hong was born in 1964 in Luoyang, Henan province, China. She is a renowned composer and Chinese pipa (lute) player. Gao Hong has resided…
Artist Profiles: Bao Jian
Bao Jian is a master of the guanzi (a double-reed folk wind instrument of ancient Chinese origin) and has performed extensively as a soloist and…
Misia, a Different Side of Fado, Free from Rules
Misia – Pura Vida (Banda Sonora) (Galileo Music, 2019) Portuguese singer Misia is known for her superb vocals and unconventional approach to fado, exerting artistic…
Southbank Centre in the UK Announces Shankar 100, a Celebration of Ravi Shankar’s Centenary
The year 2020 will mark 100 years since the birth of groundbreaking Indian musician, composer, educator and sitar master Ravi Shankar. Shankar’s association with Southbank…
Steve Khan’s Splendid Mix of Jazz and Afro-Cuban Beats
Steve Khan – Patchwork – Medio Mezclado (Tone Center, 2019) Virtuoso jazz guitarist Steve Khan continues his enchanting combinations of jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms on…
Artist Profiles: Kristin Scott Benson
Kristin Scott Benson grew up in South Carolina, surrounded by a musical family. After receiving a much-anticipated banjo for Christmas when she was thirteen, Kristin…
Artist Profiles: Gilberto Santa Rosa
Salsa star Gilberto Santa Rosa was born August 21, 1962 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He made his first recordings for Combo Records, the label of…
Artist Profiles: Um Kulthum
Um Kulthum [also written Umm Kulthum, Oum Kolthoum, Oum Kalsoum, Omme Kolsoum, and Oum Kulthoom] was one of the greatest vocalists in Arabic music during…
Interview with Alexey Belkin of Russian Folk Band Otava Yo
Otava Yo is one of the rising acts in contemporary Russian folk music. The Saint Petersburg, Russian-based band has an excellent new album available internationally…
Artist Profiles: V.G. Jog
Vishnu Gobind Jog (V.G. Jog) was a venerated elder statesman of the North Indian violin. A highly respected musician and educator, he toured throughout the…