Artist Profiles: Miriam Kaiser
Miriam Kaiser is a Slovak violinist, composer, and vocalist. Her musical pieces are rooted in folk traditions and poetry. Music had a fundamental role in…
The Enthralling Intensity of Michael Cleveland’s Fiddle
Michael Cleveland – Tall Fiddler (Compass Records, 2019) Fiddler Michael Cleveland is one of the essential instrumentalists in the current bluegrass scene. On his album…
Artist Profiles: Čendeš
Čendeš ensemble (formerly known as Rusín Čendeš Orchestra) has gathered an enthusiastic audience during its years of their existence with its modern arrangements of folk…
World Music Conference Mundial Montreal Reveals Ninth Edition
Mundial Montreal, a leading North American world music summit, has announced the full program for its 9th edition. The event will take place November 19-22,…
Artist Profiles: Kwon Soon Kang
Kwon Soon Kang is a leading vocalist in traditional and contemporary music in Korea. She has dedicated herself to performing and perfecting both Korean traditional…
Artist Profiles: Yoon Jeong Heo
Yoon Jeong Heo, the leader of Tori Ensemble, is an enthusiastic soloist who cuts across various musical genres, expanding the possibilities of geomungo and Korean…
Artist Profiles: Baraji
Baraji is a Korean band known for its mystical shows featuring folkloric music, singing, dancing and costumes. Baraji presents exceptional improvisation. In traditional Korean music,…
Guo Gan Trio’s Stunning Collaboration
Guo Gan Trio – Gobi Desert (Felmay, 2019) Musical collaborations hold a particular fascination for me. I assume that many start in the simplest ways…
Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records Boxed Set
The boxed set Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records is scheduled to be released October 25, 2019. The reggae and dancehall anthology includes…
Duplessy & The Violins of the World’s Extraordinary Musical Landscape
Duplessy & The Violins of the World – Crazy Horse (Absilone/Op Conseil, 2016) Feeling a little hemmed in … a little harassed … a little…