Artist Profiles: Rui Filipe Reis
Pianist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and musical producer Rui Filipe Reis started his musical education at the Instituto Gregoriano and became a professional musician at the age…
Artist Profiles: Caixa de Pandora
Caixa de Pandora (Pandora’s Box) made its debut in 2013, with performances in Portugal and abroad. In 2014 the ensemble released its first CD Teias…
Innovative Korean Ensemble Kim So Ra to Perform at Carrboro ArtsCenter
South Korean ensemble Kim So Ra is set to perform A Sign of Rain on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North…
Artist Profiles: Lim Ji Hye
A key artist of the world music group Duobud, Lim Ji Hye presents rhythmically delicate yet energetic performances on the gayageum, the Korean zither. Through…
Artist Profiles: Lee Hye Joong
Specializing in Korean double-reed wind instruments including piri, taepyeongso, and jangsaenap, Lee Hye Joong is a promising new performer in the Korean traditional performance arts,…
Artist Profiles: Hyun Seunghun
Hyun Seunghun is a Korean traditional Percussionist, leader of the Hyun Seunghun Korean Traditional Performance Arts Company, North Jeolla Province Intangible Cultural Asset No. 7-2…
Itamar Erez’s Jazz and World Music Conversations
Itamar Erez – Mi Alegria (Itamar Erez, 2019) Israeli multi-instrumentalist and composer Itamar Erez is currently based in Canada. On his new album Mi Alegria,…
Eliane Elias Celebrates the Different Sides of Love
Eliane Elias – Love Stories (Concord Jazz, 2019) Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer focuses on songs of affection on her new album, Love Stories. This…
Elikeh: A Journey Between 2 Worlds
“Between 2 Worlds” is the second CD release for Elikeh (Azalea City Recordings; released 2012). They are a big band based in Washington, D.C. who…
Unique Global Gathering at Rainforest World Music Festival 2019
There’s nothing unusual in an upcoming festival being announced as the ‘best ever’. In recent years, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) has proved to…