Artist Profiles: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
Renowned Italian band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino was created by writer Rina Durante in 1975. It is one of Italy’s most reputable and longest-standing traditional music…
Joe’s Pub in New York City Reveals Upcoming World Music Concerts
New York City venue Joe’s Pub will be presenting a diverse set of world music and jazz in the next weeks. Highlights include: Nnenna Ogwo…
Moving Songs of Peace and Justice
Various Artists – World Peace (Putumayo, 2019) Putumayo World Music releases today its compilation World Peace. The set contains stimulating songs by well-known artists in…
Artist Profiles: Hama Sankaré
Alpha Ousmane “Hama” Sankaré (also known as Pedro) was a western African legend. He was a fundamental member of the bands of many great artists…
Les Moncada Chats with Cuban batá Master and Conguero Román Diaz
Batá drumming is getting more and more popular these days. With a lot of the masters who transmitted the tradition of batá drumming having passed…
Artist Profiles: Diego Del Morao
Diego Moreno Jiménez, better known as , was born September 20, 1978 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. He grew up as a member of…
Artist Profiles: Rosario Lazo Montoya “Reina Gitana”
Flamenco pianist Rosario Lazo Montoya “Reina Gitana” was born in Jerez de la Frontera on April 29, 1974. The Reina Gitana (Gypsy Queen) grew up…
Artist Profiles: Pedro El Granaino
Gypsy singer Pedro Heredia Reyes, better known as Pedro El Granaino, was born in Granada, Spain in 1973. Singing was part of his life from…
Artist Profiles: Antonio Reyes Montoya
Antonio Reyes Montoya was born in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain in 1975. He grew up in a family with deep flamenco roots. His maternal…
Artist Profiles: Alonso Núñez Heredia ‘El Purili’
Alonso Núñez Heredia, better known as ‘El Purili’ was born in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain in 2000. He stood out as a child…