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…
Artist Profiles: The Sabri Brothers
The Sabri Brothers are Pakistan’s best known, phenomenally successful family of devotional singers, hailing from Kalyana in the East Punjab and with over 30 years…
Artist Profiles: David de Jacoba
David de Jacoba was born in Motril, Granada in 1985. He has a unique vocal style and exceptional ability as a singer. Since he arrived…
Beloved Festival Announces 2019 Lineup
Beloved Festival has announced the 2019 lineup. Although the festival artistic director goes on an unnecessary rambling tirade against the term world music in the…
The Remarkable Nigerian Guitar and Beats of Toby Foyeh and his Orchestra
Toby Foyeh and his Orchestra – Pirates of Africa (Kameleon Afrika Music, 2019) Nigerian world traveler Toby Foyeh is an excellent guitarist, charismatic vocalist and…
Absorbing Experimental Joiks from Torgeir Vassvik
Vassvik – Gákti (Heilo, 2019) Torgeir Vassvik has transformed traditional joik music from Samiland in Norway. His new album Gákti focuses on animism, which is…
Riad Abdel-Gawad – Words of Peace (Medan Elmusica, 2019)
Riad Abdel-Gawad – Words of Peace (Medan Elmusica, 2019) U.S.-based Egyptian composer, violinist and educator Dr. Riad Abdel-Gawad creates music that acknowledges the oneness of…