Artist Profiles: Tengir-Too
Tengir-Too is a contemporary ensemble that plays traditional music. The group takes its name from the mountain range that towers over the high mountain passes…
Artist Profiles: Jaojoby
In the early seventies, Jaojoby was one of the first to sing Salegy (Malagasy dance music), up until them limited to a few instrumental recordings.…
Artist Profiles: Kilema
His name is Randrianantoandro Clément, but most people call him Kilema. He was introduced to the world music scene as part of the famous Madagascan…
Artist Profiles: Rajery
Germain Randrianrisoa, better known as Rajery is an influential singer, songwriter, composer and valiha virtuoso from Madagascar. Despite losing all his fingers on one hand,…
South American Afro-Pacific Band Rio Mira to Perform at The ArtsCenter
Much-admired South American ensemble Rio Mira is set to perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. The concert is part of an American tour…
Artist Profiles: Madagascar Slim
Madagascar Slim’s real name is Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin. He talks about his background: “I Was born on Halloween night of 1956 in Antananarivo…
Artist Profiles: Njava
Njava is a group of three brothers and two sisters from Madagascar. Named after their father, a composer and idealist who believed in peace through…
Artist Profiles: Regis Gizavo
Regis Gizavo was an accordionist from Tulear. He presented himself not only as a defender of the traditions of his region (where the ethnic groups,…
Artist Profiles: Aseana Percussion Unit
This 8-member group of musicians based in Kuala Lumpur uses anything that can make a sound, be it garbage can covers or broomsticks, they will…
Artist Profiles: Kani’d
Kani’d (meaning cousins) is inspired by the ancestral songs of the Kelabits from central Borneo, and draws upon the wealth of the musical traditions of…