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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

    Angel Romero April 10, 2026 No Comments
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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen

    Steven Kamperman – Prince Achmed (Zennez Records ZR2025013, 2025) Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Steven Kamperman brings new life to Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (1926),…

    Tyler Bennet April 7, 2026 No Comments
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    Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

    Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Ravi Shankar

Angel Romero August 18, 2018 1 Comment IndiaIndian classical musicRavi Shankarsitarworld fusion

Legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher and writer, Ravi Shankar was born April 7, 1920 in Varanasi, India. He was renowned throughout the world for his…

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Artist Profiles: Sharda Sahai

Angel Romero August 18, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicSharda Sahaitabla

Sharda Sahai began his study of tabla at an early age from his father, the late Pandit Bhagvati Sahai. Following his father’s demise in 1946,…

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Artist Profiles: Harikumar Sivan

Angel Romero August 18, 2018 No Comments Harikumar SivanIndiaIndian classical musicviolin

Harikumar Sivan (formerly S. Harikumar) was born in 1980. He is an A grade violinist of All India Radio since the age of 16. Harikumar…

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Artist Profiles: Shiv Kumar Sharma

Angel Romero August 18, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicsantoorsanturShiv Kumar Sharma

Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma (sometimes spelled Shivkumar Sharma) was a household name in India. His influence transcended the classical audience and contributed to a greater…

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Artist Profiles: Shujaat Husain Khan

Angel Romero August 17, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicShujaat Husain Khansitar

Born into one of the most illustrious musical families in India, sitarist and vocalist Shujaat Husain Khan is one of today’s most notable artists in…

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Artist Profiles: T. N. Seshagopalan

Angel Romero August 17, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicT. N. Seshagopalan

T. N. Seshagopalan was born on September 15th of 1948 to T. Nambi Iyengar and Thiruvenkatavalli, in Nagapattinam. Seshagopalan had his initial training music under…

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Artist Profiles: The Dagar Brothers

Angel Romero August 17, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicN. Faiyazuddin DagarN. Zahiruddin DagarThe Dagar Brothers

Ustad N. Zahiruddin Dagar and Ustad N. Faiyazuddin Dagar (vocals) were born in 1933 and 1934 respectively in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), India. They are the…

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Artist Profiles: Trilok Gurtu

Angel Romero August 17, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicpercussiontablaTrilok Gurtu

A renowned master musician and composer, Trilok Gurtu has been at the forefront of innovative musical collaborations for the past years. The son of one…

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Artist Profiles: Trichy Sankaran

Angel Romero August 17, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicmridangamTrichy Sankaran

Trichy Sankaran (mridangam) is a virtuoso percussionist whose mastery on this important South Indian percussion instrument is respected throughout the world. His first musical training…

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Artist Profiles: T.A.S. Mani

Angel Romero August 17, 2018 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicKarnataka College of PercussionmridangamT.A.S. Maniworld fusion

T.A.S. Mani, the founder and president of Karnataka College of Percussion (KCP) is an internationally renowned teacher, performing percussionist (mridangam -classical drum) and composer. He…

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