Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Artist Profiles: Aja Addy
Aja Addy was born 1948 in Accra, Ghana. He was an acclaimed Ghanaian master drummer and percussionist. Influenced by his work as a tigari priest,…
Exceptionally Good Recreations of Czech Folk Songs
BraAgas – O ptácích a rybách (Indies Scope, 2018) BraAgas is an all-female ensemble and one of the finest performers of contemporary Czech folk music.…
Sacred Sikh Vocals with a Global Appeal
Manika Kaur – Sacred Words (Suriya Recordings, 2018) Sacred Word is an album by a very successful kirtan performer named Manika Kaur. Kirtan is a…
Masterful and Electrifying Ne La Thiass
Cheikh Lo – Ne La Thiass (World Circuit, 2018), reissue In 1995, while Coolio’s “Gansta Paradise,” TLC’s “Waterfalls,” Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” and Madonna’s…
Artist Profiles: Lulo Reinhardt
Lulo Reinhardt is a gifted guitarist who was taught by his father since the age of five. At twelve, he was already playing with the…
Artist Profiles: Kerstin Blodig
Kerstin Blodig was born in Berlin and has Norwegian roots. She is a leading vocalist and guitarist in the German acoustic scene. Her band Touchwood,…
Artist Profiles: The Breath
The Breath is a Manchester-based innovative folk band inspired by Celtic music, rock, ambient electronic, and other influences. The group is led by vocalist, lyricist…
The Breath Release Music Video and Announce New Album Let The Cards Fall
British band The Breath, featuring guitarist Stuart McCallum and vocalist, lyricist and flutist, Ríoghnach Connolly has released a music video for ‘Let the Cards Fall.’…
Artist Profiles: 17 Hippies
17 Hippies’ history parallels the progression of Berlin’s music scene since the 1980s; beginning with acoustic unplugged concerts and changing lineups of up to 20…
Artist Profiles: The “Rustavi” Company
The “Rustavi” Company was founded in 1968. Art of “Rustavi” has roots in the past of Georgia’s folk music and folk performing arts. It is…