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…
Italian World Music Competition Call for Submissions
The “Andrea Parodi Award”, the only Italian world music competition, is open to artists worldwide. The deadline is May 31, 2018. The finals this year…
Artist Profiles: Pancho Amat
Francisco Amat Rodríguez, better known as Pancho Amat, is one of those rare Cuban musicians who dominate practically all the secrets of the island. He…
Artist Profiles: Pablo Milanés
Pablo Paulo Milanés Arias, better known as Pablo Milanés, was born in Bayamo, Cuba in 1943. He was a self-taught artist who started his career…
Artist Profiles: Orquesta Sublime
Orquesta Sublime is one of the great groups from the age of the cha cha chá. Founded by flute player Melquiades Fundora in 1956, it…
Artist Profiles: Orquesta Cumbre
Orquesta Cumbre is an outstanding group of Cuban popular music from Pinar del Rio with a large repertoire of sones, guarachas, boleros, cha cha chás,…
Artist Profiles: Orlando “Puntilla” Rios
Orlando “Puntilla” Rios was born December 26, 1947 in Havana, Cuba. He was a master batá drummer. Orlando “Puntilla” Rios formed the group Nueva Generación…
Artist Profiles: Orestes Vilató
Orestes Vilató is a remarkable percussionist. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures in the history of the timbales. He was born May 4,…
Fascinating Ud and Santur Encounters
Rahim AlHaj Trio – One Sky (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2018) Ud virtuoso Rahim AlHaj presents a new set of works in trio format. His colleagues…
Artist Profiles: Noel Nicola
Noel Nicola was born in Havana in 1946. The singer and composer was born is a family of musicians. His father, Issac, was a well…
Artist Profiles: Mongo Santamaría
Ramán “Mongo” Santamaria was born in 1922 in Havana’s Jesus María barrio. Originally a violinist as a child, he switched to percussion and dropped out…