Artist Profiles: Ustad Shahid Parvez
Shahid Parvez Khan, better known as Ustad Shahid Parvez, was born October 14, 1958 in Mumbai, India He belongs to a prestigious musical family and…
Artist Profiles: Totó La Momposina
Sonia Bazanta Vides, better known as Totó La Momposina, is a remarkable singer and dancer. She has earned respect and admiration in many parts of…
Artist Profiles: Samuel Torres
Colombian percussionist and composer Samuel Torres was born September 4, 1976 in Bogotá, Colombia. He has toured with Arturo Sandoval, and has played with renowned…
Artist Profiles: Petrona Martínez
Petrona Martínez was Born January 27, 1939 in San Cayetano, Colombia. She is one of the most important Afro-Colombian artists in Caribbean Colombia. She learned…
Artist Profiles: Marta Gómez
Marta Gómez started her musical studies at the age of six in her native Colombia when she entered the Liceo Benalcazar choir, becoming its soloist…
Daniel Santiago and Pedro Martins, Two Exceptional Guitarists from Brazil
Daniel Santiago & Pedro Martins – Simbiose (Adventure Music, 2018) Simbiose is an exquisite guitar album by two of Brazil’s finest guitarists: Daniel Santiago and…
Artist Profiles: Edmar Castañeda
Colombian musical prodigy Edmar Castañeda was born March 31, 1978 in Bogotá, Colombia. He began playing the difficult and exotic Colombian harp at the early…
Artist Profiles: Lucía Pulido
Since her arrival in NY in 1994, the singer Lucía Pulido has mined the rich musical traditions of her native Colombia in her ongoing search…
Artist Profiles: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
Representing the best of Colombia’s multiethnic culture, Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, are musical heirs to gaita music. They have been performing together for more…
Artist Profiles: Grupo Niche
Emanating from El Choco, in Colombia’s western coast, Grupo Niche has made a profound impact on the region’s salsa scene since their inception in 1981.…