Interview with Merema — the winners of Russian World Music Awards 2017
Daryana Antipova: Hi Katya, we have known each other since the Kamwa Festival in 2005 when you performed with another folk band. How old is Merema? Ekaterina Modina: Merema…
The Brilliantly Contagious Nigerien Rock of Tal National
Tal National – Tantabara (FatCat Records, 2018) Tantabara is the new album by the remarkable Nigerien band Tal National. Their music reflects the melting pot…
Artist Profiles: Dori Caymmi
Dori Caymmi is an internationally celebrated composer and singer, having an expressive production recorded by many important artists worldwide, along with a prominent career as…
Artist Profiles: David Tavares
Born in Guarapuava, Brazil. His brother and uncle introduced him to playing the guitar at the age of 8. In 1982, he began to study…
Artist Profiles: Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury is the most popular singer of axé music. The Brazilian press referred to her as the “Queen of Axé.” Daniela Mercury was born…
Artist Profiles: Daniel Santiago
Originally from Brazil’s capital (Brasilia, DF, 1979), virtuoso guitarist Daniel Santiago has played with such notables as Hermeto Pascoal, Ivan Lins, Maria Bethania, Ney Matogrosso,…
Artist Profiles: Daúde
Her full name is Maria Waldelurdes Costa de Santana Dutilleux, better known as Daúde. She was born in Salvador, Bahia, the pulsing heart of African…
Artist Profiles: Cyro Baptista
Cyro Baptiste Ciari, better known as Cyro Baptista, was born on December 23, 1950 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He’s the creator of the 10-piece percussion…
Artist Profiles: Cordel Do Fogo Encantado
Cordel Do Fogo Encantado, from Arcoverde City, located in the back country of the state of Pernambuco, Northeast of Brazil, a region continually devastated by…
Artist Profiles: Clube do Balanço
Brazilian band Clube do Balanço re-ignited the work of the masters of samba-rock: Jorge Ben (up to 77), Luiz Vagner, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Erasmo,…