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: Mohobub Flores
Percussionist and singer Mohobub Flores was born in Dandriga, cultural and musical capital of the Garifuna community of Belize and birthplace of Pen Cayetano, a…
Artist Profiles: Pen Cayetano
Garifuna artist Delvin “Pen” Cayetano was born in 1954 in Dangriga, Belize. In the late 1970s, Pen Cayetano began to compose songs in the Garifuna…
Artist Profiles: Garifuna All Star Band
The Garifuna All Star Band was a once in a lifetime collaboration of the biggest stars of Garifuna music, such as Andy Palacio and Paul…
Artist Profiles: Paul Nabor
Alfonso Palacio, better known as Paul Nabor, was born January 26, 1928 in Punta Gorda, Belize. He was a legend in Parranda songs accompanied by…
Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso José Antonio Rodríguez Returns to New York City
José Antonio Rodríguez, one the leading flamenco guitarists of his generation, is set to perform Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. A…
Artist Profiles: David Obi
Guitarist, composer and singer, is considered the creator of a rhythm that revolutionized the traditional music of Belize, called “Kungo Music,” which brings together African…
Artist Profiles: Andy Palacio
Andy Palacio was not only the most popular musician in Belize, he was also a serious music and cultural archivist with a deep commitment to…
Artist Profiles: Zap Mama
Zap Mama was founded by Marie Daulne. Marie sings in French, Swahili and Wolof, harmonizing with Pygmy bushmen, and free styling in Brooklyn slang. Sound…
Artist Profiles: Sophie Cavez
Sophie Cavez is a self-taught musician who started playing the diatonic accordion at the age of 17. She began her career by replacing Didier Laloy…
The Depth and Subtlety of Cuban Rumba
Los Rumberos de la Bahia – Mabagwe – A Tribute To “Los Mayores” (Eguin Eje Records, 2018) Los Mayores means “the elders” in Spanish. Mabagwe…