Artist Profiles: La Bottine Souriante
La Bottine Souriante first appeared on the Quebec music scene in 1976. This remarkable group has released in just twenty three years ten albums; three…
Artist Profiles: Kris Drever
Kris Drever is an Orcadian whose multi-instrumentalism ranges from singing to playing guitar banjo and double bass. His talents have been in great demand since…
Artist Profiles: Kotoja
Comprised of a heady mix of top Nigerian and American musicians Kotoja led by Nigerian bassist/vocalist. Baba Ken Okulolo has excited audiences around the U.S.…
Artist Profiles: Koshka
Based in Glasgow (Scotland) since their formation in 2001 Koshka (formerly Kesha) came together as a result of Oleg Ponomarev, Nigel Clark and Lev Atlas’…
Artist Profiles: Keola Beamer
Keola Beamer was born January 18, 1951 in Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Keola’s ‘ohana (family) was well equipped to nurture his musical interests. One of…
The Return of Los Wembler’s de Iquitos
Los Wembler’s de Iquitos – Ikaro del Amor (Barbès Records, 2017) Ikaro del Amor is a new 4-track EP released by a veteran Peruvian band…
Artist Profiles: Kevin Locke
Born in Southern California, Kevin moved north with his family at the age of five and later settled in South Dakota on the Standing Rock…
Artist Profiles: Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke’s sparkling, lyrical fiddle has earned him a reputation as one of the finest, most influential players in music today. From The Bothy Band…
Artist Profiles: Kenny Endo
Kenny Endo was born on April 2, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. He’s a leading percussionist who has developed new techniques in the taiko style…
Bluegrass Guitar and Mandolin Wizardry
Billy Strings & Don Julin – Fiddle Tune X (Don Julin & William Apostol, 2014) Fiddle Tune X features recreations of traditional bluegrass songs and…