Artist Profiles: Namgar
Singer Namgar Ayushievna Lhasaranova is the leader of the band, and her name was used to call the entire group. She grew up in a…
Breaking the Ground a Little More
The very names of the CDs I’m reviewing here (some, anyway) indicate that they’re looking to go to places that haven’t yet been fully explored…
Cracovia Music Agency Announces the Stars of 22nd Summer Jazz Festiwal at Piwnicy Pod Baranami
On July 11, 2017, the Branford Marsalis Quartet with Kurt Elling will be appearing at Opera Krakowska [the Krakow Opera]. Branford Marsalis has already…
Artist Profiles: La Excelencia
La Excelencia was founded by Julian Silva and Jose Vazquez-Cofresi who in 2005 formed the orchestra in New York City. The orchestra was created with…
Artist Profiles: La cumbiamba eNeYé
La cumbiamba eNeYé is an ensemble that performs concerts and workshops with traditional instruments from the African Diaspora in Colombia, as well as indigenous and…
Sarod Virtuoso Alam Khan to Perform in New York
Sarod master Alam Khan is set to perform on Friday, April 7, 2017, 8:00 p.m. in Manhattan, New York. Alam Khan will celebrate his father,…
Artist Profiles: La Chicana
La Chicana was formed in the first months of 1996 by Dolores Solá, Acho Estol and Juan Valverde with the clear intention of producing tango…
The Second Edition of ‘Flamenco Eñe’ Showcase to Take Place in Malaga
The Flamenco Eñe Showcase will take place May 18 through May 21 at the Picasso Museum in Malaga. This showcase, presented by The SGAE Foundation,…
Artist Profiles: Namgar Ayushievna Lhasaranova
Namgar Ayushievna Lhasaranova grew up in a Buryat family in the tiny village of Kunkur near the border crossing of Russia, Mongolia, and China. She…
Artist Profiles: Muddy Waters
Born in Issaquena County, Mississippi as McKinley Morganfield in 1913,Artist Profiles: Muddy Waters was deeply rooted in the Mississippi Delta blues. He got his nickname…