Artist Profiles: Altan
Irish traditional band Altan has had a tremendous effect on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically…
Mundial Montreal & Drom to Present Showcase Today
Mundial Montreal & Drom will present several free world music showcases today, Friday, January 6 at the Drom club in New York City. The selection…
Artist Profiles: Ana Alcaide
Ana Alcaide is a Spanish multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer who carries out research on ancient traditions and cultures. At the age of seven she…
Artist Profiles: Amal Murkus
Amal Murkus is a Palestinian singer and actress. A citizen of Israel, she was born and raised in the village of Kufer Yasef in the…
Artist Profiles: Altangerel Khishigtogtokh
Altangerel Khishigtogtokh’s artistic name is Altay. He is a young Mongolian musician who grew up in a musical family in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.…
Splendid Celtic Suites
Máiréad Nesbitt – Hibernia (Cosmic Trigger, 2016) This is the second solo album by celebrated Irish violinist, composer and instrument maker Máiréad Nesbitt. For over…
The Now Sound of Budapest Showcase on January 5 in New York City
The Now Sound of Budapest will showcase some of the new talent in Hungary’s capital tomorrow, on Thursday, January 5 at Drom in New York…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Makes It Better
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Make It Better (Rootfire Cooperative, 2016) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is one of the most interesting groups I’ve…
Artist Profiles: Allie Mombourquette
Allison Mombourquette began step dancing at the age of 5. This influenced her decision to begin taking fiddle lessons, which she started at age 8.…
Artist Profiles: Allan Dewar
Allan’s background in the Cape Breton musical tradition is the foundation of his ability to accompany fiddlers like Jerry Holland for dances and ceilidhs and…