A Wonderful Tribute to the Maestro Ravi Shankar
Bickram Ghosh – Maya, Bickram Ghosh’s Dedication to Ravi Shankar (East Meets West Music, 2016) Part of the East Meets West Music label’s Utsav! series…
Artist Profiles: Agustin Henke
Agustin Henke was born in Sevilla (Spain). He learned flamenco percussion at an early age with the prestigious Manueli Soler. Later on, he took part…
Artist Profiles: Badakhshan Ensemble
In the southeast of Tajikistan, where the majestic Pamir Mountains reach heights only slightly lower than those of the Himalayas, local traditions of devotional song,…
Artist Profiles: Baba Zula
Baba Zula was founded in 1996 by Levent Akman (percussion, rhythm machines, toys), Murat Ertel (saz and other strings, vocal) and Emre Onel (darbuka, sampler,…
The Beautiful Strings of Murcia
Juan José Robles – “Tiempo de espera” (self-release, 2016) Juan José Robles is a Spanish composer and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in Spanish string instruments. He…
Artist Profiles: Bachue
Although well established as a duo Bachue, has expanded to include the fantastic percussion talents of Edinburgh-based drummer Donald Hay. The unique combination of electroharp,…
Artist Profiles: Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson an acclaimed virtuoso in the time honored tradition of Scottish fiddle music. Paul Anderson has won most of the fiddle championships in Scotland.…
Strictly Roots, Even Better Now
Morgan Heritage – Strictly Roots Deluxe Edition (CTBC Music Group, 2016) It’s no wonder Strictly Roots Deluxe Edition won the Grammy for best reggae album.…
Inspired by Travels
Lawrence Blatt – “Longitudes and Latitudes” (LMB Music, 2016) Guitarist Lawrence Blatt presents a collection of easy listening instrumental pieces inspired by his travels. It’s…
Artist Profiles: Swifatui Abraar Group
Swifatui Abraar Group was formed in 2007. The group was started by three young men, Hassan Kumbi, Hassan Ahmada and Mashaka Kumbi, and more recently…