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: Roha Band
Roha Band is a very popular Ethiopian band that performs a mix of modern and traditional music. Roha Band has produced over 250 recordings with…
Artist Profiles: Minase Hailu
Minase Hailu, guitarist, fled Ethiopia during the dictatorship of Mengistu Haile-Mariam. He now lives in Germany. His family, having its farms confiscated, paid a high…
Artist Profiles: Hakim
Recognized worldwide as a leader of the movement to popularize jeel, Hakim is an innovator who has revolutionized the genre of sha’bi. His music adds…
Calypso Rose Recipient of WOMEX 2016
The WOMEX 2016 Artist Award will go to Calypso Rose, the acclaimed singer from Trinidad & Tobago and composer of numerous hit calypsos. Calypso Rose…
Flamenco Guitar Sensation Amós Lora to Perform Today in Madrid
Young flamenco guitarist Amós Lora, one of the best guitarists of his generation, will perform today, July 21 as part of the Estío concerts in…
Maarja Nuut & Special Guest to perform in London
Estonian fiddler and singer Maarja Nuut & Special Guest are set to perform in London on July 20th July, 2016. Maarja Nuut’s music combines traditional…
London to present Folk with Altitude
The Nest Collective and Southbank Centre will present an acoustic concert as Folk with Altitude returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden for a…
Rising Talent from Bahia
Alê Kali – Alê Kali (independent, 2016) The self-titled album by Alê Kali reveals a fascinating vocalist and songwriter from Bahia (Brazil). She is now…
Opinionated Piano: Jason Moran, Sullivan Fortner, Aaron Diehl
The piano. It is unique: the piano is melodic like no other instrument is and plays us heavy loud and even sometimes fast, producing sounds that momentarily…
Artist Profiles: Fatma Zidan
Denmark-based Egyptian singer Fatma Zidan was the winner of the Danish World Awards in 2008 and 2010. Although she trained as a classical harp player,…