Multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer Mara Aranda was born December 6, 1968, in Valencia, Spain. From the age of 16 she became a singer-songwriter, fundamentally influenced…
Artist Profiles: Mara Aranda
Tag: Mediterranean music
Acoustic Mediterranean Beauty Across Time
Efrén López and Christos Barbas – Atlas (Seyir Muzik, 2021) Two remarkable multi-instrumentalists and composers collaborate on ‘Atlas’ delivering exquisite, thoughtful performances on string and…
Kkismettin Tops the World Music Charts Europe in June 2021
The album Kkismettin from Cypriot musician Antonis Antoniou is the number one album in June 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe. Kkisméttin is the…
Timeless Greek Songs That Travel and Change
Katerina Papadopoulou – Anástasis (Saphrane Records, 2021) Katerina Papadopoulou is a very important figure in Greek traditional music. She is one of the vocalists who…
Sublime Mediterranean Vocal Tradition from Corsica
L’Alba – A Parulluccia (Ma Case Prod, 2018) “A Parulluccia” is a beautiful, passionate, and finely-crafted album that showcases the music of L’Alba, a contemporary…
Mediterranean Music Contest Sons de la Mediterrània to Be Held October 2020
The final of the 13th Concurs Sons de la Mediterrània (Mediterranean Sound contest) will be held on Saturday, October 10th at the Center Artesà Tradicionàrius…
Globe-spanning Folk and Medieval Songs and Rhythms
Lamia Bèdioui and Solis Barki – Fin’amor (Lamia Bèdioui, 2019 reissue) Greece-based Tunisian singer Lamia Bèdioui and Greek multi-instrumentalist Solis Barki originally released this album,…
Seductive Lyra from the Eastern Mediterranean
Paul Goodman – Yet (Paul Goodman Music, 2019) Multi-instrumentalist, composer and global traveler Paul Goodman has recorded an album of mesmerizing instrumental centered on the…
Italian Singer and Music Explorer Maria Mazzotta
Maria Mazzotta is one of the finest folk singers in southern Italy and a leading world music act. Throughout her career she has collaborated with…
Artist Profiles: Sinafi Trio
Sinafi was founded by three Greek female musicians who met in Istanbul, Turkey. The trio includes Fotini Kokkala on qanun; Marina Liontou on ud; and…