Flamenco percussionist Manuel Flores was born in Morón de la Frontera, Spain in 1969. Considered one of the masters of hand rhythm (compas) from Moron…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Flores
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Artist Profiles: Glen Velez
Glen Velez is a master drummer, composer and educator. He won three Grammy awards and is considered one of the most influential percussionists of our…
Rubem Dantas to Present Cajon Tour in Seville
Innovative Granada-based Brazilian percussionist Rubem Dantas is set to perform in Seville, Spain as part of his Cajon Tour. The concert will take place Tuesday,…
Artist Profiles: Terje Isungset
Terje Isungset was born in 1964. He is regarded as one of the most creative, uncompromising and distinctive percussionists in Norway. He has spent many…
World Jazz Evolutionists
Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures – Glare of the Tiger (M.O.D. Technologies, 2017) Glare of the Tiger is a series of remarkable world music jams performed…
Artist Profiles: Fellé Vega
Fellé Vega, is a renowned Dominican artist; Dominican percussionist native of Santiago De Los Caballeros who defines himself as an Imaginary Folklorist. Percussionist, composer, inventor,…
Artist Profiles: Federico Tellechea
Federico Tellechea was born in 1979. He studied percussion and drum set with Facundo Guevara, Ariel Perez, Pablo Laporta, Fabricio Ortolan and Hubert Reyes, specializing…
Ancient Rhythms Hooked on Modern Soundscapes
Jerry Leake – Crafty Hands (2017) American percussionist Jerry Leake has recorded a superb album where he explores various musical genres. Leake is best known…
Artist Profiles: Cepillo
Percussionist Ángel Sánchez González, a.k.a. Cepillo, has become one of the essential accompanists of today’s best flamenco musicians and shows. He was born in Sanlúcar…
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…