The duo Ual-la, from Barcelona (Spain), won the 15th edition of the Andrea Parodi Prize, the prestigious world music contest that took place October 13-15…
Ual-la! Wins 2022 Andrea Parodi World Music Prize
Tag: Spanish music
Artist Profiles: Antonio Rey
Antonio Rey Navas, better known as Antonio Rey, was born on March 9, 1981, in Madrid, Spain. He began his artistic career at the age…
Artist Profiles: Marco Mezquida
Award-winning pianist and composer Marco Mezquida was born on the island of Menorca, Spain, in 1987. He initiated his musical education at the age of…
Renowned Spanish Flamenco Guitarist and Composer Manolo Sanlúcar Dies at 78
Influential artist Manolo Sanlúcar, one of Spain’s finest guitarists and composers, passed away on August 27, 2022, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Manolo Sanlúcar…
David Palomar Debuts Bachata-Flamenco Crossover Video “A Orillas del Palmar”
Cadiz-born singer David Palomar has released the bachata-flamenco song “A Orillas del Palmar”. The track will appear on the upcoming album “8 miradas” scheduled for…
Elif Sanchez Exquisitely Blends Spanish and Turkish Music
Elif Sanchez – Mi Voz (Pasión Turca, 2022) “Mi Voz” (My Voice, in Spanish) is the second album by talented and groundbreaking Turkish singer Elif…
Artist Profiles: TrikiTrí
TrikiTrí was formed in early 2020 by four musicians from Fene (A Coruña, Spain) with an extensive background in traditional music groups and other genres…
Artist Profiles: Elif Sanchez
Vocalist, oboe player and composer Elif Sanchez [Elif Cakmut] was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Her musical journey started in her hometown. After the music education…
Easing Back Into It
The above title is disingenuous at the very least. Count me among those who don’t feel fully informed as to the “it” being eased back…
Berguiling Songs and Tunes from the Borderlands of Western Spain
Acetre – A la Casa de las Locas (Acetre, 2021) “A la Casa de las Locas” is Acetre‘s latest album, with which they continue their…