Dele Sosimi is a British-Nigerian musician born February 22, 1963 in London, England. Dele Sosimi stands out as one of the most active musicians currently…
Artist Profiles: Dele Sosimi
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Artist Profiles: The Breath
The Breath is a Manchester-based innovative folk band inspired by Celtic music, rock, ambient electronic, and other influences. The group is led by vocalist, lyricist…
Artist Profiles: Sona Jobarteh
Maya Sona Jobarteh was born in London in 1983. She is the first professional female kora player. Sona is part of the Jobarteh/Diabaté family of…
Artist Profiles: Dub Colossus
British producer and multi-instrumentalist Dubulah (a.k.a. Transglobal Underground founding member Nick Page), collaborated with outstanding Ethiopian musicians in Addis Ababa and the result is Dub…
Artist Profiles: UB40
For several decades, UB40 have been popularizing reggae around the globe. UB40’s fortune changed at the beginning of 1980. They had spent many years performing…
Artist Profiles: Talvin Singh
Talvin Singh was born in London in the early 1970s; as a young boy he was inspired to play tabla on his grandmother’s knees upon…
Artist profiles: Susheela Raman
Susheela was born in London in 1973 to a Tamil family. From her childhood she studied traditional Southern Indian music as taught by her parents.…
Artist profiles: Karen Tweed
Karen Tweed was born in Willesden, London, UK in 1963. She has Irish and English roots. Tweed is an accordion virtuoso known for her work…
Artist profiles: Stephen Kent
Pioneering didjeridu virtuoso Stephen Kent was born in Devon, UK. Through his efforts, he has brought the ancient Aboriginal sound into a contemporary context. ‘I…
Artist profiles: Sheila Chandra
Singing at her family home at age 12, Sheila Chandra discovered her voice – an instrument which has beguiled and mesmerized her audiences around the…