Born in Paris to Vietnamese parents, the self-taught Nguyên Lê began to play drums at the age of 15, followed by guitar and electric bass.…
Artist Profiles: Nguyên Lê
Tag: world fusion
The Band Beyond Borders, A Remarkable Gathering of World Musicians
Amine & Hamza – The Band Beyond Borders – Fertile Paradoxes (ARC Music EUCD2704, 2017) A popular comedian recently remarked that President Trump’s planned wall…
Artist Profiles: Matthew Montfort
The leader of the world fusion group Ancient Future, Matthew Montfort, released his first solo recording, ‘Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar’ in 2009. He…
Artist Profiles: Le Trio Joubran
Renowned throughout the Arab world, Le Trio Joubran is led by Palestinian ud virtuoso Samir Joubran. Samir performs in duo or trio lineups with his…
“Music is a medium for social interactions and dialogue” – interview with Ronnie Malley, multi-instrumentalist, producer and educator
Ronnie Malley is a multi-instrumentalist musician, theatrical performer, producer, and educator. He collaborates with the music groups Allos Musica, Duzan Ensemble, Lamajamal, and Surabhi, and…
Interview with French Flutist and Composer Jean-Luc Thomas
“Music is a fantastic communication medium” – French cross-cultural flutist-composer Jean-Luc Thomas Based in Brittany, French flutist and composer Jean-Luc Thomas has traveled around…
Where World Music Intersects World Jazz
Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita – Transparent Water (Ota Records, 2017) Music fans should settle in and enjoy the sumptuous ride that is Transparent Water.…
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: elbicho
Elbicho was one of Spain’s leading jam bands. The group was forged on the streets in the heart of Madrid. Their rapidly growing and loyal…
Artist Profiles: Arto Tunçboyaciyan
Arto Tuncboyaciyan was born in 1957, in Galataria, a town outside Constantinople. He is the youngest child of an Armenian family, with roots from Anatolia.…