John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…
Artist Profiles: Fiddle Master John McCusker
Tag: world fusion
Artist Profiles: Ensemble Sangineto, Crafters of Ancient Harmonies and Modern Sounds
Ensemble Sangineto is a diverse musical group that artfully combines ancient harmonies with modern rhythms. The members’ extensive musical backgrounds converge to create fresh arrangements…
Artist Profiles: Invigorating Scottish traditional Act Kinnaris Quintet
The Kinnaris Quintet, hailing from Glasgow, creates music that is sincere, invigorating, and dynamic, played on three fiddles, mandolin, and guitar. In 2017, this innovative…
Artist Profiles: Talisk, Innovative Scottish Folk Music Band
Scottish alt-folk music band Talisk was formed in 2014. With their innovative, top-selling sound, boundary-pushing style, and worldwide shows, Talisk has cemented their status as…
Don’t Miss Your Chance! Visa for Music 2023 Submissions Now Open!
Applications for Visa for Music 2023 are open now, April 1 deadline. From November 22-25, 2023, join in Rabat for the 10th edition of the…
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens Unveils 2023 Concerts
The World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens has just unveiled its shiny new concert hall, and a diverse mix of jazz, classical, and world music is…
Balafon, the ancient xylophone of West Africa
The balafon is a type of struck idiophone, specifically a gourd-resonated xylophone. It is closely associated with the Gur, Mandé, and Senufo peoples of West…
Back to the roots for Cuba’s Pavel Urkiza
Pavel Urkiza – Regreso a la tierra (self-release, 2022) Cuban musician Pavel Urkiza returns to his roots on “Regreso a la tierra.” It is a…
Nickel Creek to Release New Album “Celebrants” on March 2023
Grammy Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek, consisting of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins, will be releasing their first album in nine…
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble to Release “Peggy’s Dream”
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble will release their new album, “Peggy’s Dream,” on March 24th via 251 Records. The album is dedicated to…