Vân-Ánh Võ is a prodigious performer, composer, and Artistic Director who has garnered numerous accolades for her virtuosic mastery of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither)…
Artist Profiles: Dàn tranh Master Vân-Ánh Võ
Tag: world music
Guitarist Stephane Wrembel to Present Django A Gogo 2023
Stephane Wrembel, the Paris-born guitarist and composer, is set to lead a group of internationally acclaimed musicians in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of…
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Perform Friday, April 14 at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn
Bassekou Kouyate, a master of the ngoni, an ancient West African lute, and his Ngoni Ba ensemble, will perform on Friday, April 14, 2023, at…
Fado Star Mariza to Perform Songs from her Two-Decade Career in New York City
Mariza, the captivating fado singer, is set to perform once again at New York City’s esteemed Town Hall on the 22nd of April. In this…
The Enchanting Hardanger Fiddle of Norway
The Hardanger fiddle is a traditional Norwegian stringed instrument and is considered the national instrument of Norway. It closely resembles a violin in modern designs,…
Ole Bull Academy, the Influential Educational Center for Norwegian Traditional Music
Ole Bull (1810–80), Norway’s first world-famous violinist, was intensely interested in Norwegian folk music. He felt the need to strengthen Norway’s music culture, and attempted…
An Enticing Global Music Adventure Led by Hitkin’s Guitar
Gitkin – Nowhere To Go But Everywhere (2023) Gitkin, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer hailing from the bustling metropolis of Brooklyn, New York, has unveiled…
Artist Profiles: Norwegian Fiddler and Composer Nils Økland
Nils Økland is a Norwegian fiddle virtuoso, born on the 7th of January in 1961, who has made a name for himself as a bridge-builder…
A Triumph of the Kanun Sound and Nuance
Firas Zreik – Salute (Levantine Music, 2023) Salute is the first full-length album by Firas Zreik, a remarkable composer, kanun virtuoso, and educator. The album…
Artist Profiles: Colombian Accordionist and Songwriter Gregorio Uribe
The multifaceted Gregorio Uribe, a Colombian singer, songwriter, and accordionist, has made an indelible impression in the music industry of both the United States and…