Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the United States’ world music community. His eclectic east meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of…
Artist Profiles: Jai Uttal
Tag: world music
Artist profiles: Ian Carr
Ian Carr is a Welsh guitarist known for his work with Kathryn Tickell, The Old Rope String Band, Simon Thoumire, Syncopace and has guested on…
Artist profiles: Howard Levy
Multi-instrumentalist Howard Levy has appeared throughout the Americas, Europe and Japan in a variety of jazz, Latin, folk, blues, pop and world music settings. A…
Artist profiles: Hejira
Hejira features original compositions by Don Baragiano representing an eclectic musical blend which bridges diverse cultures from; Middle Eastern, Russian, African, Eastern European and other…
Thrilling Oumou Sangaré with a Modern Twist
Oumou Sangaré – Mogoya (No Format!, 2017) After nearly 10 years since she recorded her last album, the great world music star Oumou Sangaré has…
Spellbinding Indian Trance Sounds from Moscow
Zaindiveli – Sagar (SKMR-134, 2016) Zaindiveli is a remarkable project from Russia. The ensemble combines mesmerizing ambient electronics and trip hop with electric and acoustic…
Artist Profiles: Glen Velez
Glen Velez is a master drummer, composer and educator. He won three Grammy awards and is considered one of the most influential percussionists of our…
Artist Profiles: Gingger
Gingger, an extraordinary gifted virtuoso violinist, singer and songwriter, toured since 1996 as a member of the pop duo, “Shankar & Gingger”, and as a…
Artist Profiles: Fourth World
Fourth World, formed in 1990, featured the legendary Brazilian jazz percussionist Airto Moreira, the six-octave voice of Flora Purim, guitarist Jose Neto, keyboardist/flutist Jovino Santos…
Duke Performances Reveals 2017/2018 Season
Duke Performances announced this week the 2017/2018 season at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The programming includes world music, classical music, new music, jazz,…