Banjo virtuoso Tray Wellington is from Ashe County in western North Carolina. Captivated by the banjo during his early teenage years, Wellington quickly found himself…
Banjo Virtuoso and Educator Tray Wellington
Tag: world music
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid to Present Concert by Guitarist Rafael Rodríguez ‘El Cabeza’
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will resume the concerts of the eleventh season next Thursday, February 29 with a flamenco guitar concert by Rafael Rodríguez…
Extraordinary Pianist Maher Beauroy Unveils Caribbean-North African Fusion on Insula
Maher Beauroy – Insula (Tropiques Atrium / Baco Distrib., 2022) Maher Beauroy presents Insula, released in 2022 under the label Tropiques Atrium. In this fine…
Hysterrae’s debut, a Splendid Convergence of Diverse Musical Traditions
Hysterrae – Hysterrae (Linfa, 2023) Hysterrae’s eponymous album, released in 2023 under the Linfa label, is a magnificent collaborative effort by four gifted women from…
Recante’s Splendid Mix of Portuguese Trad and Electronica
Combining elements of Southern Portuguese tradition with electronica, “Amora Madura” emerges as a creation of pure beauty by a duo called Recante.
Flamenco Guitar Maestro Releases Flamenco Versions of Cherished Rock and Jazz Standards
Rafael Riqueni – Versatae (Cleopatra Records, 2024) Renowned flamenco guitar virtuoso Rafael Riqueni has released Versatae, a captivating, elegant, timeless and unexpected album reimagining beloved…
The Panpipe or Pan Flute: An Overview
(headline image: 22-pipe pan flute made out of bamboo) The panpipe, also known as the pan flute, is a musical instrument that belongs to the…
Flavorful Spanish language Version of Johnny Clegg Song
German and Spanish players collaborate under the name Una Lengua Infinita on “Ha caido el sistema,” a finely crafted Spanish language cover of a Johnny…
Giuliano Gabriele Delves Into Cathartic Journeys and Southern Italian Influences on Basta!
Giuliano Gabriele – Basta! (Coming Musicart / InOuïe Distribution, 2024) Giuliano Gabriele‘s latest recording, Basta! is a cathartic exploration of the rhythms from the vibrant…
Mujeres en Vivo 2024: Female talent to Take Over Madrid’s Stages March 8-31, 2024
Mujeres en Vivo 2024 (Women Live 2024) is set to present 72 live music projects in 33 venues throughout Madrid, Spain during March 2024. The…