Gerard Edery, born in Casablanca and raised in Paris and New York City, is the essence of a global musician. Composer and performer, he sings in numerous languages, and his focus is on Sephardic music – the music that traveled with the Jews across the globe after their flight from Spain. Here he talks about […]
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Written by Demetrio on November 4, 2011
Chicago is the World’s very own Steve Franklin catches up with Chicago’s Gypsy Rhythm Project leader Steve Gibons and talks to him about their music and their experiences performing to various ethnic communities around town.
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Written by admin on October 1, 2010
Sometimes an artist challenges the perception of what it means to be a Jazz artist, especially when you are South Asian and you grew up in Iowa. To Shilpa Bavikatte, she is not an unexpected instrument of soul–she embraces it, she expresses it naturally and understands the love of music can be a deep well […]
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Written by Demetrio on September 1, 2010
We had the chance to talk with Dave Wakeling of the English Beat – or the Beat, as they’re known outside of the United States. He told us about how their particular form of 2 tone ska came about in London during the late 70’s, creating what would become the second wave of ska music. […]
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Written by admin on August 9, 2010
Israeli born artist Yasmin Levy is someone who could not deviate from her destiny as an international star of world music, being the daughter of the late Isaac Levy. In her latest album Mano Suave, at times she commands her voice through soft tragic tales of love and tragedy to a full dynamic range that […]
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Written by admin on November 11, 2009
I had a chance to talk with Alex Cuba after his lively set at the Rumba Room in Chicago. Listen in and download an excerpt from his live performance. You can check out some great photos from the show at http://www.zerostudio.net/alexCUBArumba100709/ Interview: Alex Cuba Live Performance at Rumba Room Chicago Special thanks to Amor at […]
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Written by admin on October 19, 2009
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