British-Asian Roopa Panesar is one of a growing group of women who are professional sitarists. She will be at the Barbican Centre in London on Saturday 18 February. Roopa, who began playing sitar at the age of 7, is considered one of the best sitar players on the Indian […]
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Tribute to the legends
Shafqat Amanat Ali is a Pakistani vocalist, son of the legendary singer Ustad Amanat, widely considered one of the most influential ghazal singers of all time, who was part of the circle of Pakistan’s influential 20th century singers that included the “Emperor of Ghazal” Mehdi Hassan Khan and Ahmed Rushdi […]
Music and strength of an immigrant
In a journey throughout the impressive audio legacy of his hometown, Colombian artist Julián Mayorga releases his new album in which he seeks to go against musical clichés, in an act of protest that reclaims his roots with a unique style. Daniela Arias Baquero Born in Ibagué, the […]
The ReGeneration festival
“The New Generation Festival” is an annual celebration that takes place in Florence’s Corsini Gardens, creating an international platform for the finest young musical talent. This year, in response to the devastating effects of Covid-19 on the Italian and international cultural scene, the event will be relocating to the city’s […]
Dámaso, your name is Mambo!
He would have been 97 years of age a few days ago, and although he was not a protagonist in his own land, he is remembered in Cuba for his undeniable contribution to popular music. Wilfredo Alayón Even now, musical experts argue about the creator of the […]