Interview with Jaro Milko on "Zivot"
With their first album “Cigarros Explosivos!” Jaro Milko & The Cubalkanics laid the foundation for the fusion of Balkan music with Latin grooves. They are consequently pursuing this path on their latest album “Zivot”, and further perfecting their trademark sound. Global Music Network spoke with bandleader Jaro Milko about how “Zivot” came into being, his many travels and how old Italian organs ended up on the album.
The Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble - Profile
The Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble is a music group from Armenia. The ensemble is headed by the pianist and composer Levon Eskenian and is named after the Armenian musician, composer and mystic Georges Gurdjieff (1866-1949).
Banda Ionica - Profile
Banda Ionica is a music ensemble from Italy, founded in 1997. The musical focus of Banda Ionica is primarily on the traditional music of Campania, Calabria and Sicily.
The Secret Trio - Profile
The Secret Trio is an instrumental group comprising clarinettist Ismail Lumanovski, kanun player Tamer Pinarbasi and oud player Ara Dinkjian. The group was formed by the New York-based musicians in 2010 with all three musicians contributing the music traditions of their respective home countries to the trio.
Mostar Sevdah Reunion - Profile
As the name says, Mostar Sevdah Reunion are a folk music ensemble from Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also easy to guess, the Mostar Sevdah Reunion (MSR) play Sevdalinka, a folk music genre from Bosnia. They were formed by Dragi Sestic in 1998 and are among the most well-known and influential contemporary bands of this genre..
Global Music Network now on Spotify
Global Music Network is now represented with various theme playlists on Spotifiy. Discover new and exciting music in the different World Music Playlists on Spotify, exclusively compiled by Global Music Network.
Interview with Demetris Yiasemides of Monsieur Doumani
"You don’t easily get a trombone playing along with a tzouras and a guitar!"
At the latest with its third album Angathin released in 2018, the trio Monsieur Doumani of Cyprus has been able to win the hearts of world music fans around the globe. The album, highly acclaimed by critics and listeners alike, stands out thanks to its fresh compositions and unusually astute lyrics. Global Musik Network had a most interesting talk with Demetris Yiasemides.
Interview with Loukas Metaxas of Loxandra Ensemble
"I grew up in a house with four gramophones and full of stringed instruments!"
Following a break of seven years, Loxandra Ensemble of Greece has finally come back on the scene with new music. “In Transition” is the name of their great new album. Loukas Metaxas is one of the founding members of Loxandra Ensemble. Global Music Network spoke with him about the early days of the band and their journey to “In Transition”.
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