Interview with Jaro Milko on "Zivot"
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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.
Interview with Demetris Yiasemides of Monsieur Doumani
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"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
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"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”.
Interview with Liron "La Gitana" Meyuhas
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"I formed my first band when I was 7 years old and I totally rocked it in front of the neighbourhood kids."
Jerusalem-born Liron Meyuhas is a true natural talent when it comes to music. She not only has a perfect mastery of a virtually endless list of percussion instruments, but she is also a singer and songwriter in numerous musical projects that are spread out around the globe. A true world musician, so to say. Global Music Network spoke with her about her musical career, how she first came into contact with Arabic music, and why she calls herself “La Gitana”.
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