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Artist: Kaiku
Most people's knowledge Finnish music could at best be summed up in the work of Jean Sibelius, or maybe Einojuhani Rautavaara -- but then there's Kaiku. A sextet of three female singers who sound like a cross between the Roches and the Swingle Singers, are accompanied by three guys on percussion, cello, and accordion. They were formed in 2004 in... [+] Read More
Artist: John Elefante
Singer/songwriter and producer extraordinaire John Elefante begin his musical career in 1981. After lead singer Steve Walsh left the rock group Kansas, Elefante auditioned for the spot and was chosen. In addition to landing the job, he saw all four of his demo tape songs make the band's next album. During his four years with the group, Elefante... [+] Read More
Artist: Petra Haden
One of three daughters of jazz bassist Charlie Haden, Petra Haden was born in 1971 in Manhattan. Haden's early life was steeped in music, and not only from her father -- she and her two sisters sang together all the time, and at a very early age she demonstrated not only an extraordinary ear for music but also the ability to re-create the sounds... [+] Read More
Artist: Matt Sharp
Matt Sharp is probably best known as Weezer's original bass guitarist, but has also issued albums as part of another project, the Rentals. Born on September 20, 1969, in Arlington, Virginia, Sharp helped form Weezer along with members Rivers Cuomo (vocals/guitar), Jason Cropper (guitar), and Pat Wilson (drums) in Los Angeles during early 1992.... [+] Read More
Artist: King's X
Few hard rock bands are as widely respected yet criminally overlooked as King's X. The trio (bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick, guitarist/vocalist Ty Tabor, and drummer/vocalist Jerry Gaskill) seemed destined for the big time with their irresistible blend of melodic Beatlesque harmonies, metallic riffing, and prog rock detours, yet for reasons... [+] Read More
Artist: Conjunto Atlântico
The choro group Conjunto Atlântico, one of the most important ever formed in the city of São Paulo, was born in the 50's out of informal rodas de choro (choro get-togethers) realized at the guitarist Antônio D'Auria's home. As most of the musicians were industrial workers and not professionals, the initial formations were variable, revolving... [+] Read More
Artist: George Cisneros
George Cisneros has worked in several artistic genres, all of which involve music; he is an active composer, a creator of sound-producing sculpture, as well as producer of a very impressive series of New Music Festivals, of video installations and educational materials.
Some of his sonic installations include Music for Dripping Water (1983),... [+] Read More
Artist: Nicholas McNair
Nicholas McNair began composing at the piano at the age of six, thereby laying the ground for a unique technique of tonal improvisation, which continues to be the central factor in his music making and in his researches into the spiritual roots of classical music. He became head chorister of Canterbury Cathedral at the age of twelve and gained... [+] Read More
