The Weavers were an American folk music quartet based in the Greenwich Village area of New York City originally consisting of Lee Hays, Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, and Fred Hellerman. Founded in 1948, the group sang traditional folk songs from around the world, as well as blues, gospel music, children’s songs, labour songs, and American […]
The Almanac Singers
The Almanac Singers were an American New York City-based folk music group, active between 1940 and 1943, founded by Millard Lampell, Lee Hays, Pete Seeger, and were joined by Woody Guthrie. The group specialised in topical songs, mostly songs advocating an anti-war, anti-racism and pro-union philosophy. They were part of the Popular Front, an alliance […]
DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha (Ukrainian: ethnic chaos) is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul. DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding and authentic at the same time. It means ‘give/take’ in the old Ukrainian language. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art ‘DAKH’ by the avant-garde theatre director — Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre […]
Iona Lane
Iona Lane a singer, musician and songwriter from North West England. Iona studied for a BA (Hons) Music (Folk) with a scholarship at Leeds College of Music. Iona has always had a passion for music but only recently started paving a career in it – she submerged herself in folk music, picked up guitar, and […]
Night and Day
“Night and Day” is a popular song by Cole Porter that was written for the 1932 musical Gay Divorcee. It is perhaps Porter’s most popular contribution to the Great American Songbook and has been recorded by dozens of musicians. NPR says “within three months of the show’s opening, more than 30 artists had recorded the […]
Vaya Con Dios
Vaya Con Dios (Spanish for “Go with God!”) is a Belgian music act that stood out for its mixing of styles, as well as the distinctive voice of its lead singer Dani Klein. It was one of the most successful Belgian music acts ever, having sold more than 10 million albums and more than 3 […]
Daughter
Daughter is an English indie folk trio. Fronted by North London native Elena Tonra, the band was formed in 2010 after the addition of American-born Swiss guitarist Igor Haefeli and drummer Remi Aguilella from France. In 2012, shortly after headlining a 700-capacity show in London, Daughter announced their signing to UK label 4AD. Speaking of […]
Madjo
French singer-songwriter Madjo is a skilled musician who was born in Paris and has established herself in the pop and indie pop genres. Her distinctive sound and stirring lyrics have won over listeners all around the world, making her a major force in the music business. Madjo’s music stands out from the competition thanks to […]
Karen Brunon
Karen Brunon is a French classical violinist and singer originally from Puy-en-Velay where her parents ran a music store. Until the age of 11, she studied violin at the Conservatoire du Puy. She entered the Conservatoire de Paris at the age of 16. She began working with Michel Legrand in 1996. In 1998, she distinguished […]
The Diva Dance
The Diva Dance song was composed in 1997 by French composer Éric Serra at the request of film maker Luc Besson for the movie The Fifth Element (1997). It becomes the highlight of the film. In the movie the actress who played the “Diva Plavalaguna“, the alien, was Maïwenn Le Besco, but the voice was that of the […]