Today in Vienna/Austria, Filous was announced as the sixth winner of the 2017 European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA), the European music awards for emerging artists. Filous was surprised at Ö3 Hitradio by Benny Hörtnagl. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist – counting mandolin, guitar, piano, … read more »
Since 2006, Europavox Festival (Clermont-Ferrand/France) is entirely dedicated to the promotion of European musical diversity. The internationally renowned festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2016 and brought together 6 partners from 6 different countries to design, carry and deploy the Europavox Project. On … read more »
If one were to paint a picture of the Austrian world music scene, it would be painted in countless colours. Examining the music happenings in Vienna or Austria and one single word would suffice to sum it all up: Diversity. A very … read more »
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (hcmf//) in Northern England was founded in 1978 and is one of the most important festivals for Contemporary Music in Europe. Last November, 39 concerts with 20 premieres were presented there. Again, several Austrian ensembles and composers … read more »
He looks a little like he just crawled out of a time machine. Straight out of the 70’s. Or maybe the 80’s. It’s not so easy to tell. His chinos and flamboyant print shirts are almost hipsterish. Whatever the case may be, … read more »
WOLFGANG MUTHSPIEL and his all-star formation have taken a wonderful journey through the world of timelessly elegant jazz in their newest album “Rising Grace” (ECM) Cover “Rising Grace” Looking back on the musical productions and the international acclaim they have garnered for … read more »
It’s been apparent since the release of her debut album “Mood Swings” that SOIA and her producer have their own vision of pop. That successful example of their talent was enough to leave us wondering what could follow. And now we have … read more »
RADIAN are considered pioneers of the Viennese electronic scene. For two decades this trio has dedicated themselves to the research and development of new electronic soundscapes. Now, just in time for their 20th anniversary, they have released a new album, “On dark … read more »
Federspiel were formed 12 years ago with the intention of combining alpine brass music with something more contemporary. Not long ago, on the 11th of November, they released their fourth album “Smaragd”. And it has taken them to the tops of the international … read more »
December 2016 will see the premier of the KICK JAZZ festival in Porgy & Bess in Vienna. Focusing on the young Austrian jazz generation, the event will present six of the most sought after and successful bands of the Austrian jazz scene. … read more »