Phil Saatchi
What would you expect from a man whose friends would describe him as being “absolutely consumed by music”? You’d probably assume he’s either a singer, a songwriter, a musician or a producer.
In the case of ...
Tupelo: Ireland’s Answer to Alt-Rock
When it comes to music that's a blend of Irish traditionalism and American style, Tupelo have the market cornered, complete with an award-winning debut album that's as enjoyable to listen to as it is easy to ge...
Melissa Aldana – Back Home
Melissa Aldana, the Chilean tenor saxophonist does not fail to disappoint in this, her fourth album as a lead ‘Back Home’. It’s a transportation into her flowing soul – that deep connection she has with her ins...
A decade on Kings of Leon still ‘on fire’ – Rockers from US Deep South built their stardom on British shores
Kings of Leon have very much an American sound, so it might be surprising how the band blew up in the UK initially. Their family success story demonstrates the global nature of modern day music.
By 2007, Kings...
Muse – Rock Gods, then and now
Devon group went from small fanbase to international fame, and have continued their meteoric rise.
By 2007, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Muse had become international superstars, at least in a m...
Devo – Never the Same, Never Different
Devo, four decades of absurd adventure.
Inevitably Devo have undergone significant line-up changes in their long history. The classic core of the band, however, comprises two sets of brothers, Mark and Bob Mot...
Cornbury Music Festival – Another great year
With its highly civilised, family-friendly vibe, with a tent selling home-made cake, and general level of cleanliness, Glastonbury or Reading it isn’t. (There was even a pop-up Waitrose, for goodness’ sake.) Bu...
Dinah Washington-Undisputed ‘Queen of the Blues’
The self-proclaimed Queen of the Blues possessed one of the most instantly recognisable voices in popular music. Dinah Washington scored a series of rhythm ‘n’ blues hits from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s, b...
Pauline Jean – Singer’s unique blend of Creole and Jazz sounds, taking the world by storm
Pauline Jean is firmly rooted in Haitian and American cultures and traditions. She did not know she would end up as an emerging jazz great until she discovered where her passions truly lay: mixing creole and ja...
Seychelles musicians performing at the Alliance Française Abu Dhabi la Fête de la Musique
Shoppers and visitors at the WTC (World Trade Centre) Mall in Abu Dhabi were treated to an animated music festival on Saturday 4th June 2016. Organized by Jean Yves Carnino, Director of the Alliance Franç...
Jeff Chaz – Born survivor in a world of Blues
Softly spoken with a distinctly southern lilt, Blues guitarist Jeff Chaz admits he has, “Done a lot of stuff,” over a long and sometimes turbulent career. Like all true blues musicians he knows that h...
Raghunath Manet – Une indianité renouvelée pour une créolité plus épanouie
Né à Pondichéry, en Inde, Raghunath Manet a réinventé le bharata natyam, danse représentée traditionnellement par des femmes, en l’adaptant à la morphologie masculine. Ambassadeur de son pays et de sa culture, ...
Striving to Keep Dance Heritage Alive on Reunion
Dance and music are often seen as two different artistic genres. In the minds of some though, dance and music are partners in the same cultural art form. One should serve as a physical representation and ...
The Power of Music! Feeding Souls, Changing Lives
Creole United "Festival Gives" is our higher purpose and has evolved.
We have come to recognize an important charitable opportunity to forge pathways and life experiences for students and graduates of mus...
Five Ways to Seek Out Inspiration
Inspiration can be found anywhere in our lives if we're looking. It can be seen in the vibrant colors of the clothes we wear or the painted walls of the city. Its scent can be caught in the freshly baked loaves...