Rodrigo y Gabriela brought their signature propulsive performance to bear song after song—punctuated by quieter moments of conversation where both ruminated on the individual and collective journeys that brought them to this point. Check out our full collection of shots from a great show.
Gibson is one of the best-known guitar makers in the world and their new record label, Gibson Records, is a natural evolution in their 127 year history. Slash, of course, is their first artist signed.
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On 'SE3' Spencer Elliott and his trio show that finger picking acoustic guitar isn't all pastoral and quiet.
Check out our sit down with Marcos Mena, guitarist extraordinaire and lead of the rising band standards. We talk about the band's origins, math rock, what's up with the fruit, their upcoming album 'Fruit Town' (out July 22nd), and much more.
Check out our in-depth chat with Brad Allen Williams as we dive deep into his new album 'œconomy,' his love of music and the surreal, working with some of music's biggest names, and much more.
In-demand pedal steel player & improvisor Rich Hinman shares his new single "Buddy," a simple, hymn-like piece, created as a one-take improvisation.
Guitarist Phil Manzanera's new memoir Revolución to Roxy not only explores his musical career, but his family history dating back to the 1400s.
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Ryan Dugré delivers an acoustic guitar album that is neither Fahey-style, modern classical, nor New Age, but all of those in the best sense of what they are supposed to be.
The pandemic was predictably the leading reason for the drastic spike they experienced in guitar sales, with 72% of the participants aged 13 to 34.
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With 'Backyard Astronomy' Chris Forte shows what a varied and inspired guitar album can sound like.
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On 'Passing' Matthew J Rolin shows what an inventive and inspired (mostly) acoustic guitar album should sound like.
Sonic Youth guitarist and co-founder, Thurston Moore's new memoir 'Sonic Life' tells the story of his childhood and teenage years as he fell in love with music.
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With 'In The Rain Shadow' MVI musical collective come up with an album that escapes all the trappings of both New Age and prog rock genres.
World Music Institute is pleased to co-present the 25th anniversary of the New York Guitar Festival, taking place June 14 - 15, 2024.
