by admin | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog
Jesse van Ruller (born January 21, 1972, in Amsterdam) is one of Europe’s leading jazz guitarists. He started guitar lessons at the age of seven. Later, he studied with Dutch master Wim Overgaauw at the Hilversum Conservatory. Van Ruller graduated summa cum laude in...
by admin | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog
Martijn van Iterson is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz guitarists in Europe. He was born on July 11, 1970, in Leiden, the Netherlands. At a young age, he picked up the guitar and quickly developed a strong passion for jazz. His early dedication led him to...
by admin | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog
The Sauti za Busara Festival, held every February in Stone Town, Zanzibar, is one of East Africa’s most celebrated cultural events. Its name, meaning “Sounds of Wisdom” in Swahili, reflects the festival’s mission: bringing people together through rhythm, melody, and...
by admin | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog
The Nairobi Guitar Festival 2023 marked a milestone for Kenya’s growing music culture. On July 16, 2023, the inaugural edition took place at Alliance Française in Nairobi, running from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. What made this festival unique was the way it connected classroom...
by admin | Apr 19, 2026 | Blog
The International Fingerstyle Guitar Festival in Shanghai 2011 marked a turning point in Asia’s guitar culture. Held on October 15–16 at Shanghai’s East Asian Art Center, the festival ran in partnership with the Music China Expo, one of the continent’s largest music...
