You hear the first strike of the drum and instantly know this is not a history lesson. Folk music often gets treated with too much reverence, placed carefully on a pedestal where no one can touch it. Remon Nakanishi takes a completely different approach. He grabs these centuries old communal songs, drags them into the studio, and surrounds them with some of the most infectious...

Anna Amato: Techno's Rising Star & the Melodic Harmony of 'Call Jane' Some musicians stand out within the rich tapestry of electronic music by creating sounds that stick in the minds and hearts of their listeners forever. Anna Amato, a DJ with a background in both Italy and Germany, is one of these up-and-coming stars. Her continuous growth as an artist is on full display with...