Les Amazones d'Afrique is a creative force that welcomes diverse viewpoints, powerful harmonies that call attention to the rights of women and girls, and a collision of old-school talent and up-and-coming artists. Mamani Keta, Oumou Sangaré and Mariam Doumbia, three well-known Malian musicians and social activists, founded the collective in Bamako, Mali. Since then, the collective has grown to include several female... read full bio
The Zawose Queens' music exudes fire and enthusiasm. The sound of the ancestors' vibrations may be heard in the soaring chizeze fiddle, the buzzing illimba thumb piano, the chattering and thunderous ngoma drums and the deep, high and ethereal vocals. Their synthesis of organic, harmonic and contemporary electronic elements, influenced by dance, embodies a relationship to nature, ceremony and tradition. There are lyrics that... read full bio
Long before she was able to comprehend the meaning behind the words and the poetry they contained, vocalist Widad Mjama had an intense interest with the Chikhates—these formidable and powerful women who sang "rebel" songs and preserved a tradition that dates back to the 12th century. This passion gave rise to the project centered around the art of AITA. Aita is... read full bio
With their abilities of literary imagination and musical intellect, Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto present us with a work of art that is incredibly beautiful and generous. The delicate music is at times rippling like a waterfall and is so harmonious that it sounds as though it has been touched by grace. Ablaye Cissoko's gentle velvet voice lends a unique... read full bio
Ali is a three-piece musical project with Indonesian roots that started in Jakarta. John Paul Patton and Arswandaru Cahyo started the project, which aims to infuse Middle Eastern culture with elements of cinematic soul, afro beat, funk, and disco, as well as aspects of 70s Indonesian rock, to produce a new groove and sound for the dynamic and modern Indonesian music... read full bio
Currently residing in Brussels, Alex Figueira is a musician, producer, DJ, record collector, and Venezuelan-Portuguese citizen. He is the originator of Afro-Caribbean psychedelic sensation Conjunto Papa Upa and the widely renowned, sadly deceased tropical psych punk band Fumaça Preta. He plays every instrument on his solo debut album Mentallogenic and handles all technical aspects of the recording process. The album has... read full bio
Asmaa Hamzaoui is the foremost female representative of Gnawa music, and she offers a contagious kind of evangelistic 'desert blues' with her group Bnat Timbouktou. Gnawa are the ancestors of black slaves in Morocco, where they have established their own Sufi order, with Essaouira as its hub. Their music is hypnotic, stirring, and profoundly steeped in the history of this... read full bio
Afrodelik music is a blend of West African highlife, Zamrock, and Psychedlia. Immy, a native of the Australian surf resort of Torquay, spent his formative years immersed in both the West African culture of his Ghanaian ancestry and the coastal rock scene. His African family believes he's far too "bogan," while his Caucasian friends view him as too "ethnic." His... read full bio
German pianist and composer Hauschka, whose real name is Volker Bertelmann, is known for his incredible piano compositions. Early on in his musical career, Hauschka teamed up with his cousin to form the hip-hop duo they dubbed God’s Favorite Dog, and the duo’s most famous and popular tracks are entitled “Sway” and “Love and Pain.” They went on to perform... read full bio
Issac Delgado is a famous Cuban musician best known for his contributions to modern-day salsa. Issac is a Latin Grammy nominee known for his exciting live performance style. He has withheld a long successful career, labeled El Chevere de la Salsa. Issac has been in multiple bands but was awarded the coveted EGREM (Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales) Prize... read full bio
Los Angeles de Charly are a Mexican musical group led by their namesake vocalist Carlos Charly" Bec_es. The group formed in 1999 after Charly Bec_es and fellow vocalist Guillermo "Memo" Palafox left the popular group Los Angeles Azules. Like Los Angeles Azules, they are leading exponents of the romantic Mexican cumbia."... read full bio
Allison Crowe is a Canadian singer and songwriter who began performing professionally at the age of 15. She ruled the coffee house and bar scene on Vancouver Island. Her childhood influences include jazz, classical, and rock and she is credited for her distinct voice and performance ability. Largely a solo performer, Crowe performs with her guitar and a piano -... read full bio
RhythmEvolution is a spectacular multicultural choreographed and customized sequenced music show featuring internationally renowned Percussionist and DrumJungle Inc. Producer Daniel de los Reyes along with world class Drummers, Percussionists, Dancers, and Singers performing a heart-pumping fusion of Authentic World Rhythms, Vocals, and Dance.... read full bio
Samite is the unofficial amabassador of Ugandan Music to America. Increasingly drawn to instruments and rhythms from the traditional Ugandan music scene, he eventually played solo at the Mount Kenya Safari Club in Nairobi. Delivering his mellifluous vocals in his mother tongue, Luganda, he mesmerized audiences with original compositions played on kalimba (finger-piano), marimba (wooden xylophone), litungu (seven-stringed Kenyan instrument)... read full bio
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The Rebirth Brass Band's signature brand of super heavy funk has placed them among New Orleans' top brass bands and are the unequivocal, hands down favorite of the younger generation. Formed in 1983 at the now legendary musician incubator of Joseph S. Clarke high school in New Orleans' 6th ward, the Rebirth has brought to jazz their own modernist vocabulary,... read full bio
Tiamo De Vettori delivers "Keynote Concerts," which blend his speeches with unique live music, to an audience of more than 100,000 people on more than 250 stages during conferences and seminars. In addition to being a two-time #1 best-selling published author, he has made appearances on FOX, CBS, and NBC. Tiamo is a professional keynote speaker that captivates audiences with his... read full bio
Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician who is the son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, leads the band Egypt 80. He became the lead singer when he was only fourteen years old. His debut album, Many Things, was produced by Martin Meissonnier, who had previously produced two albums for his father. The majority of the Egypt 80 members are... read full bio
Mexrissey is the combination of Morrisey and Mexico. Band members Sergio Mendoza, Camilo Lara, Ceci Bastida, Jay de la Cueva, Alejandro Flores, and Chetes and Ricardo Njera started the musical project together. Their goal was to mold traditional music with modern sounds. Mexrissey reinvents Morriseys classic music with new age Latin elements. This incredible group of artists does the Smiths... read full bio
Nadia Tehran was influenced by her mixed culture. Growing up in Sweden and raised by Muslim Iranian parents, she experienced an upbringing that played a huge role in her musical identity. With a background rich in culture, Tehran draws out aspects of the Middle East and Europe to create her own unique sound. Tehran has released some controversial sounds, confronting... read full bio
