Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. It is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers' shoulders.... read full bio
El General is a Panamanian Reggae artist considered by some to be one of the Fathers of Reggaeton. During the early 1990s, he initiated the Spanish spoken dancehall that would later become reggaeton. Early examples of this were the international and somewhat mainstream songs, Te Ves Buena and Tu Pum Pum. Both songs, performed in Spanish rap, were very successful... read full bio
Since more than ten years ago, the soulful and unique Eleanor Reissa and the "mystical high priest of New Wave Avant-Klez jazz," Frank London, have been mutually inspiring. They explore the realm of Yiddish song, from the unknown to the classics, with the legendary Klezmer Brass Allstars, whose album Carnival Conspiracy was listed among Rolling Stone's top ten global music... read full bio
The finest music transports you. It renews and re-connects. It exudes an atmosphere rooted in the ancient tradition of instantaneous creativity, a heightened condition evoked by psychedelic forms and Jamaican dub echos, by electronic music's cyclical trance and jazz's alterations. By the hypnotic beat of North African tradition known as Moroccan Gnawa music, which has roots that go deeper into the... read full bio
Enigma is a German musical project that was founded by Romanian-German musician and producer Michael Cretu. Over the course of it’s career, the musical project has held members which include Frank Peterson, Sandra Cretu, Andy Kanavan, Peter Cornelius, Jens Gad, and many more. The music is a mixture of worldbeat, new-age, downtempo, electronica, ambient, and experimental and Cretu started the... read full bio
Eithne Patricia N_ Bhraonin, better known as Enya, is an Irish vocalist, instrumentalist and composer. She began her musical career, when she briefly joined her family band Clannad, before leaving to pursue her solo career. Her album Watermark propelled her to international recognition and Enya became known for her unique sound, which was characterized by voice-layering, folk melodies, synthesized backdrops... read full bio
"Eros Ramazzotti, is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician. Ramazzotti is well known around the globe especially in European countries and in the Spanish-speaking world, as he has released most of his albums in both Italian and Spanish. He has released 11 studio albums, one EP, three compilation albums, three live albums, and 37 singles. Ramazzotti has sold over 55 million records... read full bio
Widely regarded as one of the most respected and sought- after musicians in the music world, Brazilian-born Eumir Deodato has racked up seventeen Platinum records to his credit as artist, arranger or producer, with combined sales of well over 35 million records in the USA and worldwide. His discography, including compilations and all his work as arranger, producer and keyboards,... read full bio
Within the global electronic music scene, Evan Hatfield has emerged as a promising new talent. His electrifying live performances have gained him a reputation for showcasing his sitar alongside an array of synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers to create a genuinely remarkable and singular musical experience. Global DJs and producers including Goldcap, Lee Burridge, Mercan Dede, and many more have endorsed... read full bio
The Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali group has been the leading torchbearer of authentic Sufi Qawwali music worldwide for more than two decades. Fanna-Fi-Allah maintains the art form in its most genuine and storied lineage, acting as a crucial cultural bridge between the East and the West and promoting a message of global tolerance that is essential for our day. The group has... read full bio
The New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington, Fat Freddy's Drop, has musical characterizations such as soul, jazz, reggae, dub, rhythm and blues, and techno. They were originally a jam band, where the individual members would play for their own respective bands and come together occasionally to play as Fat Freddy's Drop. The group gained international attention after their single, Midnight... read full bio
Mali's Ouragahio is the birthplace of singer Fatoumata Diawara (often known as Fatou). She joined her father's dance group when she was young and became well-known for her performances of the highly jerky didadi dance from Wassoulou, where she was raised in western Mali. Fatou found herself on a movie set caring for her actress aunt's little child. The director of... read full bio
Fehdah is a future-afro soul vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist who is at the forefront of a developing Irish hiphop and electronic music movement. She is the spiritual daughter of Erykah Badu and Oumou Sangare and the electronic cousin of Peggy Gou. An diverse songwriter who creates an altogether unique interpretation of electronic soul music by drawing on her love of Wassoulou... read full bio
The musical genius of the land, Tsholofelo Machine, also known as Felo Le Tee, preaches the house music bible to the world while embodying hard labor, uniqueness and authenticity in cultural music. Felo Le Tee began his musical career at the age of 14 with a collection of cassettes playing on both sides with the other on cue. He was born... read full bio
The Festival of South African Dance combines the works of Gumboots and Pantsula Dance Companies. They join together to perform a representation of cultural and political issues in their communities. The companies pulsating, rhythm-filled urban dance is enthralling to audiences of all ages. Comprised of 20 dancers and an abundance of live musicians, the Festival of South African Dance conveys... read full bio
Finbar Wright is a popular music singer, songwriter, and poet from County Cork, Ireland. Finbar Wright is a classically trained tenor who emerged during the in Ireland and has become one of that country's most popular singers", concentrating on romantic, jazz and pop standards for the adult contemporary audience. Referred to as one of Ireland's great romantic singers, his first... read full bio
Nigerian singer-songwriter Adedamola Adefolahan, better known by his stage moniker Fireboy DML, hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State. Fireboy's love of music grew during his early years, and he started giving performances as a member of the church choir in his community. American vocalist Jon Bellion and Passenger were two of his major modern influences. He became well-known for the song "Jealous."... read full bio
Flogging Molly is a seven-piece Irish American celtic punk band that was formed in Los Angeles and is currently signed to SideOneDummy Records. The band consists of Dave King (vocals, guitar, banjo, bodhrán), Bridget Regan-King (fiddle, uillean pipes, vocals), Dennis Casey (guitar, vocals), Matt Hensley (accordion, concertina), Nathen Maxwell (bass, vocals), Bob Schmidt (mandolin, banjo) and George Schwindt (drums, percussion).... read full bio
Flor de Toloache is an edgy and versatile mariachi group. Beginning as a trio, the collaboration between harp, violin, and fiol, Flor de Toloache has since expanded to be a full mariachi ensemble. The members of the ensemble join together from across the world, hailing from countries like Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Italy, and more. The group... read full bio
The Folklore Mexicano Dance Company is a ballet folklorico ensemble that specializes in indigenous dances from Mexico's numerous regions, each of which has its own bright costumes, distinctive music and dance forms. Research is the foundation of the Folklore Mexicano Dance Company. Their dances are based on ethnographic and anthropological research they've done while traveling around Mexico and interacting with the... read full bio
