Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar is a rapper, singer and songwriter who goes by the stage name iLe. She performed as a rapper and singer with Calle 13 before to going solo. (She is the stepsister of Residente [Rene Perez Joglar] and the sister of Visitante [Eduardo Cabra Joglar].) Although it has its roots in traditional Latin sounds from all across the... read full bio
Of course MaMa Def is a celebration of Senegal's rich musical heritage, infused with hip-hop, electronic sounds and Afrobeats that draw inspiration from the continent's many cultures and rhythms. As a result, the band effectively projects a future, pan-African vision into the global scene. The lioness of the duet, Mamy Victory has 20 years of experience in the urban music arena and... read full bio
One of the real melting pots of the world is Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation whose people have innovated in music, art, food and good times by drawing on their African, Asian, Latin, European and American ancestry. Among the several musical groups residing in this twin-island country, none better exemplify this blend than Kes (also known as KES THE BAND), the diverse... read full bio
Youmna Saba is a composer, musicologist and performer. She graduated from Antonine University in Lebanon with a master's degree in musicology. Her current research focuses on the interaction between Arabic spoken in song and electroacoustic music. These investigations show up as a variety of projects, from electroacoustic experiments on new devices made for voice and her instrument, the oud, to film... read full bio
Five years after their start, the Brazilian ensemble Bixiga 70 from Sao Paulo continues to journey musically forward, only to discover themselves more and more at home. III, the band's third album, is a luminous and vibrant mash-up of Atlantic cultures. The album's hyper-contemporary discussion travels between Brazilian and African sounds and rhythms, as well as between the band's ten musicians... read full bio
Aynur is one of today's most prominent Kurdish vocalists. Her powerful voice and outstanding musical narration convey her cultural roots as a worldwide genre. Her distinct voice combines traditional Kurdish folk music with the modern sensibilities of Western music. She is one of the best-selling performers in Kurdish folk music, and her recordings are hailed not just in Turkish but also... read full bio
Midas The Jagaban is a little mysterious. The British-Nigerian musician, who has been hiding since making her debut in the UK's Afrobeats scene, values her anonymity greatly. She does, however, provide some context for her identity, even if she maintains that her personal life and her music are unrelated. Everything that Midas has touched appears to have turned to gold thus far. Her... read full bio
Bella Shmurda is a Nigerian singer-songwriter of conscious afrobeats music who is originally from Lagos. This independent artist, known as the "new voice of the street," is the head of the Dangbana Republic, an organization of self-assured, straightforward creatives who are obstinate in the face of difficulty. Despite all obstacles, this multiple award winner is committed to stating the truth. Bella... read full bio
Bulgarian musician, producer, and DJ Sariel Orenda investigates the relationship between emotion and sound, mood and feeling, melody and condition of being. His music takes the listener on a voyage across many languages and civilizations with the overarching goal of reuniting them with their most authentic selves. In addition to live concerts, where he combines live looping guitars, vocals, and... read full bio
Chinese-Australian composers Mindy Meng Wang and Sui Zhen came together impromptu one chilly afternoon in Naarm, Melbourne. Origin of You, their first joint album, is centered on the ongoing transformation of a person's conception of identity and self—coming to grips with one's identity, origins, and future. It is about being born, living, and dying. It also deals with transitions: from... read full bio
Ali Campbell is a British singer best known as the lead singer for the band UB40. The band sold an unbelievable 60+ million records worldwide, including four no. 1 hits and six top 40 Billboard hits including Red Red Wine, The Way You Do The Things You Do, Here I Am (Come and Take Me), and Cant Help Falling In... read full bio
Theirs is the ultimate musical marriage, a partnership that, once formed, re-etched the very landscape of not just Jamaican music, but the entire world's. Sly and Robbie are one of Reggae's most prolific and long lasting production teams. They may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One estimate is that they have played on or produced some 200,000... read full bio
After being mesmerized by the London performance of the 1980s hit musical, Les Misrables, David Dudu Fisher, despite no prior acting experience, requested the part in a Hebrew production of it. He played the lead role, Jean Valjean, in Israel from 1987 to 1990, and obtained local fame. He played the role on New York's Broadway and later at London's... read full bio
Albita is a Cuban American singer who has performed with Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, Phil Collins, Tony Bennett, Gilberto Gil, Juan Luis Guerra, Daniela Mercury, Miriam Makeba, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito DRivera and Melissa Ethridge. She has been invited to perform four Presidential functions, including two inaugurations. She founded her own label Angel's Dawn Records" under which she produced and launched... read full bio
Multi-talented comic/writer/producer, Jeff Valdez, knew show business was his calling. Following several years as a stand-up comic, he actively changed the face of TV. Blocked by much opposition, his relentless efforts ultimately culminated in Sí TV. As co-founder and executive producer of the Latino-themed cable network, Valdez brought English-language programs to television that appealed to Latino audiences and had cross-over... read full bio
Les Ttes Brules first rose to prominence in the 1980s, and quickly became the most well-known bikutsi band, at home and abroad. The band was formed by Jean-Marie Ahanda, and included the guitarist Zanzibar, who remains well-known for innovative attachment of foam rubber to the bridge of his guitar, which made the instrument sound like a traditional balafon. Zanzibar's death... read full bio
Born and raised in Argentina, singer/songwriter, actor, and fashion model Marcelo Molina started getting involved in show business while working as a radio announcer and TV actor in soap operas produced throughout Latin America. He attended the Spanish Performance Arts Academy while living in Madrid. In 1999, Marcelo Molina had the opportunity to sing along with Jos Carreras, Plcido Domingo,... read full bio
The Baha Men are a band that performs world music, mainly in the modernized Bahamian style of music called junkanoo. They have been around since the late 70's but didn't become mainstream until 2000 when they created a remake of an Anslem Douglas song called ""Who Let The Dogs Out"". The song earned them many awards including a Grammy for... read full bio
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio
The Halluci Nation (formerly A Tribe Called Red) is an electronic dance music group from Canada, who blends dub step with hip hop, reggae and First Nations music to create their signature style. They're distinguished from other EDM artists for their vocal chanting and drumming- a nod to their Native American culture. This group of three DJs has released many... read full bio
