Kod is a professional taiko drumming troupe. The main focus of the performance is traditional dance and vocal performance. Kodo's performances include pieces based on the traditional rhythms of contemporary songwriters, and pieces written by Kodo members themselves. Kodo has had almost 4,000 performances, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third... read full bio
Sheila Maurice-Grey, a composer and trumpet player, is the leader of the London-based octet KOKOROKO. They blend modern jazz-funk, afrobeat, spiritual soul and West African highlife in their music. When they first appeared on the London music scene as teenagers, they provided a dynamic, polyrhythmic live sound that included passionate interaction between soulful horns, thunderous percussion, thick guitars, thrumming basses, jagged... read full bio
Kollegah is a German rapper, signed to his own hip-hop label Alpha Music Empire. His first album, Alphagene, rose to No. 51 on the German album charts. Jung, brutal, gutaussehend 2, a collaboration with fellow rapper Farid Bang, achieved Gold certification in Germany. Within the very first day of its release, Kollegah’s fourth album King reached Gold status in Germany,... read full bio
Kondi Band is composed of two individuals, Sorie Kondi and Boima Tucker. The two joined together to form the band to perform a fusion of electronic and traditional Sierra Leone music. This collaboration rejuvenates Africans sounds, twisting them into an eclectic, upbeat, new age form of music. Kondi Band was mentioned by Rolling Stone in their 10 Artists You Need... read full bio
Kranium is a reggae and dancehall singer from Jamaica. Kranium first started his career as a dancehall singer when his uncle, a star known as Screwdriver, took Kranium under his wing. Pursuing a solo career, Kranium’s song, ‘Nobody Has to Know’, launched him into fame in the United States. The song sold more than 40,000 copies and peaked at number... read full bio
Bob Marley's son, Ky-mani Marley, carries the torch of his father with Many More Roads, an album of well crafted, beautifully written and deeply personal songs performed with fiery passion. Many More Roads takes the listener on a journey through Ky-mani's joy, heartbreak and political point of view, and displays his diverse musical talent. Though centered in the classic reggae... read full bio
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is an all male acapella singing group that originated from South Africa. Joseph Shabalala founded the group because he had a chain of dreams that heard harmonies of traditional Zulu music. Performing for over 50 years, the group has cut over 30 albums during their music career, but never gained success outside of South Africa. Then, Paul... read full bio
Lartiste is a Moroccan hip-hop artist, who was formerly a member of the rap group Malediction. Of his four albums- Lalbum, Fenomeno, Maestro and Clandestino- his most recent three topped the French charts. Lartiste has released fourteen hit singles, all charting in France, with Chocolat featuring Awa Imani most notably peaking at No. 3. His other most popular hits include:... read full bio
Brilliant musicians, electrifying performers, unconstrained visionaries and all-around kind guys...It is no surprise that Lau is recognized as the center of the modern folk boom. And they have the accolades, enthusiastic reviews and frenzied ovations from enthused crowds in various parts of the world to back them up. Their shelves are groaning under the weight of them. Together, the members of Lau—Kris Drever... read full bio
Three brothers sprung from four generations of "Oud" players and producers... Samir, Wissam, and Adnan have turned this instrument into a lifelong love, expertise, and legacy, following in the footsteps of their grandpa, grandfather, father, and so forth. Their rendition of "Oud" is unparalleled, as is the synchronization and harmony they produce for audiences across the globe, who are brought together... read full bio
Lee "Scratch" Perry is one of the most lasting and innovative reggae producers and musicians of all time and he is revered throughout the music industry. Perry's inventive manner distinguishes him as one of reggae's original gems, from his early days as a vocalist and engineer for Coxsone Dodd's Studio One in Kingston to his production of the groundbreaking Wailers... read full bio
Leningrad is a highly popular and somewhat controversial Russian ska, pop, and Russian chanson ban (that is also known as Gruppirovka Leningrad and Bandformirovanie Leningrad). They hail from Saint Petersburg and the band consists of a whopping 14 different members: Sergei "Shnur" Shnurov, Aleksandr "Puzo" Popov , Andrey "Antonych" Antonenko , Grigoriy "Zontik" Zontov , Roman "Shukher" Parygin , Andrey... read full bio
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
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
The song "People" by singer/songwriter Libianca is one of those rare TikTok songs that deserves more than just a popular dance move. When she shared a self-shot video of herself performing a stripped-down version of her most recent track in what appeared to be a Colours session, the internet reacted as it usually does: The global success brought her a... read full bio
Lido Pimienta performs an eclectic mix of music, a modern take on Afro-Columbian tradition. She uses electronic music mixed with chanting, artistic vocals, and improvisation to create her sound. Her album, ‘La Papessa’, won Pimienta the Polaris Music Prize. The Globe and Mail has called Pimienta “the artist of the year.” Pimienta is also an advocate for gender, race, motherhood,... read full bio
Liraz Charhi is a singer, composer and actress who has dazzled audiences both on stage and in front of the camera. Liraz's most innovative musical endeavor blends contemporary beats and sounds with the regional flavors of her Persian heritage. At the height of the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s, Liraz's family left Iran for Israel. Liraz was raised in an Israeli Persian... read full bio
Lisa Gerrard is one of the most individual and fascinating singers and composers in the world. Her career spans almost two decades with Dead Can Dance, award-winning motion picture soundtracks, and a series of acclaimed solo and collaborative albums. This album offers a concise and convincing insight into the various strands of her musical output. Lisa's musical journey began... read full bio
London Afrobeat Collective is excited to return to the festival circuit after spending the last two years in the wilderness creating a massive new repertoire that draws on their favorite inspirations from around the globe. Their high-energy live show is not to be missed. They got their start in the London scene and are a frequent smash on the UK & Europe... read full bio
Loreena Isobel Irene McKennitt is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who writes, records, and performs world music that is influenced by both Celtic and Middle Eastern traditions. She was awarded the Order of the Maple Leaf and the Order of the Order of the Canadian Dove. It is well known that McKennitt possesses polished and crystal-clear soprano vocals. Over... read full bio
