Since she was a young child, South African artist Tyla has always wanted to perform, sing and dance; now, thanks to her recent contract to Epic Records and a lot of hard work, her dreams are beginning to come true. Tyla is just the beginning of the music scene in South Africa, which is bursting with energy and innovation. Tyla Seethal had... read full bio
In this amazing feat, two guys juggle over 20 instruments live on stage. Tubular Bells for Two, a multi-award-winning smash at festivals all over the world, makes one last performance in honor of the 50th anniversary of Mike Oldfield's groundbreaking composition. Anyone who was a child during the 1970s can recall precisely where they were when they first heard Tubular Bells.... read full bio
A narrative of time concordance, a matter of energy, the essence to which they each provided fuel in their own particular way, the unique sort, couldn't have worked better between the two. Nicolas Dacunha, a product of the Paris suburbs, and Faty Sy Savanet, a Kinshasa native, both spent their formative years in Lemba, the hipster neighborhood of the Congolese... read full bio
The London-based Trojan Sound System, a renowned group featuring vocalists Supa4 Creation, Chucky Bantan and Jah Buck, are a mainstay of the Sound System scene. Representing the most influential reggae and ska record company in history, they tirelessly tour the world. The past ten years have seen Trojan Sound System use the power of ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, dub, dancehall and UK bass... read full bio
Two brothers, Steven Rene Jacobo and Tony-Ray Jacobo, formed Tribal Seeds in San Diego, California. They quickly grew into a six member band with Victor Navarro, Carlos Verdugo, E.N Young, and Ryan Gonzo. The band's sound showcases their spiritually driven rock vibe, infused with reggae style roots. Tribal Seeds have worked their way to the foreground of the reggae rock... read full bio
If Trevor Hall’s self-titled debut represented the young musician’s struggle with finding himself, his follow-up, Everything Everytime Everywhere, is a courageous affirmation that he has become the man he had been seeking. Hall’s signature blend of catchy pop/rock songs infused with tasteful shades of reggae has made this diverse singer one of the most lauded up-and-coming musicians on the American... read full bio
Amadou Diagne has access to centuries' worth of West African music. Uncertified ethnomusicologist Cory Seznec is a musical nomad. A fortuitous meeting during a busking gig in Bath sowed the roots of a partnership that has been developing for more than ten years. With the help of a renowned Arts Council of England grant and the release of their sophomore... read full bio
Toots and the Maytels' combination of great reggae rhythms, heartfelt vocals, and soulful gospel influence remains potent and powerful - probably the most cohesive mix of reggae and soul music ever, and still going strong with generations of fans. Current record holders of the most number one hits in Jamaica, their sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska,... read full bio
Tito Puente Jr. is a remarkable Latin artist. His music is a mixture of Pop Latin Jazz and Dance. As Tito calls it, Latin dance, a new explosion of authentic music created from the streets"! Tito was born and raised in New York. His love for music was an inspiration by his father, "El Rey", and his first instrument was... read full bio
Afrofusion musician Tim Lyre is from Lagos, Nigeria. Tim is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose music explores the human experience from an afro-futurist viewpoint while bending genres. Tim blends international poetry through voice and sound over a bustling, psychedelic Lagos environment as a key player in Nigeria's alté revival. His music is a genre-defying, afro-futurist study of the human experience,... 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
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
The Willis Clan is comprised of twelve brothers and sisters from Nashville. Three of their albums, highlighted by Heaven, were up for sale in outlets like Walmart and Cracker Barrel, as well as peaking on iTunes at number six on the pop chart. The family has performed on Americas Got Talent, won the Today Shows Real Life Sound of Music... read full bio
In the period since Bob Marley's passing, one group has continued to carry on his legacy and message. Year after year 'The Wailers', lead by Aston "Familyman" Barrett, have toured the globe playing their special brand of music for millions of fans. "Familyman" is the sole living musician who was with Bob Marley from the beginning of Marley's career to... read full bio
Worldwide explorers of music The Turbans bring together music from "many places," electrifying audiences with the Eastern Mediterranean bacchanalian mood. They produce innovative music for the twenty-first century that is influenced by old melodies, drawing on the rich cultural history of both the Levantine and Balkan regions. The interstellar live show, which is sonically enormous and visually arresting, embodies the skill,... read full bio
The Supervillains is a reggae quartet, based out of Florida, comprised of members Scott Suldo, Dominic Maresco, Daniel Grundorf and Tom Moulton. Their music is an exciting mixture of reggae, punk and funk. They have released eight studio albums since their formation, and have shared the stage with Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, Fishbone, Streetlight Manefesto, Mu330, Inner Circle, Authority Zero, the... read full bio
The String Revolution is a dynamic and inventive instrumental guitar ensemble that challenges the limits of modern music. They are the Grammy Award® winning guitar trio. They are known for their thrilling performances, combining many genres and styles to create original compositions and an enthralling sound. They are a trio of outstanding guitarists. They have a devoted fan base and... read full bio
The Scorpios, a Sudanese band, successfully destroys cultural barriers in search of a unifying rhythmic happiness by fusing Arabic rhythms, guitar skills and a type of swooning cyclical ecstasy with a raw Eastern funk sound. In order to produce a sound that has as much in common with Detroit as it does with Khartoum, heavy bass, synthesizers, horns and percussions are driven... read full bio
The Wailers are a reggae band that consists of members Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Aston Barrett, Jr., Junior Marvin, Donald Kinsey, Owen “Dreadie” Reid, Josh David Barrett, Javaughn Bond and Shema McGregor. They are the last remaining members of Bob Marley & the Wailers and they continue to perform the music long after the death of Bob Marley. Some of... read full bio
Lost Bayou Ramblers is best known for their Cajun Music. They have toured across the country in clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The Lost Bayou Ramblers wanted to try something new musically. To create a new sound that combined not just the sounds of their heritage, but all the musical influences they grew up loving. By... read full bio
