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 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
Adedeji is one of the most recent findings from Nigeria. At the age of six, he began singing, and he later enrolled in the University of Lagos to study music. Following that, he received his guitar degree in London and pursued a jazz specialty in the Netherlands. But Adedeji's music is anything but scholarly. Together with his very tight band from... read full bio
Pulsating NYC-style live disco vibes are interlaced with both Caribbean and Cape Verdean sounds throughout the record, with danceability always guaranteed and a healthy finishing touch of weirdness present on most tracks. The debut single "Nos Magia" was nominated for Track of the Year 2017 at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards and has received radio from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio... read full bio
Brice Bottin and Yousra Mansour founded Bab L'Bluz in Marrakech. This French-Moroccan foursome combines Moroccan musical traditions such as Gnawa and Chaabi with more contemporary rhythms such as rock, blues, and funk. In addition to drums and guitars, the lineup includes traditional Gnawa instruments such as qraqabs (metal castanets), guembri (bass lute with a camel hide body), and awisha (a smaller,... read full bio
The gifted singer-songwriter Chalo Correia was born in Angola's capital city of Luanda. He was raised in Angola during the 1970s, the country's most vibrant and passionate musical era. He had the opportunity to encounter musicians from revolutionary bands like Os Kiezos and Os Merengues during that time, which had an impact on his later work. In the early 1990s, he... read full bio
Originating from the thriving music scene of Guinea, West Africa, Natu Camara has become an international star because to her captivating presence and strong voice. Born in the heart of West Africa, she is a powerful singer and songwriter whose presence and music reverberate as a perfect fusion of iconic voices like Tina Turner, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, and Miriam... read full bio
Nila is an Indian-English singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and ceremonialist. She sings in English and incorporates mantras and folk music with contemporary electronics into her medicinal songs. She is fascinated by ancient languages and blends lyrics from Peru and India. She creates soul-nourishing and uplifting music, and she frequently sings in ceremonial contexts, directing people back to Spirit and themselves through activities... read full bio
A trio from Cape Town, consisting of Ross Dorkin on bass, Robin Brink on drums, and Matthew Field on vocals and guitar, has a distinctive sound that easily dominates mainstream South African pop. Inspired by poetry and art, Matthew found motivation in a drawing of Beatenberg, Switzerland, found in a collection of lectures by expressionist Paul Klee. Trained classically and... read full bio
Sari Abboud started as a dreamer with a talented soul. Known as Massari around the world, the name is a representation of his rich cultural background. As a proud Lebanese-Canadian, Massari didn’t want to be about just fame and glory; he wanted to connect with his fans and be a real role model for his people and offer them all... 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
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
Kid Creole and the Coconuts’ music incorporates a variety of styles and influences, in particular American and Latin American, South American, Caribbean, Trinidadian, and Calloway. Winners of the Brit Award for Best International Artist, the musical group is conceptually inspired by the big band era. The Coconuts are a glamorous trio of female backing vocalists whose lineup has changed throughout... read full bio
Rav & Dee, a successful DJ and production team, make up Panjabi Hit Squad. Since their founding, the duo—who are credited with creating and popularizing the now-famous Desi Beats sound—have been at the forefront of the Asian music scene. Dance floors around the globe have been energized by Panjabi Hit Squad's highly sought-after DJ sets at some of the most talked-about... read full bio
Skip Marley, the grandson of legendary reggae icon Bob Marley, is making waves with his performances alongside Katy Perry, at award shows like the MTV Music Video Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and 59th Grammy Awards. Skip co-wrote and sings on Perry’s Platinum-certified “Chained to the Rhythm”, which has peaked at No. 4 among all singles in the US.... read full bio
Mary Black is an Irish folk singer that performs both traditional and modern Celtic-inspired folk music. Black is known as a major recording artist in her hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The artists musical career began in a small folk band called General Humbert. It was in General Humbert that she found her passion as a solo artist. Her first solo... read full bio
Chukwuka Ekweani, whom you may know as CKay, is a singer-songwriter and record producer from Nigeria. Ckay went on to sign to Warner Music South Africa, along with Atlantic Records, previously having been signed to Chocolate City (which is a member of ADA, a Warner Music Group independent label). "Love Nwantiti" was one of his singles that became an international... read full bio
Xavier Rudd is an Australian musician and activist known for his unique sound and powerful ability to connect with people through his music. He started his solo career in 2002 with his debut album "To Let," which showcased his distinctive blend of instruments, including guitars, yidakis, and blues harp. This sound established Xavier as a rising star in the Australian... 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
Kingsley Chukwudi Okorie and his brother Benjamin Chukwudi James make up the 'Afrocentric inspired' duo known as The Cavemen, which is headquartered in Lagos. The cavemen have set out on a mission to transfer the sounds of the past into the present, portraying themselves as a bridge between generations, driven by a desire to create the music they grew up listening... read full bio
