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
Celtic Woman is a group of female Irish singers, who perform songs from their native Ireland as well as covers of modern and classic music. Their musical specials have been filmed in places like the famous Slane Castle in Dublin. After their specials were played on PBS in America, the group gained an even larger and diverse fanbase. Celtic Woman... read full bio
Celtic Thunder, a group of exceptionally talented young male singers from Ireland and Scotland, performs an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional “Mountains of Mourne” to international hits such as “Brothers in Arms”, as well as original compositions. Celtic Thunder is known for its unique style with songs ranging from a soloist to ensemble focus. At one point,... read full bio
Cassie and Maggie MacDonald are two sisters from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, who perform folk, celtic, roots, and traditional music. The MacDonald sisters are known for performing original and traditional Celtic music that has been said to entrance their audience members. Apart from singing, Cassie plays the fiddle while Maggie performs the piano. Cassie is also an award-winning highland and... read full bio
Carmen Rizzo is a musician, producer and two-time Grammy Award nominee. He has collaborated with some of musics biggest names, including Tiesto, Seal, Paul Oakenfold, Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Dido, AR Rahman, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Pete Townshend. Rizzo also co-founded the revolutionary World Music act, Niyaz. He contributed original music to the David Lynch Foundation album, along with Moby and Peter... read full bio
Carlos was raised in the Galician coastal city of Vigo, where at the age of eight he learned the gaita. He embraces and reflects the unstoppable spirit of his home music. However, he is also aware of the dangers that come with traditional music become progressively more conservative and closed off to new ideas. Even the most heartfelt music can eventually... read full bio
Calypso Rose is a calypsonian composer and singer-songwriter from Tobago. Since her start in the music career, Rose has composed over 800 songs and recorded over 20 albums. Over the course of her career Rose has earned numerous awards and honours including; Top Female Calypsonian by the Smithsonian Institution, WOMEX Artist of the Year Award, and more. She has been... read full bio
Burna Boy is a singer-songwriter and afrobeat artist from Nigeria. He has released six albums since the start of his career and has been nominated for and won several awards including, an MTV Africa Music Award in Best New Act, and two Nigeria Entertainment Awards one in Best New Act of the Year and the other in Best Album of... read full bio
Buika, born and raised on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is the child of African immigrants. It's a little surprising to meet Buika for the first time. She's beautiful, with high cheekbones, almond eyes and a Lauren Hutton gap between her teeth. But her body seems far too petite to contain such a gigantic voice, and not statuesque enough to... read full bio
Bone Hill: The Concert is a dramatic musical work, inspired by Martha Redbones family lineage. The story depicts one womans return to her homeland in the Appalachian Mountains and the coalmines of Harlan Country, Kentucky. The music spans over the lives of four generations of women, a Cherokee family. Touching upon topics like the familys connection to the land, this... read full bio
Michael League, Snarky Puppys founding member, debuted his new band Bokante. They released an album, titled Strange Circles, on Leagues GroundUP Music label. They also recorded a music video for their track Jou Ke Ouve. League plays the baritone guitar and bass, along with the eight-piece collective that includes Roosevelt Collier (lap and pedal steel guitar), Chris McQueen (guitar), Bob... read full bio
Bohemia quickly gained popularity in 2002 with his independent debut album, Vich Pardesan De, which hit the Top Ten on BBC Radio 1 UK. The follow-up album, Pesa Nasha Pyar, made history by becoming the first full-length Punjabi-Rap album released by a major label. The album brought his creation of Punjabi Rap to the masses, resulting in Bohemia being known... read full bio
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan musician, actor, businessman, politican and philanthropist. He is known for being a member of the parliament which he represents Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda’s Central Region. Wine earned his Uganda Certificate of Education from Kitante Hill School and he also earned his Uganda Advanced Certificate of... read full bio
Daniel Benson, formerly known as Buju and now known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced Benson), is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and record producer. Under the direction of T.Y.E/EMPIRE, Bnxn (pronounced Benson) released the extended play record Sorry I'm Late on October 27, 2021. The Nigerian Highlife music duo The Cavemen made a guest appearance, and Steph, Perlz, Denzl, Timi Jay,... read full bio
With a strong African connection, Blick Bassy is a gifted singer-songwriter from Cameroon who is well-known in France for his energetic live performances of indie-pop and afro-soul music. Blick Bassy has decided to talk about the environment, especially the pressing problem of water, on his most recent album, Mádibá. Blick Bassy's music, which mostly uses Bassa, the mother tongue of the region,... read full bio
The Black Umfolosi music group members are Zimbabwes ambassadors. The group performs traditional songs and dance of native southern Africa. Their enthusiasm infuses beauty and unrivalled energy into every performance, thrilling audiences worldwide. The group has been performing for over three decades; a tradition passed down through generations of native Bulawayo people. The Black Umfolosi use intricate rhythms, clicking, and... 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
Big Mountain are a reggae band from San Diego, California. The group is lead by front man Joaquin Quino" McWhinney and has been play and producing music for onwards ofd 20 years. In 2005, after ten steady years of touring, Quino slowed the progression of the group to become a high school teacher, though they continue to perform together. ... read full bio
The captivating master Bien-Aimé Baraza has ruled the musical world with his golden touch. His alluring vocals and alluring presence as the face of Sauti Sol drove the band to unheard-of heights. As Bien forayed into solo popularity, his artistic development skyrocketed with the incredible "Bald Me Love Better" pairing with Aaron Rimbui. His chart-topping singles, like the upbeat "Nobody" starring Darassa,... read full bio
Beoga has become an international sensation with their blend of indie and Celtic Irish folk. It’s traditional music that is fully accessibly for today’s audiences. The band is surely attention-grabbing. Working with Jonny Coffer (a Grammy-nominated producer), Irish artists Ryan McMullan and Foy Vance, the band churned out an impress setlist. In 2005, they dropped their debut album “A Lovely... read full bio
