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
The DHOAD Gypsies of Rajasthan are comprised of twelve musicians, three female dancers, one male dancer in drag, and one acrobat. The group shares a repertoire of nomadic traveling music from Rajasthan. Their traditional sounds have been heard across the world, notably at Queen Elizabeth IIs Diamond Jubilee celebration in London, for the Prime Minister of India, the President of... read full bio
The Festival of South African Dance combines the works of Gumboots and Pantsula Dance Companies. They join together to perform a representation of cultural and political issues in their communities. The companies pulsating, rhythm-filled urban dance is enthralling to audiences of all ages. Comprised of 20 dancers and an abundance of live musicians, the Festival of South African Dance conveys... read full bio
The Isango Ensemble is a theatre company that demonstrates the Cape Town culture through their performances. They have received numerous awards and recognition internationally. The Isango Ensemble interprets Western classic theatre with their own South African twist, creating a new context for their dances and music. Their goal is to make theatre accessible to all South Africans and to unite... 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
Mashrou Leila fuses together ballads and contemporary Arabic world music sounds to create a diverse set of tracks. The band has released three albums, Mashrou Leila, El Hal Romancy, and Raas_k. Using storytelling in each song, Mashrou Leila sings about topics like love stories and insomnia. Their songs are versatile, demonstrating the bands worldly background. They have performed across the... read full bio
Mayumana is a world music troop. They have performed over 5,000 shows in 30 countries. The group is comprised of dancers, actors, gymnasts, musicians, and singers. Their show, Currents, is inspired by the historical battle of Currents between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. The show is a combination of special musical instruments, video art projections, and more. The group draws... read full bio
Benji Rafaeli is a musician who was born into a musical family so music came easy for him growing up. He is multi-talented, can sing in 18 different languages and plays several instruments including the guitar, piano, organ and drums. Rafaeli was born in Israel and later moved to New York. He is known for being able to perform several... read full bio
Staff Benda Bilili, which translates from Lingala as look beyone appearances, is a group of street musicians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their rumba rooted reggae and blues sound came from their environment of Kinshasa. The core of the band is four singers and guitarists who have had poliomyelitis since they were children, who move around... read full bio
Easy Star All-Stars is a collective that came together in the late 90s to put together a world music, reggae, and ska band of epic proportions. One thing they’re known for is putting together new versions of classic songs. For example, they released the album “Radiodread”, a recreation of Radiohead’s “OK Computer” album, as well as “Dub Side of the... 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
Henry Kapono Ka'aihue is an award winning and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter. He has taken home numerous Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards (Hawaii's equivalent of the Grammy's) including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year. He is also the author of the award winning children's book, A Beautiful Hawaiian Day,... read full bio
KAVANA is a concert in tribute to a legendary American Artist, Woman and Jew. The impact that Barbra Streisand has had on Americas culture and identity for more than a half century cannot be overstated. Broadway, Hollywood, concert arenas, and recording studios have all been elevated by her magnificent personality, voice and aesthetic genius. And at the heart of... read full bio
Rodrigo Amarante is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Apart from partaking in a solo career, Amarante is also part of the bands Los Hermanos, Orquestra Imperial, and Little Joy. His first solo record, Cavalo was released to critical acclaim, and his song Tuyo was used as the theme for Netflix Original Series Narcos. Amarante uses the guitar, piano, bass, and... read full bio
With an expanding fan base on the mainland and beyond, the very popular Hawaiian sounds of the Natural Vibrations is growing tremendously. Natural Vibrations is also known as many different names, including Natty Vibes, Natural Vibes, or purely Da Vibes. Their reggae sounds are combined with hard partying, fun-loving pop and rock. The band is made up of six different... read full bio
Ghetto Tango is a stirring and inspirational performance that features songs and music performed in the underground nightclubs, which appeared in the Jewish ghettos in Nazi-occupied Europe. The musical genre was originally created for entertaining people in a time where many of the composers and lyricists were raised in a world of crumbling institutions during World War II. Group co-creator,... read full bio
Common Sense has established itself as one of Californias premier reggae rock bands. Their influences from reggae, rock and ska, give them a new roots sound of their own. The bands multiple personalities work together to craft soulful, intelligent sound that tells stories of real life. With heartfelt lyrics and melodic harmonies Common Sense delivers a true music experience. The... read full bio
Johnny Sanchez is one of America's premiere comedians. Having performed in Comedy clubs for years, he has honed his comedy into an exquisite art form. From coast to coast and everywhere in between, Johnny is always a club favorite. With his feverish energy, detailed characters and pinpoint delivery, his shows take you on a laughing journey of people, places and... read full bio
For the last 19 years, The Reggae Revolution has toured and worked along side highly acclaimed stars such as sting and steel pulse, among many others. In 2001 they became the first Reggae act ever to appear on stage at the Sidney Opera House, enticing a usually sitting crowd to get on their feet and dance for joy.... read full bio
The Torch Bearers of Puerto Ricos Plena, Bomba, and Beyond! Four-Time Grammy Nominee Plena Libre is the Music of Puerto Rico as it Should Be Experienced Live! Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a seventeen-year, thirteen-album career, this fine-tuned Puerto Rican-based ensemble of virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age, as evidenced by their four recent Grammy... read full bio
