With its members hailing from Berlin and Tel Aviv, Baladino is a young Israeli Mediterranean folk band that offers fresh, yet deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies and brings this tradition back into full, fresh dialogue with its trans-Mediterranean past, using extended technique, subtle electronics and improvisation to dust off the predominant heavy-handed approach to Ladino music. With... read full bio
BCUC practices in a shipping container turned community restaurant, just a short distance from the church where Desmond Tutu orchestrated the escape of the most sought-after anti-Apartheid activists in Soweto, where their unyielding outspokenness resonates in a brand-new way. Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, like its ancestors, views music as a tool for spiritual and political freedom as well as a... read full bio
Beach House is a dream pop/rock due consisting of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. Victoria is a French-born singer who takes on lead vocals and keyboard. Alex sings back up vocals, and plays guitar, bass pedals, and dabbles on the keyboard as well. The duo was formed in 2004 while exploring in the indie rock scene in Baltimore. The... 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
Beats Antique is a world fusion and electronic music group. Notable for their live shows, dance, and performance art, the group delivers on a variety of different genres. The music is a combination of Middle Eastern belly dance, hip-hop, jazz, afro-beat, and electronic. The members of the band are experienced in the arts- Zoe Jakes is a lifelong dancer, skilled... read full bio
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have appeared on is an American group specializes in the sounds of Cajun music. Originating from Louisiana, BeauSoleil encompasses the folk tunes of the Creole and Cajun people. With the release of their first album in 1977, BeauSoleil has become known as one of the best bands performing traditional and original music from the Creole... read full bio
Bela Fleck is often considered the premier banjo player in the world. A New York City native, he picked up the banjo at age 15 after being awed by the bluegrass music of Flatt & Scruggs. While still in high school he began experimenting with playing bebop jazz on his banjo. He released his first solo album, Crossing... read full bio
BELLA GAIA (Beautiful Earth) is a Living Atlas" journey of our world expressing the deeply moving beauty of planet Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts. Created by award winning director and classically trained violinist Kenji Williams, BELLA GAIA features a live performance by Williams and renowned world music artists against a large-screen backdrop of orbiting visualizations of Earth... read full bio
Bella Shmurda is a Nigerian singer-songwriter of conscious afrobeats music who is originally from Lagos. This independent artist, known as the "new voice of the street," is the head of the Dangbana Republic, an organization of self-assured, straightforward creatives who are obstinate in the face of difficulty. Despite all obstacles, this multiple award winner is committed to stating the truth. Bella... read full bio
Ben Rector is Nashville based, Oklahoma born musician who made his first mark on the music world during his first year at the University of Arkansas with his self-titled debut EP. The EP's single ""Conversation"" won at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest making him the youngest person to ever win in the pop category. With popularity spreading outward, Rector filled... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
