The Klezmatics are globally-renowned world music superstars and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy award. The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York Citys East Village in 1986 with klezmer steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism and eclectic musical influences including... read full bio
In an article by NPR, the band THE HU was highlighted as "a band from Mongolia that merges the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing," elaborating on the significance of culture and the band's distinctive musical identity. Gala, Jaya, Temka and Enkush are a modern rock band with roots in Mongolian culture that was founded in Ulaanbaatar.... read full bio
The High Kings are an Irish folk group from Dublin, Ireland, that consists of members Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden. Over the years, The High Kings have released four studio albums, two live albums, and have also released. Their debut album, “The High Kings” peaked at number 2 on the US World charts and earned them platinum certification... read full bio
The Green is a reggae band that originates from Honolulu, Hawaii. One of The Green’s well-loved albums, Hawai‘i ’13, opens with a chant. The chant of “He Mele No Ku‘u Hawai‘i” prepares the album’s listener as much as the band. Hawai‘i ’13 implements elements of a variety of genres, such as roots reggae, soul, and R&B, all pointing toward... read full bio
The Expendables had a laid-back childhood in Santa Cruz, California, where they learned to surf, skate, party, and perform music. The Expendables have made a name for themselves in the California surf rock scene since 1997. The Expendables have been drawing attention for years by fusing reggae, punk rock, and guitar solos in the style of the 1980s. Meet the... read full bio
The Corrs are a folk pop band from Dundalk, Ireland, consisting of three sisters and one brother from the Corr family, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s and have since sold more than 55 million albums worldwide. The band consists of siblings Jim Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr and Andrea Corr. They released their first album Forgiven, Not... read full bio
Six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains, are widely recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention. With a career that spans forty-five years and forty-three albums, The Chieftains are not only Irelands premier musical ambassadors, but also the most enduring and influential creative force in establishing the international appeal of Celtic music. They have uncovered the wealth of... read full bio
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio
The Celtic Social Club are still surviving five years after their founding, drawing on their traditional background but also embracing the diversity of other genres and cultures. The Celtic Social Club has been on a fascinating quest to modernize old songs from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Asturia and more. The band never sounded so tight and strong on their third album, nor so current and contemporary,... 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
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience initially paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its release. Then, something remarkable happened. A few astute critics gave the record a stellar review, but even while their compliments did not hurt Buena Vista, they are unable to account for what... read full bio
Suté Iwar is a multi-talented individual. He started learning the piano at age seven and the saxophone at Muson Centre in Onikan, where his father had enrolled him. Years later, he and his brothers would establish the BANTU Collective, an artistic hub with the mission "to push high-quality art across the board." Suté recorded albums and EPs under the group,... read full bio
The UK’s most highly-regarded roots reggae outfit, Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham. Lead vocalist David Hinds has always been the engine behind the group, from their early days establishing themselves in the Birmingham club scene onwards. Their debut single, ""Kibudu, Mansetta Abuku"", arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban... 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
Spanish Rumba Kings, group formed by four Sevillian friends, lovers of the Rumba and Gipsy Kings admirers. The intention of the group is to take a bit of Andalusia to any corner of the world, with the sound of our guitars and singings. The band that accompanies SRK is formed by great musicians of the Sevillian musical area, and in... read full bio
Spanish Duo" from Seville (Spain) plays flamenco music, Mexican Music, South American music, and pays tribute to Gipsy Kings, in our repertoire includes all the hits from them, and many more songs from other singers. Also we offer the group as a trio and quartet. The group can play in acoustic or with backing tracks recorded (of course the... read full bio
In a music scene crowded with confusion and mixed messages, Sounds of Blackness has consistently sought to bring out the best in its listeners. Our message is hope," says Gary Hines, the group's director. The era of Sounds' origins was marked by the spiritual/social consciousness of revolutionary artists like Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Their success, though nothing... read full bio
Sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta is more than that. His work combines ancient and modern art forms to highlight pressing concerns of the day. He is a multi-talented composer, producer, bandleader, TV host and artistic director of the Soumik Datta Arts organization. Among others, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Bill Bailey, Nitin Sawhney, Anoushka Shankar, Arijit Singh, Akram Khan, Javed Akhtar and Shankar Mahadevan are just a... read full bio
The exciting celebration of a common journey of two cultures is the essence of Soul to Soul which brings together the African American and the Yiddish American experience in a deeply stirring musical presentation. Mlotek performs with 2 African American Broadway veterans, Tony Perry and Elmore James, and either Magda Fishman or Lisa Fishan, sharing the stage as well... read full bio
Sons of Kemet are a jazz group from London. They use a variety of instruments to create their sound, including saxophone, clarinet, tuba, and drums. Each of the members comes from a different background. Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Tom Skinner, Seb Rochford, and Theon Cross combine the genres of jazz, rock, Caribbean, and African music. The group has been featured... read full bio
