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
Live African dance music that fuses the dexterity of the Gambian kora and Congolese guitar with the UK's electronic sensibility to provide upbeat, dancefloor-friendly new music for a new generation of music lovers. Afriquoi are an underground sensation that combine live electronics with upbeat African music. The superb 5-piece live presentation fuses electronic music inspired by house, garage, disco, soul and jungle... 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
Fehdah is a future-afro soul vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist who is at the forefront of a developing Irish hiphop and electronic music movement. She is the spiritual daughter of Erykah Badu and Oumou Sangare and the electronic cousin of Peggy Gou. An diverse songwriter who creates an altogether unique interpretation of electronic soul music by drawing on her love of Wassoulou... read full bio
Brilliant musicians, electrifying performers, unconstrained visionaries and all-around kind guys...It is no surprise that Lau is recognized as the center of the modern folk boom. And they have the accolades, enthusiastic reviews and frenzied ovations from enthused crowds in various parts of the world to back them up. Their shelves are groaning under the weight of them. Together, the members of Lau—Kris Drever... read full bio
Kweku Sackey, better known by his stage as K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), is a multifaceted creative force that combines fine writing abilities with shamanistic live performances, ferocious raps, pitch-perfect singing throughout a wide vocal range and some very wicked dancing routines. Not to mention his prowess as a drummer, arranger, conductor and director of art. A true poet and storyteller, he paints... read full bio
Lee "Scratch" Perry is one of the most lasting and innovative reggae producers and musicians of all time and he is revered throughout the music industry. Perry's inventive manner distinguishes him as one of reggae's original gems, from his early days as a vocalist and engineer for Coxsone Dodd's Studio One in Kingston to his production of the groundbreaking Wailers... 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
Dexys, often known as the Dexys Midnight Runners, is a 7-piece band English soul pop band. While the band has experiences major lineup changes over the years, with the only core member being Kevin Rowland, the band continues to create soul-inspired pop for the masses. Two of the band’s most noteworthy tracks are “Geno” and “Come On Eileen.” The... read full bio
ViVA Trio is an extraordinary vocal group expanding the boundaries of classical crossover music. Comprised of three sopranos, this all-female group creates original music and reinterprets the classics into cinematic soundscapes featuring their soaring vocals, and gorgeous three-part harmony. The trio consists of artists coloratura soprano Anna Bateman, mezzo-soprano Erin Fisher, and Katya Tchoubar. Singing everything from operatic classics to... read full bio
Unquestionably, Africa Negra has been the most significant and sincere representative of São Tomé and Príncipean music for the last forty years. The group, which their fans have come to lovingly refer to as "mama djumba," is highly well-known in the lusophone African countries and throughout its global diaspora, including Europe, North and South America. They are known for their unique... read full bio
