Les Ttes Brules first rose to prominence in the 1980s, and quickly became the most well-known bikutsi band, at home and abroad. The band was formed by Jean-Marie Ahanda, and included the guitarist Zanzibar, who remains well-known for innovative attachment of foam rubber to the bridge of his guitar, which made the instrument sound like a traditional balafon. Zanzibar's death... read full bio
The song "People" by singer/songwriter Libianca is one of those rare TikTok songs that deserves more than just a popular dance move. When she shared a self-shot video of herself performing a stripped-down version of her most recent track in what appeared to be a Colours session, the internet reacted as it usually does: The global success brought her a... read full bio
Lido Pimienta performs an eclectic mix of music, a modern take on Afro-Columbian tradition. She uses electronic music mixed with chanting, artistic vocals, and improvisation to create her sound. Her album, ‘La Papessa’, won Pimienta the Polaris Music Prize. The Globe and Mail has called Pimienta “the artist of the year.” Pimienta is also an advocate for gender, race, motherhood,... read full bio
Liraz Charhi is a singer, composer and actress who has dazzled audiences both on stage and in front of the camera. Liraz's most innovative musical endeavor blends contemporary beats and sounds with the regional flavors of her Persian heritage. At the height of the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s, Liraz's family left Iran for Israel. Liraz was raised in an Israeli Persian... read full bio
Lisa Gerrard is one of the most individual and fascinating singers and composers in the world. Her career spans almost two decades with Dead Can Dance, award-winning motion picture soundtracks, and a series of acclaimed solo and collaborative albums. This album offers a concise and convincing insight into the various strands of her musical output. Lisa's musical journey began... read full bio
London Afrobeat Collective is excited to return to the festival circuit after spending the last two years in the wilderness creating a massive new repertoire that draws on their favorite inspirations from around the globe. Their high-energy live show is not to be missed. They got their start in the London scene and are a frequent smash on the UK & Europe... read full bio
Loreena Isobel Irene McKennitt is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who writes, records, and performs world music that is influenced by both Celtic and Middle Eastern traditions. She was awarded the Order of the Maple Leaf and the Order of the Order of the Canadian Dove. It is well known that McKennitt possesses polished and crystal-clear soprano vocals. Over... read full bio
Los Angeles de Charly are a Mexican musical group led by their namesake vocalist Carlos Charly" Bec_es. The group formed in 1999 after Charly Bec_es and fellow vocalist Guillermo "Memo" Palafox left the popular group Los Angeles Azules. Like Los Angeles Azules, they are leading exponents of the romantic Mexican cumbia."... read full bio
In a span of time that is shorter than three years, Los Aptos frontman Juan Ortega, now 18 years old, has gone from learning to play the guitar on YouTube to posting versions of his favorite Mexican regional music on Instagram to starting his own band. The popularity of the band's online covers of Sad Sierreo songs has already propelled... read full bio
Los Yonics are a Mexican pop group formed in the 1980s. Los Yonics began playing together in San Luis Pedro but later moved to Acapulco, playing both tropical pop music and ballads. Their music became very popular among American Hispanics in cities siuch as Los Angeles, San Jose, Phoenix, Arizona, and El Paso. They had a string of #1 albums... read full bio
Major League DJz is a dynamic South African music group that has taken the hip-hop and kwaito music industry by storm. Comprising of twin brothers Bandile and Banele Mbere, the duo has established themselves as sought-after DJs with a unique and versatile style. Born on January 3, 1991, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, the Major League twins were raised with a... read full bio
Marc Anthony is the number one selling tropical/salsa artist in the world-- the salsa phenomenon of his generation who made a spectacular musical crossover. Marc's talent has also catapulted him unto the silver screen and the Broadway stage. He has been described as the quintessential urban Latino Renaissance man. Marc's cultural sensibility was formed both by the New York City... read full bio
Born and raised in Argentina, singer/songwriter, actor, and fashion model Marcelo Molina started getting involved in show business while working as a radio announcer and TV actor in soap operas produced throughout Latin America. He attended the Spanish Performance Arts Academy while living in Madrid. In 1999, Marcelo Molina had the opportunity to sing along with Jos Carreras, Plcido Domingo,... read full bio
Mariachi el Bronx is not a mariachi band. They are a fusion of classic mariachi sound with current synth and electric sounds, and in their more recent years, they have incorporated a hardcore punk sound into their musical style. The band consists of Matt Caughthran, Joby J. Ford, Jorma Vik, Brad Magers, Ken Horne, Vincent Hidalgo and Ray Suen. Their... read full bio
A classically trained pianist, musician and virtuoso singer, one of Israel's greatest and most notable talents, Marina Maximilian Blumin is regarded by some as a once in a generation" phenomenon. Marina released her debut album in the spring of 2011, produced by Tamir Muskat of the internationally acclaimed band "Balkan Beat Box". The album includes originals, which she wrote and... read full bio
Martyn Joseph is a wholly original and astounding artist. Rip apart what you believe you know about singer-songwriters. He produces a performance for a single guy and a guitar that is dynamic, captivating and impassioned. Whether speaking to 200 or 20,000 people, he consistently disperses the gathering. His powerful and moving songs have the unusual capacity to speak directly to the heart.... 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
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
Sari Abboud started as a dreamer with a talented soul. Known as Massari around the world, the name is a representation of his rich cultural background. As a proud Lebanese-Canadian, Massari didn’t want to be about just fame and glory; he wanted to connect with his fans and be a real role model for his people and offer them all... read full bio
From her first recorded performance as the lead vocalist with the renowned traditional Celtic group DeDannan to her long-term collaborations with Nashville artists Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck and others, Maura O'Connell has combined an unmistakably deep, rich and versatile voice with her signature talent for finding what's most potent in the work of a wide range of genre-hopping songwriters in order to pull... read full bio
