Nathalie Joachim is a Haitian-American artist, flutist, composer, and vocalist from Brooklyn, New York. Apart from her solo career, Joachim has been the co-founder of the urban art pop duo, Fluxtronix. She is known for being able to perform anything from classical to indie-rock and is also known for being an advocate for social change and cultural awareness. Joachim has... read full bio
NATIVE Sound System is a radio program broadcast in the United Kingdom and presented by Sholzstilltippin and Addy Edgal from their studio in London. It may be heard on NTS Radio every Friday at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The show documents African culture while showcasing upcoming musical talents from Africa. The show's focus is on African music. The show... read full bio
Originating from the thriving music scene of Guinea, West Africa, Natu Camara has become an international star because to her captivating presence and strong voice. Born in the heart of West Africa, she is a powerful singer and songwriter whose presence and music reverberate as a perfect fusion of iconic voices like Tina Turner, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, and Miriam... 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
Nella is an up-and-coming Venezuelan world music and jazz artist who has most recently been a Latin Grammy Award Winner for Best New Artist. Nella is from the Venezuelan Island of Margarita and she has recently graduated from Berklee College of Music where she shone as a soloist. Nella’s music stems from her country’s folklore roots and the music of... read full bio
Nerija, a group of musicians based in London who have won the Jazz Newcomer Parliamentary Jazz Award and been nominated for the Jazz FM Breakthrough Act of the Year, perform vibrant and unique music that draws inspiration from jazz, hip hop, afrobeat and South African Township. The seven-piece ensemble contains up-and-coming musicians including guitarist Shirley Tetteh (Maisha, Gary Crosby's Groundation), trumpeter... read full bio
The music of Latin Grammy Award Winning Flautist Nestor Torres reflects a layering of influences; a range of tastes and textures, from Smooth and Latin Jazz to Classical and Pop. He is to the flute what Chris Botti is to the trumpet and Herbie Hancock to the piano. Nestors performances are exceptionally dynamic, inspiring_mesmerizing. We would prepare a repertoire consistent... read full bio
Nihiloxica is a project that employs a dark, techno-sensible prism to concentrate the full power of Uganda's old Bugandan drumming culture on the modern dance floor. The cross-continental band, comprised of UK musicians Spooky-J & pq and members of the Nilotika Cultural Ensemble, was founded by them and was nurtured in Kampala by renowned label Nyege Nyege Tapes. They explore the... read full bio
Niki Jacobs- singer, recording artist, and founder of Nikitov- has been a pioneer of Yiddish music for over fifteen years. Since her debut in the music industry, she has released four studio albums and an EP. She has performed across Europe, including at the Royal Cocertgebouw in Amsterdam, and at the Jewish Festivals in Munich, Vienna and Budapest. Niki also... read full bio
Nila is an Indian-English singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and ceremonialist. She sings in English and incorporates mantras and folk music with contemporary electronics into her medicinal songs. She is fascinated by ancient languages and blends lyrics from Peru and India. She creates soul-nourishing and uplifting music, and she frequently sings in ceremonial contexts, directing people back to Spirit and themselves through activities... read full bio
No Nazar is a global music group that uses music from diasporas to empower and bring people together. We value and honor every individual, irrespective of their sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, financial status, or faith.Global genres including gqom, kuduro, arab, afrobeats, amapiano, baile funk, desi, uk garage, hip hop & soul, and much more will be heard.... read full bio
Israeli superstar Noa, whose recent recording of classic Israeli songs with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra was an enormous success, will return to North America in April 2013, performing these cultural treasures created by Israel's most illustrious songwriters.... read full bio
A nationally beloved star, Noura Mint Seymali, is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from Mauritania. Nouras father, Seymali, and stepmother, Dimi, were important musical figures in Mauritania who helped her gain experience in the world of performances. By the age of 13, Noura was composing and touring with her stepmother as a backup singer. With the help of her grandmother,... read full bio
Nu Genea, formerly known as Nu Guinea, is an eclectic group from Naples that seamlessly blends various musical genres such as funk, disco, electronic, and world music. Founded by Lucio Aquilina and Massimo Di Lena, the group has been creating innovative music since its inception. Their debut album, "Nuova Napoli," released in 2018, received critical acclaim and put them on the... read full bio
Under the direction of multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Excell, a combination of virtuoso players, talented producers and creative composers come together. A 10-piece big band with influences from jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae and dance music may be expected to play with razor-sharp skill. Special guests on the new album "Freedom Fables" include Ego Ella May, K.O.G., Pat Thomas, Cherise, Ria Moran and... read full bio
African musical history comes to life when master drummer Obo Addy steps on stage. As a prominent member of the first generation of African musicians to bring their traditional and popular music to Europe and America, this versatile magician of the drums embodies the past, present and future of Ghana's musical culture. An original and respected composer whose music reaches... read full bio
Steven Umoh, better known as his stage name Obongjayar, is a Nigerian musical artist who performs a mixture of Afrobeat and spoken word. Obongjayar was born and raised in Calabar, Nigeria, and was raised by his grandmother as his mother had to flee to the United Kingdom to escape from Obongjayar’s abusive father. While growing up, Obongjayar found an escape... read full bio
OKAN draws their name from the term for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. They blend Afro-Cuban origins with jazz, folk and world rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love. OKAN is fronted by Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and drummer and vocalist Magdelys Savigne, who are both Grammy and Latin Grammy nominees. They sing in Spanish, English and Spanglish. Espiral,... read full bio
Olan's music, which she performs as a producer, DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist, is just as intriguing and difficult to describe as she is. Olan, who was born Luzana Flores in Georgia to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father, credits her early musical training in the church. She spent her adolescence polishing her bass, guitar and songwriting abilities while listening to Paramore in... read full bio
Olga Tañón is a multi-million-selling, Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican tropical and Latin music singer, songwriter and set designer. Seven gold and five platinum albums have been given to "La Mujer de Fuego" (the woman of fire) during the course of her career. With the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the album Nuevos Senderos, she became the first female Puerto Rican... read full bio
