Now based in Bogota, Tribu Baharu was first established in Isla Baharu, off the Atlantic coast of Cartegena, Colombia. They are regarded as the country's leading "Champeta Champions" and, as cultural ambassadors, have brought this sound from Barranquila and Cartegena to theater and festival stages all over the world. The group has established themselves as the contemporary heroes of the Afro-descendent... read full bio
The London-based Trojan Sound System, a renowned group featuring vocalists Supa4 Creation, Chucky Bantan and Jah Buck, are a mainstay of the Sound System scene. Representing the most influential reggae and ska record company in history, they tirelessly tour the world. The past ten years have seen Trojan Sound System use the power of ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, dub, dancehall and UK bass... read full bio
A narrative of time concordance, a matter of energy, the essence to which they each provided fuel in their own particular way, the unique sort, couldn't have worked better between the two. Nicolas Dacunha, a product of the Paris suburbs, and Faty Sy Savanet, a Kinshasa native, both spent their formative years in Lemba, the hipster neighborhood of the Congolese... read full bio
In this amazing feat, two guys juggle over 20 instruments live on stage. Tubular Bells for Two, a multi-award-winning smash at festivals all over the world, makes one last performance in honor of the 50th anniversary of Mike Oldfield's groundbreaking composition. Anyone who was a child during the 1970s can recall precisely where they were when they first heard Tubular Bells.... read full bio
Since she was a young child, South African artist Tyla has always wanted to perform, sing and dance; now, thanks to her recent contract to Epic Records and a lot of hard work, her dreams are beginning to come true. Tyla is just the beginning of the music scene in South Africa, which is bursting with energy and innovation. Tyla Seethal had... read full bio
United Freedom Collective has signed to Ninja Tune subsidiary label Dama Dama, run by Maribou State. With radio backing from people like Gilles Petersen, Jamz Supernova, Tom Ravenscroft and Don Letts as well as two sold-out live performances in their hometowns of Margate and London, their first EP "Am Ta" made waves. Musicians Mathieu Seynaeve and WaiFung Tsang met with yoga instructor... read full bio
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Vieux Farka Toure, also known as The Hendrix of the Sahara, is a Malian singer and guitarist. Vieux is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Toure. His music is an eclectic mix of African, reggae, French, and folk genres. His second studio album, Fondo, reached number five on Billboards World Albums Chart and was included in the... read full bio
Renowned in Brazil as a composer/ singer/ guitarist/ percussionist, Vinicius Canturia has garnered widespread acclaim in North America, Europe and Japan since moving to New York and re-launching his career as a US-based recording artist. Originally from the Amazonian city of Manaus, Canturia grew up in Rio and relocated to New York City in the mid-1990s. His career spans several... 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
African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela was born and raised in South Africa. His music proved to be an inspiration to many, and he helped encourage and motivate activists who were against apartheid in Africa. The themes of his songs cover topics like fighting for your rights and for freedom, the art of forgiveness, and the importance of reconciliation.... read full bio
Walela is a collaboration of three amazing Native American artists. Sisters Rita and Priscilla Coolidge formed Walela in 1996. Later, Priscillas daughter Laura Satterfield was added as the third member of the group. Rita started her won music career in the 70s as a pop singer, but then during the 90s decided to come back to her Native... read full bio
Oluwatobi One of Africa's most renowned singer-songwriters, Wande Ojosipe (also known as Wande Coal), has influenced a generation of award-winning singers and musicians. Born on Lagos Island, Nigeria, Wande got his start in music as a young vocalist in his church's adolescent choir. Before beginning to sing professionally, he got his start in the Nigerian entertainment scene as a dancer.... read full bio
To date, WAR has sold nearly fifty million records and performs for 1,000,000 people a year. Among their many achievements, WAR has been honored with seventeen gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. These include: triple Platinum The World Is A Ghetto, multi-Platinum Why Can’t We Be Friends All Day Music, and Deliver the World, and Gold singles from their Quad platinum... read full bio
Wayne Snow's music, which mixes neo-soul, alternative pop, soultronica and jazz with a modern take on the sun-kissed, soulful feelings of his native country, has an irresistible warmth. His passion and appreciation for Afrofuturism, as well as his musical background and childhood in Nigeria listening to singers like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Sade and Marvin Gaye, all evident. It's an essential... read full bio
Accordionist and vocalist Wayne Toups was born on October 2, 1958, in Lafayette, and grew up in Crowley. A progressive Cajun musician, he created a popular new sound by combining Cajun and zydeco elements with mainstream rock sounds (including English lyrics); he called the style ""zydecajun."" One of the most commercially successful Cajun artists, Toups has recorded for the major... read full bio
WizKid is one of the voices behind the summer of ’16 anthem, “One Dance”, along with Drake and Kyla. The wildly popular and catchy pop hit became No. 1 across the world, Drake’s first No. 1 singles in fifteen countries as the lead artist, remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks total, and was named... 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
Xenia Rubinos is an alternative music maker. She specializes in using her loud, unique voice to create beats and melodies for her tracks. Rubinos is influenced by music genres like R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean roots. She delivers her music with force, unapologetically, and takes listeners on a journey with her punk-y, playful vibes. Rubinos’ sound is filled with strong beats,... read full bio
Ben Harris is a producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist. His project is called Yemanjo. Harris was up in the culturally diverse Bay Area of California, and his frequent travels have exposed him to a wide variety of global music styles. Yemanjo's sound is a distinctive blend of organic house beats and downtempo music with sounds from the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.... read full bio
