Taj Mahal is an American musician and songwriter who is known for his blues rock music and for incorporating world music into his music. Mahal plays the guitar, harmonica, and piano as well as many other instruments. Over the years he has released around 30 albums, has received three Grammy Awards as well as ten nominations and has received the... read full bio
One of South Africa's most significant post-Apartheid vocalists is Thandiswa. She started her career with the bands Jack Knife and Bongo Maffin, which was one of the first acts in the Kwaito dance music genre. Following six critically acclaimed albums with Bongo Maffin, she embarked on a solo career. Zabalaza, her debut solo project, went double platinum and garnered multiple... 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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
Lost Bayou Ramblers is best known for their Cajun Music. They have toured across the country in clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The Lost Bayou Ramblers wanted to try something new musically. To create a new sound that combined not just the sounds of their heritage, but all the musical influences they grew up loving. By... read full bio
The Wailers are a reggae band that consists of members Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Aston Barrett, Jr., Junior Marvin, Donald Kinsey, Owen “Dreadie” Reid, Josh David Barrett, Javaughn Bond and Shema McGregor. They are the last remaining members of Bob Marley & the Wailers and they continue to perform the music long after the death of Bob Marley. Some of... read full bio
Maestro Ravi Shankar left a lasting impression on world music history and culture during his decades-long and continent-spanning career. A prominent figure in the Hindustani music tradition and a virtuoso Indian musician and composer renowned for his sitar skills, Shankar transformed the centuries-old form into what is now as acknowledged as it is today and introduced Western audiences to the... read full bio
The Scorpios, a Sudanese band, successfully destroys cultural barriers in search of a unifying rhythmic happiness by fusing Arabic rhythms, guitar skills and a type of swooning cyclical ecstasy with a raw Eastern funk sound. In order to produce a sound that has as much in common with Detroit as it does with Khartoum, heavy bass, synthesizers, horns and percussions are driven... read full bio
The String Revolution is a dynamic and inventive instrumental guitar ensemble that challenges the limits of modern music. They are the Grammy Award® winning guitar trio. They are known for their thrilling performances, combining many genres and styles to create original compositions and an enthralling sound. They are a trio of outstanding guitarists. They have a devoted fan base and... read full bio
The Supervillains is a reggae quartet, based out of Florida, comprised of members Scott Suldo, Dominic Maresco, Daniel Grundorf and Tom Moulton. Their music is an exciting mixture of reggae, punk and funk. They have released eight studio albums since their formation, and have shared the stage with Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, Fishbone, Streetlight Manefesto, Mu330, Inner Circle, Authority Zero, the... read full bio
Worldwide explorers of music The Turbans bring together music from "many places," electrifying audiences with the Eastern Mediterranean bacchanalian mood. They produce innovative music for the twenty-first century that is influenced by old melodies, drawing on the rich cultural history of both the Levantine and Balkan regions. The interstellar live show, which is sonically enormous and visually arresting, embodies the skill,... read full bio
