Artists
Afrobeat cannot stand still. As the genre’s tempting sounds continue a resurgence across the globe, Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) remains true to its original vision of breathing the intensity of Chicago’s rich music scene into the infectious sounds of afrobeat. Rather… (Read More)
Since 2002, the Athens, GA dub reggae collective DubConscious has been on the leading edge of solution-based philosophy, social and environmental awareness, and the evolution of today’s music. They are dedicated to spreading the word on sustainability, unity, and a greater… (Read More)
Originally from Iowa City, IA, recently relocated to Fort Collins, CO, Eufórquestra has been touring more than ever and is continuing to take its cutting edge music in different directions. Their self-proclaimed “Afro-Caribbean-Barnyard-Funk” brings a rhythmic wall of sound, integrating such… (Read More)
Femi Kuti was born in London in 1962 and joined Fela’s Egypt ‘80 in 1978. During the Egypt ’80 tour of the United States in 1985, Femi stepped out of his father’s shadow. Fela had been arrested at the airport, moments… (Read More)
Juno Reactor is a musical and performing act known for the cinematic fusion of electronic, orchestral and global music, the Matrix score and other film works. Central to the project is Ben Watkins, and his collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble… (Read More)
At age 9, K’NAAN was doing what most American kids were doing. He was hanging out on his neighborhood street corner, MC’ing for his friends, dropping Nas and Rakim verses, dreaming of a day when he would posses the lyrical skills… (Read More)
For more than thirty years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has… (Read More)
Grammy Nominated international recording artists Les Nubians have intrigued audiences for almost a decade with their inventive and glamorous Afropean style. This distinctive sound embodies the timeless vibrations of Miriam Makeba, Ella Fitzgerald, Doudou N’diaye Rose, Fela Kuti, Edith Piaf, The… (Read More)
PremaSoul is a Los Angeles-based ensemble that fuses Indian melodies and mantras with jazz, blues, and R&B, creating a sacred Indian and soulful American sound. Their music echoes tradition and resonates into the present. Led by Colorado-born, Indian musician Sheela Bringi… (Read More)
Since his childhood, Vieux Farka Touré has been deeply inspired by the music of his father, Ali Farka Touré. Growing up in Mali’s capital, Bamako, as well as in his father’s hometown of Niafunké in the Sahara desert — both teeming… (Read More)
