The ensemble Alash is a throat singing band from Tuva, Russia, that performs traditional Tuvan music with some non-traditional influences.
“It’s one of the most astonishing sounds a human body can produce.” — Washington Post
“Alash … pretty much knocked everybody’s socks off.” — Pegasus News, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
“The Tuvans were astonishing in various styles of khöömei (throat singing), from frightening growls to otherworldly overtone whistles … Alash's many songs about ‘fast horses and pretty girls’ were pleasingly punctuated by equine snorts and neighs from their horse-head fiddles. The result came close to magic …”
— Songlines
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” Solas continues to captivate audiences with their spellbinding musicianship and genre-defying creativity.
“SAMA: To Listen” is a documentary directed by Darek Mazzone, a filmmaker, radio host, and cultural connector whose lifelong work has centered on the transformative power of music and Produced by John Goodfellow, a musician, author and developer based in Seattle
Simon Okelo and One Vibe Band with Special Guests - The Madaraka Black Tie Gala 2026: Music That Heals & Empowers
Led by Kenyan-born artist Simon Javan Okelo, One Vibe Band blends African rhythms, soulful vocals, and global sounds to inspire unity and joy. Based in Seattle, they’ve performed nationwide and internationally, uplifting audiences through powerful performances that celebrate culture, connection, and community.
