Sinan Cem Eroğlu
"Sinan Cem Eroglu is some of the best instrumentalist and the first modern virtuoso of kaval in today's Turkish Folk Music..." - Songlines Magazine - Francesco Martinelli
"There is no doubt that Eroglu performs in all roles with a significant degree of skill that may be considered prodigious." - Songlines Magazine - Michael Galea
Duende Libre
Comprising core members Alex Chadsey (bandleader and keys), Jeff Busch (percussion), and Farko Dosumov (bass), Duende Libre is collectively influenced by the trio’s direct connections with master musicians including Clinton Fearon, Dudley Nesbitt, Dave Hassel, Jesse Bannister, Chucho Valdés, Carlos Santana, Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores, and Joe Santiago.
Chuchito Valdes
“In its nearly 40 years of bringing world-class entertainment to southern Washington State, Water Music Festival presented Diego and Chuchito who were hailed by many audience members as the best concert they have ever attended.” - Diane Marshall, President, Water Music Series
Gunhild Carling
“Gunhild Carling, Swedish musical sensation performed an outstanding set of swingin’ jazz, which consisted of a mix of originals and jazz standards.” – Big City Rhythm and Blues Magazine
The Afronauts
The Afronauts, based in Krakow, Poland, is a colourful and dynamic group set on delivering energetic performances to their audiences.