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
Dino d’ Santiago
Dino D'Santiago is a Portuguese singer of Cape Verdean descent, a champion of Lisbon's new wave of Afro-electronic sounds, and a mainstay in Portugal's hip-hop and R&B scenes. Inspired by his roots in Santiago, Dino blends traditional Cape Verdean music with new genres to create what is recognizable today as his signature sound, which can be heard on his albums
SINNOI
Referring to the oldest traditional shaman music of Korea, SINNOI presents contemporary sounds with their mix of Korean shamanic folk music, jazz, and modern electronic. Pursuing a minimalist composition with rich, deep musical interplay of improvised and delicate exchanges, SINNOI delivers new styles that transcend genres and musical ages.
Kutiman
Ophir Kutiel, professionally known as Kutiman, is an Israeli musician, composer, producer and animator. He is best known for creating the online music video project, ThruYOU, a self-titled album, and the viral ongoing series "Thru the City" including his "Mix Tel Aviv" piece, which went viral on YouTube.
Yoni Battat
Since getting his first oud at age 16, Yoni has been fascinated with Arabic music and the music of his Iraqi Jewish family. At Brandeis, Yoni began studying Arabic classical music more seriously, working with artists such as Layth Sidiq, Jamal Sinno, and Mal Barsamian. He also enrolled in related courses in Arabic language, Ethnomusicology, and peace-building.
Mike Stellar
His monthly radio show for Radiozora in Hungary has been going for 7 years already, always with a good flow of guest mixes. Also a resident at Ozora Festival. He was part of the Red Bull Music Academy Portuguese team since 2004 until 2019, where he was responsible for all bookings and events Red Bull Music related. Music consultant for the Portuguese 2 Michelin star chef, José Avillez, taking care of music and sound-related issues for his restaurants in Lisbon and Porto. The star is of course Belcanto (42nd on the Pellegrino list).
KANATAL
The core of Kanatal’s creative direction lies in the relationship between people and nature. From self-identity to ethnic integrity, music allows them to break through the constraints of language, race, and geography. The members explore their own ethnic backgrounds from an international perspective, discovering new dialogues with the world.
Selma Uamusse: Portugal/Mozambique
Selma Uamusse explores the roots of her country of origin, using Mozambican rhythms and lyrics in native languages, using traditional instruments such as timbila and mbira, combining everything with electronics and other references that mirror her diverse influences.
Delbert Miller: Skokomish Tribal Storyteller, Drummer, Carver.
“Delbert reminds us to remember who we are and where we come from, and secures the foundation of our identity,” said Pam James, a fellow Skokomish tribal member.
Elaine Grinnell: Jamestown S’klallam Tribal Storyteller & Singer
Elaine also serves on the Jamestown S’Klallam Culture Committee, the Native Elders Committee of the University of Washington, Northwest Native American Storytellers Association board, and is a certified Klallam language teacher.
VILDÁ
VILDÁ is a blend of indigenous Sámi yoiks, grooving rhythms and improvisation, inspired by Sámi people's close connection to nature, present-day pop and Finnish folk. VILDÁ’s musical dialogue is a journey to the Sámi land - the vast landscapes, arctic hills and frosty winds
📷 Joanna Suomalainen
Golosa La Orquesta
A beautiful mixture and musical fusions: tango, chachachá, milonga, waltz, bolero added to jazz, rock, pop and world music. Golosa La Orquesta is a music of celebration and conscience.
📷Juan Dintrans
Debashish Bhattacharya
Debashish Bhattacharya's music has given a niche of Hindustani Fusion. Produced numerous world music collaborations, and made cross cultural bridges as a reference for the futuristic projects in Indian and global music.
Dobet Gnahoré: One of Africa's most beloved singers
“Gnahoré has an extraordinary voice, and she wields it in so many unique and distinct ways that not only do we not get tired of hearing her, but it doesn’t even occur to us that we can’t understand the lyrics. Gnahoré’s voice has an extraordinary personality—one second, she’s a diva, belting out R&B over a soft-rock backing of acoustic guitar and percussion, and the next she’s telling us how it is, ripping the mic right into her hands (or it sounds like she is, anyway) and preaching lyrics directly out of the stereo.”
– Bitch Magazine
Medicine Singers: Powwow meets Spiritual Jazz and Punk
“This is experimental art… We're showing people experimental art from the Eastern Algonquin side of the world.” - Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson
Hania Rani: Polish Pianist, Singer, Composer
“One can be lost but can find home in his inner part – which can mean many things – soul, imagination, mind, intuition, passion. I strongly believe that when being in uncertain times and living an unstable life we can still reach peace with ourselves and be able to find ‘home’ anywhere’ This is what I would like to express with my music – one can travel the whole world but not see anything. It is not where we are going but how much we are able to see and hear things happening around us”. — Hania Rani
Les Filles de Illghidad: First Female Fronted Tuareg Blues Band
To emerge from this small village to perform on stages around the world is no small feat and is a testament to the band’s unique sound. But their home is more than their narrative. Illighadad is central to everything about the band, from their repertoire, the way they perform, the poetry they recite, even the way they sing.
Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) - North Korean Shamanic Funk
“A most astonishing show musically and immensely entertaining- Ak Dan Gwang Chil from South Korea. WOW!!!”
— Bob Boilen, NPR Music
Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna: Chilean singer-songwriter
Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna were nominated for Best Artist 2016 by Songlines magazine alongside Mariza, Seckou Keita and Lura.