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
Ragamala Dance Company
Rooted in the expansive South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, Ragamala Dance Company manifests a kindred relationship between the ancient and the contemporary. In this evening-length performance, eleven dancers conjure a realm where time is suspended and humans merge with the divine.
Al Bilali Soudan
From Timbuktu Mali, AL BILALI SOUDAN are members of an extended family of craftsmen who for generations have been sought-after musicians and griots. The band is a torch-bearer of quintessentially Tamasheq music shaped by continuous exchange between tehardent and the hand percussion.
Luca Argel
Luca Argel is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and poet, based in Portugal. With a degree in music from UNIRIO and a master's in literature from the University of Porto, he divides his time between the stages, books and other creative projects, such as soundtracks for dance and cinema, radio programs and podcasts dedicated to Brazilian music. He has poetry books published in Brazil, Spain and Portugal. His latest album, “Samba de Guerrilha”, was released in 2021.
Bandua
Driven by Moorish and pagan traditions, Beira Baixa, the home of Bandua, is steeped in pre-Christian culture with a rugged, hyper-regionalized story of folk music. With their synthesis of folk music and downtempo electronic, Bandua hopes the area’s ancient tradition of storytelling music will find a new generation of listeners.
Groove&
The biggest feature of our team is that it consists of women, all members are Korean traditional percussionists. This is why we constantly study traditional percussion instruments. The limitation of being composed only of percussionists and the limitation of having only six hands that can play becomes the driving force for experimentation and challenge. We find different sounds in one instrument and use less common percussion instruments to create new combinations. So it breaks people's general expectations for traditional percussion instruments and shows freshness. We believe this freshness will bring many advances to the use of traditional percussion instruments.
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.