Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a renowned South African vocal group celebrated for their mesmerizing harmonies and profound cultural significance. Founded in the 1960s by Joseph Shabalala, this a cappella ensemble blends traditional Zulu music with contemporary styles, creating a unique and transcendent sound. Their performances are a captivating fusion of intricate vocal arrangements and mesmerizing choreography, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of their homeland. Ladysmith Black Mambazo gained global recognition through their collaboration with Paul Simon on his "Graceland" album, which earned them a Grammy Award. Over the decades, they have consistently spread messages of peace, love, and unity through their music, solidifying their status as global ambassadors of South African culture.

Virtuosic musicians Justin Adams and Mauro Durante come together with a special opening performance by Ganesh Rajagopalan to create a truly unique experience.

Puuluup is a duo – Ramo Teder (Pastacas as a solo artist) and Marko Veisson. A pinch of surrealism, modern folklore and talharpa revival! The old and the new stick together like water and sleet in Puuluup’s oeuvre

World-renowned Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo captivates listeners with her ethereal and transcendent melodies rooted in Tibetan vocal traditions.

Brothers Gabbi and Daniel Dluzewski and sister Natasja Dluzewska grew up in the village of Håga, one of Scandinavia's great Viking strongholds during the Bronze Age. The area, near the city of Uppsala, was once a rich archeological trove of gold artifacts from the 900 BC tomb of King Björn before looters robbed it of that distinction, but treasures of a different sort still remain: the enduring riches of Nordic oral and musical traditions.

The Klezmatics are globally-renowned world music superstars — and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy award. The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York City’s East Village in 1986 with klezmer steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism and eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk.

“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

Creating a captivating blend of Afro-Maghrebian rhythms and hypnotic desert blues, Bab L’Bluz assures a powerful and enchanting musical experience.

Dunava (from the Bulgarian name for the Danube) is a women's choir, based in Seattle, made up of singers with broad musical and performance experience and a passion for intricate harmonies and vocal techniques. Dunava is dedicated to studying and performing traditional folk songs from the Balkans and Eastern Europe with respect and authenticity.

Lois was NISA’s Chairwoman of 2017 and 2018. (*Northwest Indian Storyteller’s Association) I recall a quote from my beloved late mentor, Vi Hilbert, who once told me…”We breathe life into our stories, the testimony of our ancestors, share them so they are remembered and respected as gifts.”

Barbara is a passionate educator who uses storytelling to teach all ages and was involved in the conception of Canoe Journeys. She currently works for the Suquamish Tribal Education Administration Department and enjoys spending time with her four children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

...Tamikrest is a cutting-edge 21st-century rock group that just happens to live in the middle of one of the world’s most remote deserts... (quote of a fan)

Scúru Fitchádu is a punk aesthetic solo project from Portuguese artist Sette Sujidade. It combines agressive basslines, heavy beats and traditional funana from Cape Verde islands.

Peter Culshaw: Music journalist and composer exploring world music, documenting great musicians, and embarking on a spiritual musical journey.

Carmen Rizzo, Two Time Grammy nominated Record Producer, Artist, Electronic Musician & Technologist & Meriem Ben Amor, a talented Tunisian Canadian singer known for her warm, ethereal voice and versatile musical abilities come together in the band Didon.

Wesli's music reflects his artistic vision and his ability to blend distinctive styles to create something unique and inspiring. His work is a demonstration of the diversity and richness of Haitian music, highlighting its cultural significance and its potential to reach audiences worldwide.

Aynur brings to life music that’s based on traditional folk songs, with many of them being at least 300 years old. Many of her lyrics are about the life of Kurdish people, and in particular, the joy and suffering of Kurdish women. She blends Kurdish with Western music, creating her own unique style that is both freshly modern and deeply rooted in tradition.

Josué was ordained as a priest of voodoo, also known as vodou, at the age of 17, and has since become a vocal advocate for the religion and its traditions. He has worked to dispel myths and stereotypes surrounding voodoo and to promote understanding and tolerance of Haitian culture both in Haiti and abroad.

"...an expert and author on conflict resolution...Ian Brennan [is] an American who has wandered the globe in search of original music..." -The New York Times

Amjad Ali Khan is an undisputed virtuoso of the sarod and one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians. Performing with his talented sons, this first family of the sarod represents seven generations of sarod players and musicians.

In Strings for Peace, Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin joins Khan and his sons. By interweaving the two distinct worlds of Spanish guitar and Indian ragas, these legendary artists make an eloquent and impassioned call for harmony across cultures.

Eugene Hütz is a Ukrainian-born artist, songwriter and front man of international punk band Gogol Bordello – a rare musical force raucously illuminating stages alongside System of a Down, Rancid and Dropkick Murphys, dueting with Regina Spektor, and cutting albums with Rick Rubin & Steve Albini.

Very few musicians have managed to develop an art of such amplitude that coherently mixes such a great variety of styles and techniques without losing its identity. A Bregović piece can be recognized on the very first hearing and seems to address the whole Earth with no distinction of race, sex, age or religion.

The Naghash Ensemble is a contemporary music ensemble from Armenia featuring three female singers, duduk, oud, dhol and piano. They perform new music written by Armenian-American composer John Hodian based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash.

Kultur Shock has been a staple of the PNW Global scene since the 90’s. Their hard rocking shows are legendary. On this rare event we have a chance to see a live performance of the band exploring the deep and vibrant Balkan Blues form called Sevdah.