The sweet, soulful sounds of traditional 'son' - the uplifting Spanish / Afro music from eastern Cuba with guaracho, bolero and the powerful rhythms akin to salsa.
Virtuoso jazz fusion drummer with Weather Report and Return To Forever, Billy is one of the creators of the modern drum sound.
90s folk-rock exponents, promising a high-octane, hit-rich show from their extensive back catalogue of material.
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Evergreen Aussie singer, artist, comedian and TV personality - possibly the original pioneer of World music - with his critically-acclaimed live show. Expect all the favourites: 'Sun Arise', 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport', 'Two Little Boys', 'Stairway to Heaven'...
A master clarinettist who is 'the king of wedding music, with many couples setting the date only when absolutely sure Ivo and his band are able to perform. Their sound is jazz-inspired and improvisational, yet maintains the traditional Thracian elements from which it evolved'- Womad.
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The emergence of Ska Cubano is the creation of an alternative cultural history. The mission was led by Peter Scott of casinosounds and Natty Bo of London ska band, 'Top Cats', who went to Santiago de Cuba, the Caribbean capital of the east (oriente) of Cuba and the cradle of almost all the best Cuban music, to preach ska. After several visits, ska culture was established in Santiago, with great new arrangements of Cuban classics and bands performing to a growing following. The cream of the musicians then came together to perform a ska supergroup, Ska Cubano!
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Toumani Diabete's music is strongly rooted in the Malian tradition, but also open to a wide range of other influences, such as jazz and flamenco. He has always sought out other musicians from around the world who are willing to experiment with him and he played a pivotal role in Damon Albarns Mali Music project and scooped a Grammy for his album with compatriot, Ali Farka Toure.
Combining enthusiasm, passion, socio-political issues and attitude, these six young musicians present a unique sound that incorporates strings, furious drums, trance, improvisation, experimentation and elements of roots music. Winners of Best Newcomer at the 2004 BBC World Music Awards.
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