Kayhan Kalhor
The Iranian kamancheh player Kayhan Kalhor is a master of classical Kurdish music as well as a brilliant collaborator, having recorded countless albums with musicians from from India, Turkey, Mali and beyond
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Flats & Sharps
The bluegrass quintet from Cornwall who have spent five years together perfecting a display of striking harmonies and stunning musicianship
Angélique Kidjo
The Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo is a global superstar – a leading figure in African music as well as being a prominent activist and ambassador for UNICEF. In 2018 Kidjo won the Songlines World Pioneer Award.
Afro Celt Sound System
Afro Celt Sound System's winning formula combines high energy African rhythms with Celtic influences and Indian percussion – the ultimate festival party band
Oumou Sangaré
Known as the 'Wassoulou songbird', Oumou Sangaré is one of Mali's greatest singers and activists who is constantly challenging gender inequalities
Mulatu Astatke
The musician and composer Mulatu Astatke is often described at the 'Father of Ethio-jazz,’ is an influential star of Ethiopia's musical golden age
Daoirí Farrell
The award-winning Irish singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell has had an impressive rise to prominence since his debut release in 2016
Toumani Diabaté
Hailing from a line of musicians said to go back 71 generations, Toumani Diabaté is the undisputed king of the kora, the defining instrument of West Africa
Johnny Kalsi
The British Indian drummer Johnny Kalsi has done more for the popularity of the Punjabi double-sided barrel drum known as the dhol than anyone else
Lau
The three mavericks that make up the award-winning trio Lau – Kris Dever, Martin Green and Aidan O’Rourke – are known for their sense of musical adventure
