BaianaSystem - The guitarra baiana, the little wonder guitar that powers Northeastern Brazil's carnival, makes it big with this Bahian group's high-intensity balancing act between Afro-Brazilian roots, Jamaican dub, and hip hop.
Red Baraat - The pioneering bhangra and brass band from Brooklyn, conceived by Sunny Jain, has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound that merges hard driving North Indian bhangra rhythms with elements of jazz, go-go, brass funk, and hip-hop.
Emeline Michel - The reigning queen of Haitian song, Emeline Michel is a captivating performer, versatile vocalist, and one of the premier songwriters of her generation, beloved for combining diverse styles like compas, twoubadou, and rara with social, political, and inspirational lyrics. ,br>
Emil Zrihan - The spectacular Morocco-born, Israel-based countertenor marries Arabic mawal and Jewish cantorial music as he soars through Sephardic and Judeo-Andalusian songs with riveting passion and breathtaking improvisional flights.
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