Trip Hop Samba

Jul-Aug 10, Oct-Nov 10, May 11

| Brazil

"The future of Brazilian music" says Caetano Veloso about CeU. Being a songwriter herself, she's different from other young singers from Brazil, both clever and erotic.  More...

Garifuna Music & African Roots

Jul 10, Oct-Nov 10

| Honduras

He is one of the most exceptional and passionate Garifuna artists of his generation. He is collaborating with AfroPop Star Youssou N’Dour and will release his 2nd album in 2010....  More...

Progressive Jazz, World music

Apr-Nov 10, all year on request 10, all year 11

| England

This young band from London makes music with an inimitable, beautiful sound...Portico Quartet sounds like nothing you´ve ever heard before.  More...

Brazilan Pop

Jun-Aug 10

| Brazil

With 51 albums released, Gilberto Gil has 12 gold records, 5 platinum albums, 7 grammys and sold more than 4 million records.  More...

Ska / Pop / Punk

all year 10

| Germany

Germany's best and famous Ska-Band has more than 21 years of live experience. After an outrageous Winter Club Tour 2009 /2010, the Busters will be ready for Europe!  More...

African Pop Music

May-Jul 10, all year on request 10

| Benin

Her musical worlds are boundless. The 4-time Grammy-nominated World music icon from Benin will be on tour in Europe in 2010.  More...

World-Jazz

all year 10, all year 11

| France

Richard Galliano is worldwide known for having "discovered" the accordion in jazz music. He played more than 150 concerts around the globe last year!   More...

African Pop Music

Mar-Apr 10, Jul-Nov 10, all year on request 10

| Mali

The "Golden Voice of Africa"!   More...

Cantautore

May-Aug 10, all year on request 10

| Italy

Gianmaria Testa’s warm, dusky voice tells stories of wind, earth and fog, objects that soar from one horizon to another.  More...

Fado

Sep-Nov 10, all year on request 10, Feb 11, all year on request 11

| Portugal

Ana Moura is an outstanding voice in the new generation of Fado vocalists, transcending her youth with a maturity that speaks of the pain of separation and unrequited love.  More...

Punk-Rock

all year 10

| USA

In July at the Vans Warped Tour in the USA - in September on European Tour together with The Offspring - their new record "Good views, bad news" was released on August 21st.  More...

music from the grasslands

May-Nov 10

| China

A leap from folk phenomenon to crossovers pioneers without losing their soul.  More...

Vocal Jazz

Jun-Jul 10, Oct-Nov 10, all year on request 10

| USA

Gretchen Parlato´s voice is a thing of wonder. Striking the ideal balance between precision and flexibility, she is never predictable! About her new album Billboard Magazine wrote: “The most alluring jazz vocal album of 2009.”  More...

Contemporary music of the Balkans

May-Jun 10, Aug-Oct 10, all year on request 10, all year 11

| Yugoslavia

He is a magician of music, rooted in the Balkans and nevertheless headed in the 21st Century which in he fully lives.  More...

Big Band/ Contemporary Jazz

Sep 10, all year on request 10

| Norway

An unique ensemble, composed of 14 Jazz-Musicians and one "Electronic Master" with an ambitious music arrangement and a touch of absurd Norvegian spirit. Attention: New album out! Highly varied live performance!  More...

Flamenco, Soul, Jazz

May-Sep 10, all year on request 10, all year 11

| Spain

She is considered as the new star of flamenco music - an aspiring singer whose husky voice is steeped in R&B and full of Soul. The international press loves her.  More...

The New Voice from Cape Verde

May-Aug 10, all year on request 10, all year 11

| Cape Verde

How beautiful she is! Her personality and talent bring a true breath of freshness to the music of Cape Verde.  More...

Singer-Songwriter

all year 10

| Germany

He won the "Echo" for best newcomer and toured with artists like Gentleman - certainly he can look back on eventful experience with concerts from Cuba to Marocco!  More...

Mali Blues

May 10, Jul-Aug 10

| Mali

Multi-award-winning for their last album, Bassekou Kouyate and his band belong to the most interesting rediscoveries from Africa.  More...

Contemporary Jazz

May-Aug 10, Nov 10, all year on request 10

| France

A boy genius of the Jazz piano, whose passionate energy and substance makes his piano playing quite impressive, and whose originality is awe-inspiring.   More...

Rock, Alternative

all year 10

| England

Sie gelten als „Untouchable live act“ und spielten in Großbritannien bereits einige beachtliche Shows. Ihr erstes Album kommt 2010 auf den Markt unter Mitwirkung der Produzentenlegende Andre Horstmann.  More...

Folk, Acoustic Soul

all year 10

| Canada/ France/ Haiti

Laveaux’s distinctive husky purr and folksy, soul-soaked guitar finger picking will make her to a great discovery.  More...

Raï, Oriental Pop Music

May-Aug 10, all year on request 10, all year 11

| Algeria

The king of raï and a great star of world music. For years, he has delighted his fans and has even reached the top of the pop-charts with the hymn “Aicha”.  More...

Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban

May-Aug 10, Oct-Nov 10, all year on request 10

| Cuba

The superb Cuban pianist’s new album “Afreecanos” was released in early 2008. Spirit and passion are guaranteed - also live on stage!  More...

Sufi / Ambient / World-Beat

May-Jun 10, all year on request 10, all year 11

| Turkey

Turkish born, Montreal based World-Beat musician and DJ/producer subtly fuses the spiritual Sufi music with contemporary sounds – now adding video elements.  More...

Electro-Swing

May-Oct 10, all year on request 10

| France

Caravan Palace – up-beat electro-Swing which guarantees to make you move your feet. This act from Paris gives Swing its adequate stand in the 21. century.  More...

Reggae, Dub, Jazz

Jul-Aug 10, all year on request 10

| USA

Probably no Band in the World combined Roots Reggae and Jazz as skillfully as the Californians and mixing the sound with Dubtunes.  More...

Afrobeat

all year 10

| Germany, Nigeria

He is one of the most successful afrobeat artists resident in Europe, powerful and inspiring. Political, mobilizing, cosmopolitan, visionary.  More...

African and Central American Roots

Aug 10

| Guatemala, Honduras, Belize

The most compelling music out of Caribbean Central America comes from the stunning women, Umalali, the Garifuna Women Collective.  More...

Hip Hop, Experimental, Funk

all year 10

| South Africa

Since their first live recording, Tumi And The Volume have become one of the most popular South African musical exports, enchanting audiences across world.   More...

Reggae

all year 10

| Jamaika

Horace Andy is undeniably one of Jamaica's most distinguished and beloved vocalists. As a roots reggae songwriter and singer, he is known for his falsetto vocals and hit songs.  More...

Latin Urban

all year 10

| Colombia, Germany

This Latin troubadour with its genre-mixture of traditional Latin American influences, combined with rap and hip hop elements guarantees an impulsive live performance.  More...

Mbalax, Funk, Soul und Afro Brazilian

Jun-Aug 10, Oct-Nov 10, May 11

| Senegal

His album Lamp Fall with its Brazilian touch brings him to the forefront of the contemporary African music scene. A fusion of mbalax, funk, soul and cuban music.  More...

Contemporary African Music

Jun-Aug 10, all year on request 10

| Mali

Rokia Traoré is back! Her latest album "Tchamantché" is breathtaking. Current African music has never sounded so modern!  More...

Afro-Brazilian Pop Music

May 10, Jul 10, all year on request 10

| Brazil

A great new album will be out soon and we’ll be able to book some festivals in Europe with this whirlwind of energy who’s a big star in Brazil, Spain and Portugal  More...

Afrobeat

May 10, Jul-Aug 10, all year on request 10

| Nigeria

Like his father Fela in the 1970's and 80's, Seun Kuti today might become, for a new generation of music lovers, the incarnation of afrobeat.  More...

Middle Eastern Folk-Pop

all year 10

| Israel

Ethiopian folk music, Arabic poetry, Yemenite chants, Biblical psalms and Caribbean rhythms - with this blend T.I.R.P. has already taken Israel by storm.  More...

Flamenco Hip Hop

Jun-Jul 10, all year on request 10

| Spain

Brings up a new flamenco vision combining traditional music & dancing elements with fresh hip hop. Her powerful presence guarantees a great mestizo show!  More...

Jazz

all year 10

| Italy

Gabriele Mirabassi is one of the most acclaimed clarinetists of the international music scene.  More...

Popular Brazilian Music

May-Aug 10

| Brazil

The Brazilian angel spread her wings this summer in Europe. With "Sim" Vanessa da Mata delivers a wonderful album.  More...

French Pop,Afro-Caribbean

| France

Soha has a stunning stage presence. Inspiring music between chanson and Cuban rhythms.   More...

Jazz, R\'n\'B, Funk

all year 10

| Germany/Ireland

He is an absolute shooting-star in the jazz scene and is getting excellent international critics for his new album and live concerts! His charismatic attitude guarantee a great show!  More...

Cantautore

May 10, Jul-Sep 10, Nov 10, all year on request 10, Feb 11, all year on request 11

| Italy

The multifaceted Italien Songwriter Vinicio Capossela sounds like a cross between Tom Waits and Sergio Leone, channelling the spirit of Fellini and Kerouac.   More...

Punk-Rock, Rock

Jun-Aug 10, all year on request 10

| Israel

Useless ID released their first LP in 1996, different projects with for example with The Ataris succeeded. On their own label "Falafel Records" they had also released two LP's over the past years.  More...

Electro Tango

Jun-Jul 10

| Argentina, Uruguay

Has opened new dimensions for Tango with their mixture of tradition & modernism, of bandoneon & electronic programming & won i.e. a Latin Grammy.  More...

Brasil, Vocal Jazz

all year 10, all year 11

| Germany

The voice artist Céline Rudolph is unanimously celebrated by the press as the vocal discovery and her new album was released in April.  More...

Contemporary Harmonica Music

Jun 10, Oct-Dec 10, Apr 11, all year on request 11

| Finland

A real discovery from Finland! Sväng plays harmonicas, and harmonicas only. A refreshing and uplifting new phenomenon in the field of contemporary music.  More...

Brazilian Pop

Jul-Nov 10

| Brazil

Her instant success once gave her the name Queen of Samba-reggae. Today her tours around the world have made her an ambassador of Brazilian pop music.  More...

Afro-Reggae

| Ivory Coast

Tiken Jah Fakoly has established himself as one of the figureheads of the new reggae scene in Africa. Infectious reggae beat with hard-hitting lyrics  More...

Punk Rock

all year 10

| Canada

After the demise of their former band "Belvedere" guitarist Steve Rawles and drummer Graham Churchill decided to get back on the road with "This is a Standoff"! After two LP's full of melodic skate punk they're touring around the world.  More...

Gypsy Violonist, “Devil’s Fiddler”

all year 10

| Hungary

“Devil’s Fiddler” Roby Lakatos is not only a scorching virtuoso, but a musician of great stylistic versatility: gypsy violinist, classical virtuoso, jazz improviser.  More...

Ska, Punkrock

all year 10

| Argentina

With their new album "Tanquito", the Argentinean titans of ska conquer the european stages in summer 2010.  More...

Funk, Jazz

Jun-Sep 10

| USA

in cooperation with Tsahara Productions - ...full-bodied urban dance grooves,´pop, sweltering funk, irrepressible disco nostalgia, dance-hall-infected reggae/hip-hop jams, and flavourful poly-ethnic dub  More...

The new voice of fado

all year 10

| Portugal/Germany

He's a real cosmopolitan. Telmo Pires, a portuguese who grew up in Germany mixes Fado tradition with modern influences.  More...

Singer-Songwriter, contemporary Brazilian Pop

Jul-Sep 10

| Brazil

His universe reaches from North-eastern music to hard Rock’n Roll. Rhythm always beats in Lenine’s music, but he is also a soft singer-songwriter on the inside.  More...

Indian Diaspora Rock

all year 10

| UK, India

Susheela Raman won with her debut album ’Salt Rain’ the BBC Newcomer Radio 3 Award for World Music in 2002 as well as the Mercury Music Prize.  More...

Flamenco, Gospel

all year 10

| Spain

Classical flamenco meets Pop, Soul and Gospel with all the rage from Bob Marley, the Beatles, Police, Ray Charles or Nirvana.  More...

Dub

May 10, Jul-Sep 10, all year on request 10

| Great Britain

DUB COLOSSUS - A Town Called Addis is an extraordinary project which combines hypnotic grooves with awesome bluesy vocals and South-Middle African sound.  More...

Urban Caribbean

all year 10

| USA

One of New York’s best new dance bands, mixing up the Latin boogaloo of the 60’s, Cuban religious music, some American soul and Fela - like Afrobeat.  More...

Electronic one man live show

all year 10

| Brazil

His Sao Paulo breakbeats are a success in Europe with a clear mission: make music to make people dance until their minds have lost control over their body.  More...

Tropicalia Sound

all year 10

| Brazil

A great artist who preserves the idea of the Tropicalia Movement like no other. An idol for all contemporary Brazilian artists.  More...

Brazilian Busker Music, Maracatu

all year 10

| Brazil

Straightforward busker music and spontaneous vocal improvisation, horn riffs and rhythmic poetry, traditional and modern composed on the spur of the moment.  More...

Singer/Songwriter

all year 10

| Uruguay

Already been nominated for Latin Grammy, Grammy & Latin MTV Awards, the Oscar winner 2005 gets excellent critics for his new live album ‘CaraB’.  More...

Reggae, Dancehall

all year 10

| Germany

With her amazing voice, the Dancehall-Queen Zoe is definitely established in the world of soul and reggae as a reputable artist.  More...