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Akasha were the surprise hit of the 2008 Rainforest World Music Festival, and since then they have been in great demand. We are bringing them back again for a encore performance of hot Indian fusion music that is sure to burn up the stage, raise eyebrows and get the audience dancing. Mixing hot Indian percussion with lightening fast guitar licks Akasha redefine Indian music by adding the best of Malay and world influences. Whether on mainstage or in workshops, Akasha present performances of heart, virtuosity, and passion.

Web: http://www.akashamalaysia.com/

French-folk-gyspy-jazz-world madness, Poum Tchack combine so many styles in one set it is almost possible to describe. They hit the stage like an explosion and turn the energy up from there. Hot guitar and even hotter fiddling driven by an incessant beat, that take you on a wild ride of musical genres and antics that leave you breathless, and wanting more. There is no telling what they will do, but it will be great! This is French music with a world of influences that gives a new meaning to energy.

Web: http://www.myspace.com/lespoumtchack

A trio of the most beautifully hypnotic instrument found in Borneo – the sape. These three innovators, each in their own way, have taken this traditional instrument into the future while maintaining its cultural foundations. This ensemble performs some of the most intricate and stunningly beautiful sape music ever heard, and will introduce many innovations that so seamlessly mix with the traditional, they seem to have been played this way for centuries.

The Zawose Family carries on the tradition of one of World Music’s biggest stars: Hukwe Zawose. Signed to England’s Real World Records, Hukwe and his family travelled the world to rave reviews as one of the most unique and entertaining groups. After Hukwe’s passing the family went through many difficult struggles, but have finally re-emerged on the scene to bring their heartfelt music to the world again with all the power and passion of their mentor. With all that they have been through they somehow manage to bring overwhelming joy to the stage. The Zawose Family are truly infectious if not utterly transformational. This is a show not to be missed.

Web: http://www.zawose.org/ or
http://www.bbc.co.uk/africabeyond/africaonyourstreet/features/19488.shtml

A new generation of Korean shamanistic drumming comes to our stage with this energetic quintet that combines driving percussion with evocative traditional winds. They have stirred the spirits from the Lincoln Center, to European stages and on to the steppes of Mongolia. This is modern music with deep roots in a powerful tradition that continues to inspire and excite every new generation.

Consistently pushing the boundaries of Maori music, Moana & the Tribe present a wild fusion of contemporary and indigenous music, dance, songs, poi-rhythms and movement, melding traditional and contemporary styles without compromising either. Moana’s lyrics talk about land, culture, and identity, as well as of spirituality, prophecy, and the respect for women…messages that are universal. As a result, Moana & the Tribe is one of the most successful indigenous groups to emerge from the region. They have performed over concerts tours throughout North America, Europe, Russia, and New Caledonia. Moana & the Tribe are the contemporary voice of the Maori tradition, respectfully bringing their deep cultural roots into a new millennium.

Web: http://www.moananz.com

The “Horse-Hair Orchestra" is a four-member ensemble whose main instrument is the ancient and unique jouhikko bowed lyre. Like a swarm of raspy fiddles with a slithering, edgy pitch, the sound of the quartet ranges from a large string orchestra to an intimate chamber group, or from a sweaty dance hall band to the otherworldly echoes from the depths of the universe. The jouhikko is the oldest bowed instrument of Europe and almost disappeared, being played by only a handful of musicians in remote villages of Finland and Estonia at the beginning of the twentieth century. Although recently revived the jouhikko is rarely heard outside of Finland. Consisting of three generations of well-established Finnish folk musicians, Jouhiorkesteri are the only ensemble wholly dedicated to presenting this unique and fascinating music to the world.

Web: http://jouhiorkesteri.com

With a career spanning 35 years, Muzsikas is the most renowned and popular Hungarian folk music ensemble in the world. Playing in the style of old traditional Hungarian folk bands, their exciting performances transport the audience back to remote Hungarian villages where traditions survive through the centuries. They present the true folk music of Hungary to the international concert stage, the most beautiful melodies of which were considered by Bela Bartok to be equal with the greatest works of music. These include plaintive songs with rhapsodic modal melodies, driving dances that demolish any sense of regular meter, and fiery fiddles over driving drones. Muzsikas have represented Hungary in multiple tours throughout Europe, America, and Austral–Asia.

Web: http://www.muzsikas.hu

For four decades Inti-Illimani's music has intoxicated audiences around the globe. Wedded in traditional Latin American roots and playing more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments, Inti-Illimani's compositions are a treasure for the human spirit. Their stunning blend of instrumentals and vocals captures sacred places, people's carnivals, daily lives, loves and pains that weave an extraordinary cultural mural. Inti-Illimani is South America's ambassador of human expression and their music is a powerful link between the land and the people. This unique sound, forged with passion and poetry, is a mantra for peace in the world and within ourselves. Inti-Illimani has shared stages with Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Mercedes Sosa, Sting, Wynton Marsalis, John Williams, Mercedes Sosa, Youssou'n'Dour, and Pete Seeger.

Web: http://www.inti-illimani.cl

The Jeff & Vida Band’s incredible instrumental fluency exciting approach to stringband music has been a hit nationally and internationally. Their shows span Appalachian bluegrass to alternative country with original timeless ballads, raucous bluegrass barn-burners, and driving acoustic honky-tonk. The material is striking, the arrangements are electrifying, and the result is music that is real, true, and unforgettable. With roots in New Orleans and Nashville and influences from mountain music, old-timey and blues this band is just pure foot stomping fun!

Web: http://www.jeffandvida.com/

Oudaden is one of Morocco’s most famous groups performing concerts around the world for over twenty years. They draw their inspiration from traditional Amazigh (Berber) music. Passionately devoted to their roots, Oudaden’s music is an innovative mix of traditional percussion combined with banjo, electric guitar and drums. Their lyrics speak of the subtleties of love as well as the economic and social difficulties of their region. Their sound is infectious, winning audiences worldwide, and they bring an authenticity to the stage that has won the hearts of Morocco, and soon yours.