Manu Chao
The French polyglot Manu Chao started his musical career as a busker and ended up an international rockstar of global fusion
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Kaia Kater
Canadian Kaia Kater's a tough, drawling voice and magnificent banjo work seamlessly together, marking her as a contemporary, organic part of an ancient tradition
Calypso Rose
A legendary figure in the Caribbean, the septuagenarian singer Calypso Rose has had a remarkable 40-year long career and is still going strong
Hugh Masekela
Known as the 'father of South African jazz,' horn player Hugh Masekela was one of South Africa's finest musicians who used his music to protest against the apartheid regime
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
Anouar Brahem
A exceptional oud player and collaborator, Anouar Brahem is one of the leading lights in Tunisian music
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
DakhaBrakha
The Ukrainian folk quartet with with rebellious and anarchic spirit are a formidable live act
Siobhan Miller
The award-winning singer Siobhan Miller arranges traditional songs, providing a fresh take on Scottish folk
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
