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“DOSI” introduces an energetic sound that combines the diverse sounds of traditional instruments with progressive rock.
Their music was completed by adding powerful guitar sounds and drums to traditional woodwind instruments such as the daegeum and piri, and traditional string instruments such as the geomungo. The five musicians founded the team in 2018, and soon after their debut, they won awards at the most important competitions in Korea's traditional music scene. Since then, they have been performing consistently, and in 2022, they gained great recognition from people through their appearance on a famous Korean TV music channel.
They were selected for Seoul Music Week in 2023, and through this, they are knocking on the door of the international performance market.Soundpuzzle2024-03-09//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/dosi_small_86841.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> South Korea <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/soundpuzzle'>Soundpuzzle</a> <br>Gipsy al Son
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GIPSY al SON
It was born from the desire of Tony Cortés and Yoandy Armenteros, with the blessing of Pablo Reyes –elder brother of the Reyes, founders of the group The Gipsy Kings along with their cousins the Baliardo brothers– to create a new rhythm that will give more musical richness to the fusion of Rumba Gipsy with the authentic Cuban Son.
GIPSY al SON is made up of Gipsy musicians led by Tony Cortés, who in the last 15 years has accompanied Pablo Reyes on his international tours; and Cuban Son musicians, directed by Yoandy Armenteros.
This year comes out our new album titled Gipsy al Son, which contains the GIPSY sound with typical SON modes of expression. The album features new songs complemented by well-known Gipsy Kings songs, whose musical arrangements sound like our new rhythm called GipSon.
GIPSY al SON and its GipSon rhythm provide a new life and dimension to the Gipsy Rumba and the Latin Rhythms popularized by the famous and universal XAVIER CUGAT and PERET.
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GIPSY al SON: 11 musicians on stage + Pablo Reyes as guest artist.
The concert is a show that seduces and immerses the public in a rich cultural fusion of rhythms and sounds that conveys feelings, passion and joy.
Montpellier, January 10, 2024
Gipsy Al Son2024-03-04//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/gipsy_al_son_small_86835.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> France <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/gipsy_al_son'>Gipsy Al Son</a> <br>Morochos
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Twin brothers spreading good vibes. We are the result of the fusion of flamenco
and pop, mixed with a handful of joy, a dose of van life, a guitar, and a cajón.
We came to sing our lives with a clear goal: to spread joy and good vibes
wherever we go.
23 years ago, we were born weighing 1kg each and with some difficulties due to
our mother's premature birth. The live music provided by our parents was a key
ingredient in our recovery inside the incubator. It has been, is, and will be the
driving force of our lives.
9 years ago, we founded the association "Música en Vena", dedicated to
bringing live music to hospitals, improving the health of patients and
scientifically investigating its therapeutic effects. This project has helped us to
understand music from another perspective. "This is the real power of music for
us."
Since we were little, we have been linked to the world of music. Our mother,
Venezuelan, came to Spain to study flamenco dancing. Our father, an architect
by profession, was a jazz magazine editor and has been playing the piano since
he was 20 years old. We started piano lessons at the age of 9 and guitar at the
age of 11. We started composing at the age of 15. Juan had his reggae project
and Ignacio his flamenco project. We have always been making music, but in
separate projects.
At the same time, Ignacio studied Audiovisual Communication at the UCM, and
then worked as a photographer and videographer. He trained as a percussionist
at the Escuela de Amor de Dios. Juan studied Sound Engineering at the IES
Puerta Bonita, and then worked in live sound companies, recording studios and
radio. He also studied trumpet, music production and combo at the Escuela de
Música Creativa.
In the middle of a van trip through northern Brazil, we were forced to return to
Madrid due to COVID 19. During the lockdown, MOROCHOS was born, an
artistic project that has evolved considerably in its two years of life. 'Con
Poquitas Cosas Ser Feliz' is our first album. Currently, we are immersed in the
recording of our next album.
In 2023, we said goodbye to our tour with two very special concerts at the Sala
Copérnico in Madrid and the Sidecar hall in Barcelona. In June, we released
'Babas y arañazos', the first single from what will be our new album, which will
be released in February of next year under the Calaverita Records label.Sonde 3 Producciones2024-02-29//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/morochos_small_86820.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Spain <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/sonde_3_1'>Sonde 3 Producciones</a> <br>STOGIE T
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In African hip hop terms Stogie T is a legend and bonifide O.G. With recording
credits ranging from Styles P, Immortal Technique, Saul Williams, Chinese Man,
Nasty C and others, his battles on KOTD, tours across all five continents and his
global status is not one to be taken lightly.
Stogie T’s artistic credibility and commitment to the culture has seen him win lyricist
of the year twice at the South African hip hop awards and a monumental “Sway In
The Morning” freestyle in 2018 that cemented his position as one of the best
proponent of the lyricism in the game.
Starting with a stellar career as the lead man for the world traveled live outfit Tumi
and the Volume and his various solo projects including an album with French
production team Chinese Man and the Australian hip hop pioneer label Nuffsaid
Records his outlook has always been intercontinental.
It is however, in his iteration as Stogie T that the rapper has come into his own. His
albums ‘Stogie T’ and mixtape ‘Honey and Pain’ as well as noteworthy features
across the world have solidified his spot with the giants of the craft.
Today Stogie T is the true voice for black youth on the continent. Seen through the
lens of South Africa’s highs and lows his music muses on political instability, the
newly won freedoms of the youth, and the shenanigans of the newly minted Africans
down south.Mad Minute Music2024-02-29//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/stogie_t_small_86813.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> South Africa <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/mad_minute_music'>Mad Minute Music</a> <br>Retimbrar
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In one sentence:
Portuguese beats and songs, made new, deeply rooted in the diversity of national folklore, popular poetry and orality, trough chanting and percussive elements - Retimbrar has performed in festivals such as: Jazz Sous Les Pommiers - France, FMM Sines, Maré de Agosto - Azores, Lisboa Mistura, Novi Sad, Serbia, Expo Dubai, opening cerimonies for Womex 2021, Aveiro National Capital of Culture 2024, and is now preparing their first “on the road” European tour, by Spring 2025.
About:
RETIMBRAR is a vigorous movement performed by an 8-piece collective, based in Porto.
Inspired by the country's musical traditions, TugaBeat is the name they give to their sound - Portuguese beats and songs, made new. Deeply rooted in the diversity of national folklore, popular poetry and orality, chanting and percussive elements.
They depart from the rhythm to give voice and string to the narrative of a transformed everyday life with the identity of someone who gravitates between rurality and the traveled pace of other geographies.
They released “Voa Pé” (2016) and “Levantar do Chão” (2022), celebrating a path of collaborations, lived between workshops and projects with musical communities such as folkloric “Ranchos” and “Zés-Pereiras”. With “Retimbrar pelos Cotovelos”, a podcast that tells part of the history of the album, and with “Retimbrar - De Trás p’ra Frente”, the documentary (to be released in 2024) - the band makes their journey known live and behind the scenes.
Having performed in festivals such as: Jazz Sous Les Pommiers - France, FMM Sines, MarédeAgosto - Azores, LisboaMistura, Street Artists Festival - Novi Sad, Serbia, Expo Dubai 2020/22, opening artist for Womex 2021.
In 2023, Retimbrar started touring the album “Levantar do chão”, considered best portuguese album of the year by “Musicasemcapa” publication, also with the single “Maçãzinha” feat Úxia, distinguished by aRi[t]mar Galiza e Portugal as the best portuguese song with 6500 votes. In September 2023, the band closed the first publishing deal with prestigious label “Putumayo Records” , re-releasing “Maneio”.
In November 2023, musician and content creator David Asher Brown featured the band in a post regarding the single "Ao Tambor" as a great example of bands that use alternatives to the traditional drum set.
In 2024, the band continues to be regularly featured in the Trans Global World Music Charts (top 3 for February 2024) and its radio network ; opened the official ceremony of Aveiro National Capital of Culture, backing up Marta Pereira da Costa; has several confirmed concerts to celebrate the 50 years of 25th of April 1975, a date that marked the abolishing of the Portuguese dictatorship regime.
The band vocalist Sara Yasmine is nominated Women in Music Industry Award (APORFEST/Talkfest)
On the 8th of March, International Women´s Day, Retimbrar released a new single “Do Mesmo Cordão” with “Suspiro” a choir of 19 female voices from the city of Ovar.
Makuma.org - António Rui Fernandes - Tours E Produções Musicais, Unipessoal Lda2024-02-29//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/retimbrar_small_86818.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Portugal <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/makuma_org_antonio_e'>Makuma.org - António Rui Fernandes - Tours E Produções Musicais, Unipessoal Lda</a> <br>XIIDO
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"Xiido" is a brass band that combines western and eastern brass. The band's name means "attempt", and like the name, they are making their own music through new musical experiments.
Sousaphone, Trombone, Saxophone from Western and Taepyeongso and Piri from Korea are mixed based on Drums and Janggu from Korea
traditional. This composition is very special and unique, so they has received attention from many experts in Korea since its establishment.
As soon as they debuted, they won the 21st Century Project, the biggest award in the field of traditional Korean music, and were selected for Seoul Music Week, Korea's representative music market.
They are always conducting various musical experiments and are passionate about showing their music to foreign audiences.Soundpuzzle2024-02-28//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/xiido_1_small_86810.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> South Korea <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/soundpuzzle'>Soundpuzzle</a> <br>Paprika
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Paprika is the UK's leading Balkan band whose line-up consists of two accordions, violin, guitar, bass guitar, and percussion. This electrifying group fuses together Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy and Classical music in a whirlwind performance of frenzied virtuosity. Fiery melodies and foot-tapping rhythms are interspersed with lilting laments in high-energy sets from this exciting group. Specialising in bringing rare or lost traditional Balkan music back to life, both the curious listener and the well-versed aficionado are sure to enjoy a host of surprises and fast-paced entertainment.
The band released their eponymous album in 2011 and their second album "Wild, Wild East" in 2019. Paprika performed all over the world, from New Zealand to Japan, including Womad and Glastonbury festivals and prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Paprika2024-02-25//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/paprika_small_86796.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> United Kingdom <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/paprika'>Paprika</a> <br>3PEOPLEMUSIC
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3PEOPLEMUSIC, a creative trio of three traditional Chinese instrumental band based in Taiwan. Guzheng artist Jing mu, KUO, zhongruan player I tung, PAN, and Dizi/Xiao performer Chung, Jen.
3PEOPLEMUSIC combines expertise in classical Chinese music with contemporary perspective, and their performances transcend the gaps of generations and the barriers of borders in its demonstration of the bountiful versatility of traditional music and instruments.
With their outstanding performing skills, richly diverse and refined notes, and a repertoire encompassing a variety of styles and genres, they were selected in music markets such as Schlitzerländer trachtenfest in 2017, and join the project of Battle 3PEOPLEMUSIC ET QUATUOR TANA in 2020.Wind Music International Corporation2024-02-21//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/3peoplemusic_small_86786.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Taiwan <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/wind_music'>Wind Music International Corporation</a> <br>Gonia
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A percussionist and vocalist with based on Korean traditional music, and a guitarist and bassist who have been playing jazz for a long time! It's an obvious and simple combination, but their music is really wonderful and surprising than we could imagine.
The exciting performance of the bass over the unique rhythm of the “Janggu”, a traditional Korean percussion instrument, the splendid improvisation of the guitar, and the stage manners of the traditional vocalist surprised not only Korean audiences but also audiences in many countries.
Gonia performed at representative world music festivals, including Seoul Music Week, Korea's representative international music event, and received positive reviews. They promote their performances to the international market at major events such as English Folk Expo(UK) Visa for Music (Morocco), Fluvial (Chile) and Copenhagen Jazz Festival (Denmark).Soundpuzzle2024-02-19//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/gonia_1_small_86782.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> South Korea <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/soundpuzzle'>Soundpuzzle</a> <br>MAE GAN DANG
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Maegandang (魅衎黨) literally means a group of people who charm and entertain the audience. As the team's name suggests, Maegandang leaves a strong musical impression on the audience through their own overwhelming performances.
Maegandang fills the venue with Korea's amazing string sound using only the traditional Korean strings, the haegeum, gayageum, and geomungo. Three artists have a dream of renovating traditional music, and are realizing it through their works. They are ready to invite people on a journey into the mysterious and deep traditional music of Korea.
Upon debuting in 2022, Maegandang won major awards at the most important competitions in Korea's traditional music scene and successfully completed a showcase at Seoul Music Week, Korea's main music platform.Soundpuzzle2024-02-19//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/mae_gan_dang_small_86778.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> South Korea <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/soundpuzzle'>Soundpuzzle</a> <br>Balkan Paradise Orchestra
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Balkan Paradise Orchestra emerged in 2015 on the vibrant streets of Barcelona, with a unique lineup of ten talented wind and percussion instrumentalists who not only redefine the Balkan genre but also awaken a festive and joyful spirit in every concert where the audience is captivated from start to finish.
Inspired by the rich sounds of the Balkans fused with a wide variety of world rhythms and traditions, BPO creates an eclectic musical experience that transcends borders and cultures. Their ability to connect with the audience is unparalleled, infusing joy and an irresistible urge to move in each of their concerts, whether in Barcelona, Europe, America, or Asia.
Since 2015, they have received accolades such as the Projecte Cabal Musical Award, the Haizetara Award, and even being awarded Best Folk Album at the Enderrock Awards.
During their organic growth, BPO has presented their musical spectacle in countries such as the United States, Canada, Norway, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Poland, Austria, France, and Spain.
In 2024, with the release of their highly anticipated album "Nectar," BPO continues their legacy of innovation and creativity. This vibrant album, inspired by the imagery of bees and their hive, offers a blend of rhythms and world traditions that promise to captivate and surprise every listener. From intimate acoustic moments to irresistible electronic grooves, "Nectar" is an invitation to enjoy the pleasures of life without limits or restrictions. Sonde 3 Producciones2024-02-12//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/balkan_paradise_2_small_86747.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Spain <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/sonde_3_1'>Sonde 3 Producciones</a> <br>Sara Cruz
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Sara Cruz is a Portuguese singer-songwriter. She started writing songs when she was around 12 years old. For about 10 years, the artist has been accompanied by her guitar in acoustic concerts, mostly solo, and has already taken her music to various parts of Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Among other experiences, she has shared the stage with names such as Reuben James, Maria Gadú, and Nuno Bettencourt.
In 2021, she was invited by Yamaha Music Europe to take part in the internationally promoted documentary ''House of Talents'', filmed in Barcelona, alongside 5 other artists from various parts of Europe.Locomotiva Azul2024-02-08//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/sara_cruz_small_86740.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Portugal <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/locomotiva_azul'>Locomotiva Azul</a> <br>Pedro Jóia
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He began playing the guitar at the age of seven with Paulo Valente Pereira at the Academia dos Amadores de Música in Lisbon, and went on to study with Manuel Morais when, at the age of fifteen, he transferred to the National Conservatory, where he completed his classical guitar studies. At the same time, he began studying flamenco guitar, first self-taught and later attending courses with Paco Peña, Gerardo Nuñez and, above all, Manolo Sanlúcar.
He began performing solo and with other instrumental groups from the age of nineteen.
He regularly composes for theater and film/television productions.
In 2008 he was awarded the Carlos Paredes Prize for his album "À Espera de Armandinho", a solo record in which he transcribed for classical guitar works by the great Lisbon guitarist and composer of the first half of the 20th century - Armando A. Freire.
He lived in Rio de Janeiro between 2003 and 2007 where he played and recorded with big names in Brazilian Popular Music such as Ney Matogrosso, with whom he performed two extensive tournées, Simone, Gilberto Gil, among others.
He has performed as a soloist with various orchestras and chamber groups such as the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra, the Venezuelan National Orchestra, the Madeira Classical Orchestra, the Macau Chinese Orchestra and the Lisbon Sinfonietta Orchestra.
He performs regularly with the "Quarteto Arabesco", playing original works and transcriptions for guitar and string quartet.
Since 2015 he has developed a close musical relationship with the American flutist Susan Palma Nidel, performing in concerts in various states in the USA.
Between 2013 and 2019 he played in concert and on recordings with the biggest name on the current fado scene, Mariza, and also with the Resistência group, combining these activities with his own personal projects, such as the Pedro Jóia Trio.
In 2020, he recorded and released the album "Zeca", dedicated to part of José Afonso's work, for which he was awarded the Carlos Paredes Prize for the second time.
He is the musical director and author of the original music for "Amore", by the acclaimed Italian author and playwright Pippo Delbono, a show produced by Emilia Romagna Teatro which has been on a European tour since October 2022.
Locomotiva Azul2024-02-07//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/pedro_joia_small_86711.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Portugal <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/locomotiva_azul'>Locomotiva Azul</a> <br>Cara de Espelho
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"Cara de Espelho" is the result of the meeting of some of the names that have marked
Portuguese music in recent years: Deolinda, Ornatos Violeta, Gaiteiros de Lisboa,
A Naifa, Humanos, among others.
The starting point is the words and compositions of Pedro da Silva Martins (author
and composer of Deolinda, Ana Moura, António Zambujo, Lena d ́Água), to which are
associated the instrument constructions and arrangements of Carlos Guerreiro
(Gaiteiros de Lisboa, José Afonso, Fausto, GAC), the bass of Nuno Prata (Ornatos
Violeta), the guitars of Luís J Martins (Deolinda, António Zambujo, Cristina Branco)
and the percussions of Sérgio Nascimento (Sérgio Godinho, David Fonseca,
Humanos, Deolinda) to serve the unmistakable voice of Maria Antónia Mendes (A
Naifa, Señoritas).
This new band offers a universe of songs with a unique sound, with a social and
urban focus, where you can feel the provocation and sharp criticism of the intervention
song, the presence of popular and traditional Portuguese music and the inspiration
of our great singers.
"the Cara de Espelho (Mirror Face)
so baptized
brings the defects of others
mirrored...."
This is the motto of one of the songs, which sums up the whole concept of the band:
each song is a reflection of virtues or defects, weaknesses, small or great powers, tics,
vices, what it means to be a citizen or, in the broadest sense, what it means to be
human.Locomotiva Azul2024-02-07//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/cara_de_espelho_small_86710.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Portugal <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/locomotiva_azul'>Locomotiva Azul</a> <br>Ngartini Huang
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she is a distinguished professional Guzheng player, stands as a testament to the universal language of music. Born and raised in Medan, Indonesia, she embarked on her musical journey at the prestigious Sun Wen Yen Music School in Shanghai ,China. She has been certified as a professional Level Zither musician as per rigorous standards (China National Musical Instruments Artistic Cultivation Performance Examination)
Her music evokes timeless ancient techniques to more creative ones, crafting ambiences and flirting with different sonic flavours to create an inspiring texture of traditional and modern sound. Invited in 2022 by Indonesia's Got Talent (IGT) organisers as a performer. She is also a lecturer at the University of North Sumatra and created a flourishing music academy focused on teaching the younger generation.DUBë2024-01-05//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/ngartini_huang_small_86681.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Indonesia <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/dube'>DUBë</a> <br>Tori Sparks
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Tori Sparks was born in Chicago, but has been based in Barcelona, Spain, for the past 13 years. Known as a force of nature onstage, she plays an average of 150 concerts each year and has toured in 24 countries, including festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), the Desert Woman Summit (Morocco), and the festival Jardins Pedralbes or InFusion Flamenca (Spain), among others. Her last four albums have been collaborations with four top-notch Spanish and Catalan musicians who are just as comfortable playing a buleria as a they are a blues groove.
The result has been a surprising mix of Tori's native folk, blues, rock and roots music with flamenco fusion. Called "a flawless fusion of styles" (La Vanguardia), "adventurous, pushing the envelope" (Rolling Stone), and “pure art” (Los Conciertos de Radio3), the music’s organic, highly original blend of sounds has won them fans around the world
Their songs have since been heard in countless commercials and television series, most recently in the hit Netflix series SkyRojo. Last year, Tori was one of three artists selected to represent Spain in the international music export program, Global Music Match, which featured artists from 17 countries on four continents.
This year, they presented their latest release, an EP and live show called El Mar Electric. The show is an homage to and a celebration of the mix of cultures and musical styles — American, Spanish, Catalan, Arabic, Latin, and more — that have marked the band’s nearly decade-long collaboration. The band is preparing their next full-length album for late 2024.Afuerenyo Music2023-12-30//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/tori_sparks_small_86677.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Spain <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/afuerenyo_music'>Afuerenyo Music</a> <br>Train To Roots
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Formed in Sardinia in 2004, Train To Roots is one of the most famous bands on the Italian reggae scene and has captivated audiences at hundreds of concerts all across Europe. While constantly pushing ahead and delivering explosive live shows, they have maintained an unusual mix of styles and languages on all of their discography, incorporating everything from the nuances of Jamaican and black music with engaging and funny lyrics in Italian, Sardinian and English. The band began its journey with the debut album of the same name Train To Roots (2005). This was followed by Terra e Acqua (2008) featuring Sargento Garcia and Ranking Joe, which was remixed in 2009 with two bonus tracks, including a collaboration with Errol Bellot. Subsequently they released Breathin’ Faya (2011) and Growing (INRI, 2014), which marked a turning point for the band, bringing a new one way of working and introducing new styles of black music. The fifth album Home (INRI, 2016) is distributed globally by VPAL Music, and includes collaborations of the Italians: Clementino, Madh, Levante and Lion D, as well as Spaniards Aspencat and Auxili. Their
latest work is Declaration N° 6 (INRI, 2017), consisting of eleven unreleased tracks enriched by the participation of Bunna, frontman of Africa Unite and Milan songwriter Eugenio Finardi. During their eighteen years career, Train To Roots have incorporated numerous contemporary elements into their music and faced various challenges. Their continuous growth has led them, in 2019, to redirect the train back to the roots in a broad sense, with a return to roots reggae, sung in Sardinian and Italian, as you can hear on their latest singles.Roble Factory s.r.l.2023-12-06//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/train_to_roots_2_small_86652.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Italy <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/roble_factory_s_r_l'>Roble Factory s.r.l.</a> <br>Herve. Samb
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Herve Samb
Virtuoso guitarist, original composer, and arranger, respected producer, Hervé Samb is a very charismatic individual. He has established himself as an outstanding musician worldwide, with many famous artists such as Marcus Miller, Oumou Sangaré, Salif Keïta, and so many others.
His four previous albums as a leader have all been acclaimed by the public and international critics : CROSS OVER (2009), KHARIT (2012), TIME TO FEEL (2013) TERANGA (2018) through which he confirms a unique style, the «Jazz Sabar» born from the rhythms of the sabar this traditional Senegalese percussion, crossing original melodies inspired by both traditional Senegalese tunes and contemporary jazz and BENN (2021) his first solo opus.
In 2020, he recorded JOLOF, in which he finds the «Teranga Band» again (born from the album TERANGA) to take the «Jazz Sabar» of which he is both the pionner and ambassador, even further.
With JOLOF to be released in 2023, Herve Samb affirms his intention to delve deep within himself, to find what shapes his own identity as a musician and as a human being embodying the values of openness, cultural diversity, and gratitude.New African Production, Inc.2023-12-01//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/herve_samb_small_86641.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Senegal <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/new_african_inc'>New African Production, Inc.</a> <br>Orquestra Voadora
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ORQUESTRA VOADORA
Brazilian Carnaval Anywhere, Anytime
★ Orquestra Voadora | EPK | Artist Page ★
https://www.lonamusik.com/agency-orquestra-voadora
Home Base: Brazil
Traveling Party: 13 pax (11 musicians, Producer, Sound Engineer)
Orquestra Voadora (Flying Orchestra) is a powerful and creative Brass & Percussion ensemble, eleven musicians with the capacity to create the spirit of Rio de Janeiro Carnaval anytime, anywhere, performing on the stage, doing a Parade in the middle of the audience, or both combined, making people feel like being in Brazil. On the wings of percussion and fanfare, the band embarks on their own compositions and great classics of music on a supersonic journey of samba, rock, pop, funk and maracatu.
"Elétrica" is Orquestra Voadora's new show, created especially for the Jazz & Blues Festival Circuit, with a new configuration of its stage performance, exploring resources such as the electric guitar and drums, which give even more weight and dynamics.
Pioneer of the new street Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Orquestra Voadora pilots a block of the largest scale, one of the largest in the city, having 200 brass players, 100 drummers, stilts, jugglers, and nearly 200.000 people attending.
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS:
Carnaval Concert - (Stage & Street)
Elétrica Concert - (Stage & Street)
WORKSHOP - Imagine the enchanting prospect of introducing a music workshop to the community, led by the dynamic Orquestra Voadora. This collaboration promises to be an unforgettable experience.
A good example is the ShowReel of the performance at MIMO Festival, in Portugal, on the stage and a parade through the Park.
★ Orquestra Voadora - Festival MIMO 2022 ★
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI1cc2VUi1g&list=PLAE1VBhUFkZf7bETiYqElt7CbCrro9i82&index=1&t=10sLona Musik2023-11-25//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/orquestra_voadora_small_86620.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Brazil <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/lona_musik'>Lona Musik</a> <br>Rabie Houti Band
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Rabie Houti Band
Origin: Algeria
Home Base: Montpellier
Traveling Party: 5 pax (4 musicians and sound engineer)
Style: Fusion Orientale
★ Rabie Houti Band | Artist page | EPK ★
https://www.lonamusik.com/agency-rabie-houti-band
The Rabie Houti Band is a blend of traditional spanish-arabic and modern music. A fusion between traditional violins from Algeria, electric blues guitars , modern percussion, loud bass and synths. This band is a part of the new North African generation, born between oriental melodies, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. The result is a live trance that takes you on a journey between many worlds.
Rabie Houti : Violin / Lead -
Benjamin Michel : Bass / Moog
Quentin Aubignac: Guitare / Voice
Pedro Coudsi : Drums / Voice
Past festivals:
Journée Musicale de Carthage (Tunisia), Tallinn Music Week (Estonia), Institut Français (Algeria), Chanac Festival (France), Festival de Thau (France), Festival Fiest’à Sète (France), SamAfrica Festival....
Lona Musik2023-11-25//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/rabie_houti_band_small_86617.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> France <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/lona_musik'>Lona Musik</a> <br>SALIF KEITA
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SALIF KEITA
Afro Pop icon, superstar of the African continent for five decades, and one of the greatest inspirations of all contemporary African music. The 2023/2024 show includes some of Mali's greatest musicians such as Guimba Kouyate, Harouna Samake and Madou Diabate, plus the extraordinary Guinean bassist, Mohammed Kouyate. 11 man on stage rocking the audiences all over. All the concerts sold out, it doesn't matter if it's Europe, Africa, Japan, Brazil or the USA... It's a show you can't miss in 2024.
BIO
www.oneworldsmusic.com/salif-keitaOne World2023-11-02//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/salif_keita_small_86591.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Mali <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/one_world'>One World</a> <br>Uxía
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"Galicia's gem"
fROOTS MAGAZINE
"Sublime, wonderful, and an absolutely benchmark"
TIME OUT LISBOA
“A very own style, a unique voice, a folk universe to discover (...). Uxía is a must known name, because of the music, interpretation, and work carried out for the divulgation and preservation of the Galician-Portuguese roots”
MUTANTE MAGAZINE
Uxía, “the voice of the Atlantic” and regarded as the grande dame of Galician music, is celebrating 30 years of a career that has made her one of the main ambassadors of Galician music. She has lent her powerful, earthy vocals to renew Galician traditional music connecting it with Atlantic cultures, blending Galician alalás with morna, fado and African and Brazilian rhythms.
She has published 12 albums, and received the Best Roots Music Album Award at the Independent Music Awards in Spain for Meu Canto, which was selected as Top of the World Album in Songlines Magazine. Among other projects, she is the artistic director of the International Lusophone Festival, Cantos na Maré.Damadriña Producións2023-10-28//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/uxia_small_86576.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Spain <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/damadrina_1'>Damadriña Producións</a> <br>DOPEBOY DMG
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Dopeboy DMG
Dopeboy DMG est un homme de verbes et de paradoxes.
Dès le premier regard posé sur l’artiste sénégalais, force est de constater qu’il porte la
marque des grands. Incontestablement prolixe dans sa musique, il est néanmoins aussi avare
de mots que réservé en interview. Il ne saurait expliquer ses oeuvres, il les vit, les ressent. À
l’image d’un peintre écorché vif ou d’un poète maudit face à ses lecteurs, le jeune artiste
laisse à son public et ses fans le soin d’établir leurs propres interprétations de ses oeuvres,
aussi singulières qu’elles puissent être.
Dopeboy DMG est un artiste à part, souvent incompris. Il semble en décalage avec son
environnement, voire avec son époque, et cela, depuis le début de sa carrière. Il découvre
en effet le rap à 12 ans à travers les oeuvres de 50 Cent et de G-Unit. De cette découverte,
naît une fascination chez lui, qui deviendra par la suite une évidence. Il se met alors au rap à
17 ans, convaincu d’être fait pour cette musique.Madoky2023-10-28//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/dopeboy_dmg_small_86571.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Senegal <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/madoky'>Madoky</a> <br>TDZ (TIMOH - DJAM - ZADJIB)
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Djam & TiMoh
Au fil des années, Djam et Timoh ont cultivé leurs talents individuels et accompli un beau parcours. Aujourd’hui, les deux frères allient leur passion et leur sens inné de la performance pour nous offrir un projet magnétique. Une complicité artistique totale, avec un allié : Zajib, guitariste originaire de Sidi Bel Abbès qui s’est formé à la musique électronique à Amsterdam.
Ensemble, les trois pirates explorent de nouvelles sonorités mêlant les influences andalouses, chaabi, africaines et reggae, avec l'Electro et la Dance.
Ce projet musical espère transcender les frontières et les genres, et célèbrer la diversité culturelle et la puissance de la musique pour nous rassembler et nous faire danser.
Madoky2023-10-28//www.womex.com/virtualArtists<img src="//www.womex.com/virtual/image/artist/tdz_timoh_djam_small_86566.jpg" vspace="3" hspace="8" align="left"><span>from:</span> Algeria <br><span>submitted by</span> <a href='//www.womex.com/virtual/madoky'>Madoky</a> <br>