BAUL BISHWA (BENGAL, INDIA)
Joyful music by the wandering minstrels of Nothern India led by charismatic singer Bapi Das Baul.

BLACK UMFOLOSI (ZIMBABWE)
Hugely popular a capella song and dance Zulu group from Zimbabwe makes a return to the rainforests of Sarawak. They encompass the most spiritual songs to high octane energetic stage presence.

ISSA BAGAYOGO (MALI)
Known as Techno Issa in his home town, this n'goni player brings his wassoulou music mixed with modern dance samples. Named "Malian Song's Most Promising Artist" in 1999.

MAS Y MAS (UNITED KINGDOM)
Latin gypsy Trio with captivating fiesta music.

SAMBA SUNDA (INDONESIA)
17 piece Sundanese band from Indonesia with mesmerising showpiece of their rich musical traditions.

SIDI GOMA (INDIA)
African-Indians from Gujarat, India - wandering fakirs with their lost traditions of 700 years. A captivating and powerful group.

SILK AND BAMBOO (JAPAN)
Delicate shakuhachi and koto music from Japan. This international group is joined by acclaimed Malaysian dancer RAMLI IBRAHIM making this truly multi-cultural.

SILVERIO PESSOA (BRAZIL)
Exciting music with an exciting band from Brazil mixing traditional Forro music with the contemporary.

THE DOGHOUSE SKIFFLE GROUP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Humour and music with music that has no set boundaries. This 3 men band from the UK will have you in stitches.

TE VAKA (NEW ZEALAND)
Originally from Samoa and now based in New Zealand, this thrilling band brings happy, feel-good songs, dances & log drums from Polynesia.