TOURING ARTISTS 2020
Minyo Crusaders rework traditional Japanese folk songs (Minyo) with Latin, African and Caribbean rhythms to create some of the most infectious music between South America and Japan. The punchy and inventive arrangements of this big band breathe new life into these traditional working-class folk songs. Their debut album "Echoes of Japan” was released in April 2019 and the band have already made waves picking up fans across the globe. Watch out for their premiere European tour this November hitting some of the most superb festival stages such as Überjazz, Le Guess Who, Oslo World and even Transmusicales.
origin: Japan
label: Mais Um
availability: 2020 / spring, summer
BaianaSystem are currently of the most exciting and successful bands hailing from Brazil – more specifically, Bahia, the state with the strongest African cultural heritage in the country. Aiming to manifest and champion the sound of the Black Atlantic, their urban style takes in deep connections between Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean, from the roots of samba to global bass culture. Their latest release (2019) features illustrious guest appearances like Manu Chao. Tribal electro-dub making a big step to the next level.
origin: Brazil
label: Universal Mgb
availability: 2020 / summer
Gilberto Gil & Family - Nossa Gente: Family closeness produces a relationship of great freedom and intimacy on and off the stage. Gil is coming up with a new family based project and a refined repertoire of songs from across his illustrious work. Carrying out a fundamental role in the constant modernization process of Brazilian Popular Music, his career spans now over 50 years as one of the most relevant and influential artists with dozens of record releases and countless awards.
origin: Brazil
label: Gegê / Sony Brazil
availability: 2020 / summer
Juana Molina is one of the most original, imaginative and internationally embraced Argentine musicians today. Her musical creativity is overflowing audiences with emotions, and mysterious atmospheres. A “deep dig into the unknown that brings back unexpected brilliance". Media like the quintessential tastemaker Pitchfork and also Mojo, MPR, New York Times, Liberation, Spex have all praised Juana who is just about to release new songs.
origin: Argentina
label: Crammed Discs
availability: 2020 / spring, summer
Ephemerals’ upcoming fourth album The Third Eye (Jan 2020) bears witness to how far the band have come from their traditional soul beginnings. They are jazz innovators, weaving popular song structures and vocals into updated spiritual and orchestral sounds, for the millennial listener. Ephemerals have toured extensively across Europe and will be back on the road at the start of 2020 with a futuristic set.
origin: UK
label: Jalapeno Records
availability: 2020 / all year
Jungle by Night: This nine-piece disco-funk-krautrock-dance machine from Amsterdam is an oddball ensemble within its own cosmos. A danceable and thundering live-act that connects with crowds like no other, with beaming fun and energy along the way. Unstoppable and touring throughout the international festival landscape, this week to celebrate their heart-blooded performance at Hamburg's Reeperbahn Festival.
origin: the Netherlands
label: Rush Hour
availability: 2020 / all year
WORLD/URBAN
Bosq (DJ)
origin: USA/Colombia
label: Ubiquity Records
availability: 2020 / all year
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Sonido Tupinamba (DJ)
origin: Argentina/Spain
availability: 2020 / all year
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La Pegatina
origin: Spain
label: Warner
availability: 2020 / summer
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Liniker e os Caramelows
origin: Brazil
label: Altafonte
availability: 2020 / summer
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WORLD
Adriana Calcanhotto
origin: Brazil
label: Sony Brazil
availability: 2020 / summer
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El Gusto
origin: Algeria/Israel/France
label: Because
availability: 2020 / spring
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Gilberto Gil "in concert"
origin: Brazil
label: Gegê / Sony Brazil
availability: 2020 / autumn
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Juan de Marcos Afro-Cuban All Stars
origin: Cuba
label: A-train, world circuit
availability: 2020 / autumn
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JAZZ / SOUL / FUNK / HIP HOP
Amaro Freitas
origin: Brazil
label: Far Out Recordings
availability: 2020 / spring, summer, autumn
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MF Robots
origin: UK
label: Membrane
availability: 2020 / spring, summer
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Oddisee & Good Compny
origin: USA
label: Mello Music Group
availability: 2020 / summer, autumn
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Oso Leone
origin: Spain
label: R&S / Apollo
availability: 2020 / all year
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FURTHER AVAILS 2020
Akkan • Anchorsong • Anthony Joseph • Calypso Rose • Combo Chimbita • Cymande • Horace Andy • Incognito • Jazzanova • Kokoroko • Kruder & Dorfmeister • Lefto • Maisha • MF Robots • Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions • Nubiyan Twist • Nubya Garcia • Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares • Oumou Sangaré • Querbeat • Saul Williams • Seward • The Hot 8 Brass Band • Tahira
