Reggae

- Echo Minott : Reggae Foundation Singer (Jamaica)

Echo Minott is a veteran and reggae foundation singer; he is among the first ones who introduced Raggamuffin into Jamaica and the rest of the world. Pioneer on Dancehall style with his incomparable voice, he is an inspiration to several musicians, singers and music writers. He performed in the 'sing-jay' style that was immensely popular in the early 80s.

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- Soul Stereo : Reggae Roots Dancehall Sound System (France)

Soul Stereo is one of the most famous and respected European sound systems. It was founded in 1998 in France by 3 selectors and MCs: Rico, Fatta & Tarzan. They play mainly Jamaican Music: Ska, Rocksteady, Soul, Reggae Roots, Rub a Dub, Dancehall and all the last releases coming from Jamaica.

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- Rod Taylor : Reggae Legend (Jamaica)

Rod Taylor was born in Trench Town, Kingston. He cut his first tune "Bad Man Comes & Goes" for producer Ossie Hibbert in 1975. He has recorded a wealth of classic material for producers such as Bertram Brown, Prince Far I, Prince Hammer, Mikey Dread and many other tunes for several producers. Famous worldwide for his cultural hits "Ethiopian Kings" & "His Imperial Majesty". Rod "Rocky T" Taylor now lives in France.

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Oba Simba - The Uprising Reggae Artist (Jamaica)

Oba Simba, the Voice of the People, is a Jamaican singer, songwriter and compositor. He is the icon of new roots reggae music from Jamaicia with his sweet voice and his efficient roots tracks.

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World Music

- Mark Atkins : Aboriginal Didgeridoo Master (Australia)

Mark Atkins is a descendant from the Yamitjti people of Western Australian and Irish-Australian heritage. Mark is a master of the didgeridoo, a storyteller, song writer, drummer and visual artist. Acknowledged as one of Australia's finest didgeridoo players, Mark Atkins is also recognised internationally for his collaborative projects with some of the world's leading composers and musicians such as Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, Ravi Shankar, Sinead O'Connor, Australian icons James Morrison, Jenny Morris, John Williamson and Gondwana and many more.

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- Wild Marmalade : 100% Organic High Energy Dance Music (Australia)

Wild Marmalade is a trio band from Australia created organic dance music with 2 drummers and 1 didgeridoo player. High Groove energy music.

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- Madjid Khaladj : Master of Iranian Percussions (Iran)

Born at Qazvin (Iran) in 1962, Madjid Khaladj started to study the Tombak at the age of seven. A traditional musician, accomplished teacher and player of many instruments, he is unanimously acclaimed as a master of Iranian percussion. Amongst those he has played with are: Hossein Alizadeh, Dariush Tala'i and Hossein Omoumi. He pursues many activities on an international scale: festivals, concerts, conferences, film music (notably with Ry Cooder and Lisa Gerrard). His music has taken him to the four corners of the world: in Europe, the USA, to Japan where he has played with celebrated percussionists such as Trilok Gurtu, Zakir Hussain and Doudou N'diaye Rose.

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- Talam : Indian Contemporary Music (India)

The band was born from the meeting of the musician Dondieu Divin with the Indian singer Santy to release his new album Gandhi Road. From there, the drummer, bass player and other traditional musicians came to joint them such as the Tabla player Prabhu Edouard and the drummer Tony Allen.

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Electro

- Krak In Dub : Drum'n'Bass, Ragga, Jungle Live Act (Argentina)

Since 1995, Krak in Dub has been a musical activist. He began as a reggae selector for "Spartacus Dub Commando" sound system. In 1996, he joined Mas I Mas sound system, one of the pioneers and most influential Junglist sound in France. Between 1997 and 2001, Krak in Dub aka DJ Krakook worked as DJ, sound engineer and promoter for Mas I Mas (more than 150 dates during 4 crazy years). Every party organized by Mas I Mas attracts thousands of people. Mas I Mas intends to extend Reggae, Jungle and Drum'n'Bass to all kinds of people. Musical and intellectual independences are its main aims in all his projects.

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Chug Project (Australia)

Starting out as a DJ in Tokyo in the late 90's, Nick had the opportunity of witnessing the dance music explosion in Japan. Taking inspiration from that experience he returned to Australia in 2000 to work as a full time music producer. Along the way Nick also discovered the sound of the didjeridoo. He was instantly attracted to its synth like quality and took up playing in 97. For many years he played didj with Djs at parties and developed an ability to weave the didj into dance music In the Chug project, Nick has combined this dance music background with 10 years experience as a didjeridoo player. The result is deep, tribal and funky music that blends the organic seamlessly with electronic sound. Great expressive music to dance to and free the spirit!

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