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Daara J
In 2003, a singing/rapping trio called Daara J released one of the most exciting hip-hop albums on the planet. Boomerang’s 13 tracks deal with racial pride, community solidarity, fighting oppression, morality, love and respect (for fam, women and self).
By Tom Terrell

Ojos De Brujo
Barcelona’s 10-piece traveling Gypsy music carnival, Ojos De Brujo, caught the attention of music fans around the world by splicing their infectious flamenco rhythmic patterns with any and every sonic texture they could get their ears on.

Soweto Gospel Choir
“Africa is like a beast that has been sleeping all along but has now woken up,” says David Mulovhedzi, musical director of the Soweto Gospel Choir, “And now we’re showing the world what we’ve got.”
By Jeff Tamarkin

Forro In The Dark
The leather chapeau de cangaçeiros worn by Forro In The Dark is the traditional cowboy/bandit hat of northeast Brazil, birthplace of forro, the music that is FITD’s raison d’etre.
By Piotr Orlov

The Chieftains
In 2007, the Chieftains will celebrate 45 years together, with founder Paddy Moloney still at the helm. Many talented players have come and gone, but this Irish juggernaut continues to tour far and wide.
By Tad Hendrickson

Stephen Marley
He launched his career at the age of seven, when he and his siblings formed the Melody Makers. Since the group’s dissolution, he’s spent most of his time in the studio, producing music for his brothers.
By Wes Orshoski

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