9Bach - Llyn Du (Official Video)
Lisa Jên’s ethereal vocals in Welsh and 9Bach’s exquisite arrangements, fusing traditional harp, dulcimer and guitar with heady bass, saw them take out the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Album in 2015. With three albums under their belt, 9Bach’s moody, otherworldly sound has also seen them win a big fan in Peter Gabriel.
Ana Tijoux - 1977
Ana Tijoux is the standard bearer for rap en
Español, breaking down barriers between generations, voices and cultures and
speaking out against injustice. Her hybrid sound captures where the street
meets tradition, tough yet tender, political yet celebratory. Since the late
1990s, she has won acclaim throughout Latin America and Europe, especially for
her signature albums 1977 and Vengo.
BAYNK - Could You [Official Music Video]
BAYNK has been credited with being the sound of a new
generation. His bass-heavy electronic tunes and stage presence get even the
most sedentary bodies dancing. His story of accidental fame is an entertaining
one, rising to fame after uploading a mix to soundcloud. His premiere
performance was at St Jerome’s Laneway festival in February 2016 and he’s since
garnered a staggering online following in NZ and overseas.
Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra Live In Buenos Aires
Fronted by controversial filmmaker Emir Kusturica, who
has twice won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, this feisty 11-piece Serbian band
couples anti-globalist messages with wild, eclectic music. Drawing influence
from frantic Balkan rhumba and hot gypsy rhythms, the No Smoking Orchestra’s
loveable, dishevelled sound fuses dancing with passionate beliefs.
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