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Habana Abierta more »

From Cuba

"Fue la fe de mi socio -y sin embargo amigo- Nat Chediak, la que me hizo embarcarme a ojos cerrados en el proyecto de producir BOOMERANG, el nuevo dis&hellip » read more

Hakeem Onibudo more »

From United Kingdom

Hakeem Onibudo is a dancer, choreographer and founder member of ?Impact Dance?. He began his career by creating a series of popular Xpress Yo?self st&hellip » read more

Hamid Baroudi more »

From Algeria

Restless - and uncategorisable - globetrotter When most Algerian singers go into exile (often because of pressure from the authorities back home), th&hellip » read more

Hanggai more »

From China (Peoples Republic)

The Mongolian grasslands' answer to The Pogues "Let our song never end/Let our fortunes never decline/A cup forever in our hands/A song forever in ou&hellip » read more

Harare Dread more »

From United Kingdom, Zimbabwe

Reading One World Stage is proud to present a heady mix of African dub, roots and soul from the King of African reggae Harare Dread, playing his only &hellip » read more

Hari Sivanesan more »

From Cuba, India

Soulful custodian of the sitar-like veena Not too many of this weekend's performers can claimed to have had recordings produced by one of The Beatles&hellip » read more

Hassan Erraji's MoRoccan Rollers more »

From Morocco

Venerable bandleader with new charges in tow From his leadership of that open-eared outfit Arabesque to collaborations with people like Ali Farka Tou&hellip » read more

Headrillaz more »

From United Kingdom

Brothers Caspar and Darius Kedros used to delve into drum'n'bass under the name of Slowly. Then they went for a more head-banging racket as The Headri&hellip » read more

Heather Nova more »

From Bermuda

"The word has connotations of something visceral and sexual in a subtle way," says Heather Nova explaining the title of Oyster, her eagerly-awaited de&hellip » read more

Heatwave with MC Rubi Dan more »

From Barbados, United Kingdom

The Heatwave DJs have been playing together for five years, three of those as Heatwave. Their residencies include flagship night Heatwave @ Rhythm Fac&hellip » read more

Heir of Insanity more »

From United Kingdom

Heir of Insanity have been described as "living tumbling artworks" by The Independent newspaper (UK). The name of the performance is ?Revolutions? ? &hellip » read more

Hidden Orchestra more »

From United Kingdom

Deeply alluring and cinematic electronic jazz You can list the number of bands whose line-up contains two drummers on the back of a postage stamp. Ad&hellip » read more

Hinemoana Baker more »

Hinemoana Baker is a published poet, fiction writer and playwright. She is also a song and spoken word performer with a voice some have compared to Jo&hellip » read more

Holiwater Project more »

From India, New Zealand, New Zealand Island Territories

A meeting of ancient and modern sounds - classical Indian blended with lush, ambient grooves - courtesy of a collaboration between Vikash Maharaj, mas&hellip » read more

Hollie Smith more »

From New Zealand

Hollie Smith is the name on everyone's lips. Staking her reputation on the strength of standout collaborations with the likes of Trinity Roots, Fat Fr&hellip » read more

Homero Gonzalez more »

From Cuba

The godfather of salsa, Homero Gonzalez brings you a taste of Cuba into your heart and feet with various Latin dance moves. &hellip » read more

Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Orchestra more »

From Egypt

Masterful percussionist with impressive contacts book If Hossam Ramzy carries a calling card, it surely bears the legend 'master percussionist by app&hellip » read more

Hot Tuna more »

From United States

Jorma Kaukonen says that their band name should act as a warning to other young musicians. ?You?ve got to be really careful when you pick a band nam&hellip » read more

Howard Haigh more »

From United Kingdom

Howard Haigh should have no problem in illuminating the occasion. Haigh's primary instrument is the Spanish guitar, and his early influences included &hellip » read more

Hradistan more »

From Czech Republic

Biography 2001: Moravia is a beautiful hilly part of the Czech Republic. The Hradistan Folk Music and Dance Ensemble came to being back in 1950 in th&hellip » read more

Hugh Masekela more »

From South Africa

The Rainbow Nation's jazz godfather "I don't think any musician ever thinks about making a statement. I think everybody goes into music loving it. I &hellip » read more

Hugo Mendez more »

From United Kingdom

As a founder of London's legendary Sofrito Tropical Warehouse parties, DJ Hugo Mendez sits at the forefront of Europe's 'tropical funk' dance scene. U&hellip » read more

Humanature more »

From Australia

'Humanature' by Craig Walsh: A multiple-projection installation using existing trees. Craig says: "Humanature is a site-specific project, which tran&hellip » read more

Huri Duna Dancers more »

From Papua New Guinea

For the first time outside PNG, the Huri Duna Dancers present their traditional cultural celebrations, called 'sing sings'. Decorating their bodies wi&hellip » read more

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble more »

From United States

This band was formed on the south side of Chicago in 1986 as a family group known as "the Phil Cohran Youth Ensemble", the group consisted of eight ho&hellip » read more