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Sê Tin Saba more »
From United Kingdom
Sê Tin Saba fuse traditional musics drawn from India, West-Africa and the Middle East. The 3 musicians, each a multi-instrumentalist in their own righ&hellip » read more
System 7 more »
From United Kingdom
2001 Biography: Founded by Steve Hillage (guitarist with 70's prog rockers Gong) and Alex Paterson of The Orb - System 7 is one of the few ambient/tec&hellip » read more
Syriana more »
From Algeria, Ireland (Irish Republic), Jordan, United Kingdom, Palestine
Where Americana meets Arabia "Syriana is more than just a band. It's a concept. An attitude. A perspective. A place where themes of tolerance, libert&hellip » read more
Syd Arthur more »
From United Kingdom
Pastoral psychedelia with added jazz and folk Sometimes you have to check the calendar to make sure you haven't unwittingly travelled through time. T&hellip » read more
Swami more »
From United Kingdom
Blending hard?hitting hip hop beats with heavy grunge-metal guitar riffs, ferocious rap and rock vocals, Swami represent a revolution in music. Repre&hellip » read more
Svetlana Spaji? with Andrew Cronshaw more »
From Serbia, United Kingdom
Serbian songbird joins eclectic European folk summit Take a traditional Serbian singer, a British maestro of the zither, an Australian multi-instrume&hellip » read more
Susheela Raman more »
From India, United Kingdom
Smoky-voiced protector of Tamil traditions To most, Susheela Raman's moment in the sun came in 2001 when her debut album Salt Rain made the shortlist&hellip » read more
Sundog more »
From United Kingdom
In 2010, Arthur Jeffes began some solo piano concerts under the name Sundog as a way to explore his sometimes more romanticist- minimalist ideas outsi&hellip » read more
Submotion Orchestra more »
From United Kingdom
Haunting electronica with dubstep echoes The world is often a confusing place where seemingly opposing forces can co-exist together. And so it is wit&hellip » read more
Stuart Clarke more »
From United Kingdom
Acoustic guitarist Stuart Clarke is a rapidly maturing and individual talent performing regularly at UK events including Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Hi&hellip » read more
Stretch People more »
From United Kingdom
Acoustic guitarist Stuart Clarke is a rapidly maturing and individual talent performing regularly at UK events including Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Hi&hellip » read more
Strawberry more »
From United Kingdom
Fraser Hooper gives a mesmerising performance as Strawberry. Without sating a word he has entertained audiences the world over, gently encouraging vo&hellip » read more
Stornoway more »
From United Kingdom
What kind of folkery is this? Don't let the name deceive you. After all, the Thompson Twins were a three-piece and none of Frank Zappa's Mothers Of I&hellip » read more
Stickleback Plasticus more »
From United Kingdom
Ostracised by the world of Competition Ballroom due to an over-enthusiastic technique, ex-champions Yvonne and Barry have become Outlaws of the Dancef&hellip » read more
Stewart Copeland & Vittorio Cosma more »
From Italy, United Kingdom
Stewart Copeland, Vittorio Cosma and Raiz (on vocals) will be performing with the Taranta Ensemble at WOMAD Taormina.&hellip » read more
Steve Rice more »
From United Kingdom
Steve Rice runs Downbeat Melody vintage reggae sound system in Bristol and also hosts the radio show of the same name on Passion Radio every Saturday &hellip » read more
Steel Pulse more »
From United Kingdom
Whenever certain monthly music magazines run out of ideas and reheat their Great British Albums Of All Time feature, there?s one absolutely blistering&hellip » read more
State of Bengal more »
From United Kingdom
State of Bengal (SOB) was one of the key DJ/producers to arise from the cutting-edge British-Asian music scene. The project?s main creative force, Sam&hellip » read more
Squeeze more »
From United Kingdom
Witty, wondrous pop in the English tradition Nostalgia may give those years something of a hair-sprayed shine, but the late '70s and early '80s pop&hellip » read more
Spring Heel Jack more »
From United Kingdom
John Coxon and Ashley Wales often operate out on the fringes of music, but they've also wandered into the mainstream, producing the phenomenally succe&hellip » read more
Spooky more »
From United Kingdom
Duncan Forbes and Charlie May grew up in Dorset, listening to Roxy Music and the Cocteau Twins. Charlie went on to play with Ultramarine, another act &hellip » read more
Spiro more »
From United Kingdom
English traditional music in modernist hands Good things come to those who wait. Spiro might have taken a couple of decades to truly make the impact &hellip » read more
Spirit of the Rhino Drum more »
From United Kingdom
Part of a loose aggregate of performers and musicians who come together to raise awareness of wildlife and environmental issues. The line-up at Riverm&hellip » read more
Space Invadas more »
From Australia, United Kingdom
Space Invadas is a soul-meets-hip-hop venture that finds the UK's silky-voiced Steve Spacek working in collaboration with Australian DJ/producer Katal&hellip » read more
Soumik Datta more »
From India, United Kingdom
The smartest sarod player on the block Not too many of this weekend's artists can claim to have collaborated with a certain Beyonce Knowles. Nor to ha&hellip » read more
Soul Jazz Sound System more »
From United Kingdom
Multi-tasking. That?s the best way to describe the breathless activities of the Soul Jazz collective. First off there?s the London record shop they?ve&hellip » read more
Soul II Soul Soundsystem more »
From United Kingdom
We?re from the days when a number 14 bus and a supermarket trolley got us around.? Jazzie will tell you when talking about his early sound system days&hellip » read more
Soukous Koumbele more »
From Congo Dem. Rep., United Kingdom
Veteran percussionist and band-leader Koko Kanyinda brings his sensational seven-piece band Soukous Koumbele for a sure-fire dancefloor experience. Cl&hellip » read more
Sons of the Tribe more »
From United Kingdom
Biography provided by artist management, July 2002: Bracknell & Brighton based Sons of the Tribe create original hip hop with style, originality and &hellip » read more
Sometime Soon Arts more »
From United Kingdom
Graham Shackell of Sometime Soon Arts: Graham began his professional career in 1993, aged 19, when he became a core member of the Upstairs Theatre Co&hellip » read more
Sofrito Soundsystem Featuring Hugo Mendez and Frankie Francis. more »
From United Kingdom
Are you ready for the 'tropical discotheque'? As every adman or woman would tell you, brevity is key. 'Vorsprung durch technik.' 'Just do it.' 'Ah, Bi&hellip » read more
Snowboy more »
From United Kingdom
Latin percussionist, recording artist and band leader, SNOWBOY, has also been a D.J. since the classic Jazz Funk days of 1978 where he used to hire ou&hellip » read more
Smith and Mighty more »
From United Kingdom
Three exponents of the Bristol sound - Massive Attack, Tricky, and this year, Roni Size - have been nominated for the Mercury music prize; another, P&hellip » read more
Smerin's Anti-Social Club more »
From United Kingdom
The 18-legged Bristolian groove machine There are certain bands we'd have all liked to have been a member of. Geno-era Dexys, perhaps, or maybe The S&hellip » read more
Ska Cubano more »
From Cuba, Jamaica, Japan, Montserrat, United Kingdom
Jamaica meets Cuba in a ska stylee It's a scientifically proven fact that everybody likes ska. Everybody. In fact, all a political party needed to do &hellip » read more
Simple Minds more »
From United Kingdom
Simple Minds were THE most successful Scottish band of the 80?s. In an epic lifespan of 25 years and total worldwide album sales of 30 million, Simple&hellip » read more
Sidestepper more »
From Colombia, United Kingdom
What began as a solo studio project in 1996 for the UK's Richard Blair soon grew into a production and writing duo with Colombian songwriter Ivan Bena&hellip » read more
Shpongle more »
From United Kingdom
Biography provided by Twisted, 2001: With over 80 years experience collectively Simon Posford and Raja Ram are more than qualified for the exploration&hellip » read more
Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes more »
From United Kingdom
Passionate English roots music from riotous West Country duo One of the finest live bands around (they were voted Best Live Act by the public at the &hellip » read more
Shooglenifty more »
From United Kingdom
A fiery dram of Caledonian spirit that hits the spot delightfully. The flying Scotsmen of Shooglenifty weave a Day-Glo tartan of fiddle, banjo and man&hellip » read more
Shona Watt more »
From United Kingdom
Shona studied at the London College of Furniture and Ravensbourne College of Art. She has become known internationally for her stunning installations &hellip » read more
Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra more »
From United Kingdom
Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra are an incredible 8-piece beatbox troupe. They make jaw-dropping music using nothing but their vocal chords - combining&hellip » read more
She'Koyokh more »
From United Kingdom
A-grade klezmer and gypsy collective A glowing third-party testimonial can do wonders for business, especially if its source is a well-regarded, inde&hellip » read more
Shamshad Khan more »
From United Kingdom
Shamshad Khan was born and raised in the UK to parents from south Asia. She was a member of the Commonword Writing Agency from 1997 to 2001 and is th&hellip » read more
Seth Lakeman more »
From United Kingdom
The history lesson in folk music form Seth Lakeman's music sounds just how he looks - muscular, rough-hewn and with plenty of dirt under the fingernai&hellip » read more
Serocee more »
From United Kingdom
Serocee is a highly regarded Hip Hop/Reggae Artist. Originally from a place he likes to call Jambrum which is reflective of where he grew up (Jamaica &hellip » read more
Seneghazim more »
From Ghana, Senegal, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Seneghazim comprises three highly talented individuals, Chartwell Dutrio, Seckou Keita and Ben Baddoo. Chartwell Dutiro (ZIMBABWE) Leading his group&hellip » read more
Seckou Keita Quintet more »
From Senegal, United Kingdom
Hailed as "the Hendrix of the kora", Seckou Keita is a shining advocate of the less known, rhythmically rocking kora repertoire from southern Senegal.&hellip » read more
Savourna Stevenson more »
From United Kingdom
2001 Biography Savourna Stevenson is a gifted harp player from the lowlands of Scotland, and one of the most lyrical instrumentalists working in Europ&hellip » read more
Sarah Jane Morris more »
From United Kingdom
'Leave your preconceptions at home,' begins one London critic's assessment of sensual singer-songwriter Sarah Jane Morris, who straddles rock, blues, &hellip » read more
Sam Lee and Friends more »
From United Kingdom
The new guardian of English folk song Sam Lee's working life took some interesting diversions before he settled on a vocation playing English folk mu&hellip » read more
Salt Tank more »
From United Kingdom
"WOMAD was a big influence on us," says Salt Tank's David Gates. "When that festival first went off, we started to think about rhythms a lot more." We&hellip » read more
Salsa Celtica more »
From United Kingdom
Some musical combinations are too weird even for the fevered imagination of the most desperate-for-that-next-hit record company A&R man. The KLF dragg&hellip » read more
Sally Pomme Clayton more »
From United Kingdom
Sally Pomme Clayton has been performing for adults and children since 1984. She has a huge repertoire of stories drawn from all over the world, rangi&hellip » read more
Sacred Chants more »
From India, United Kingdom
Biography provided by Sacred Chants management, July 2001: Following the international success of the UK recorded album, "Sacred Chants of Shiva" (mi&hellip » read more
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- Mokoomba (Zimbabwe)
- World Routes Academy - Nefes/Fidan Hajiyeva/Dogan Mehmet & Boombox Karavan (Turkey/Azerbaijan/Cypru with
- The Dhol Foundation (United Kingdom)
- Diabel Cissokho (Senegal)
- Katy Carr & The Aviators (United Kingdom)
- the Barons of Tang (Australia)
- Sarah Savoy & The Francadians (France, United States)
- Desmali & D'Ambô de la Costa (Equatorial Guinea)
- Lévon Minassian (Armenia)
- Huun-Huur-Tu (Russia, Tuva)