HUUN HUUR TU / MALERIJA
(TUVA & RUSSIA)
The awesome mysterious throat singers of Central Asia with their traditional instruments, wonderful costumes and culture, juxtaposed with urban Russian contemporary musicians. |
TARIKA BE
(Madagascar)
Music with the soul of another tropical island using traditional melodies and instruments - led by the powerful vocals and charisma of Hanitra. |
JERRY KAMIT
(Sarawak)
The icon of the Rainforest World Music Festival - the sape - in the hands of a virtuostic Iban master of the instrument. |
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KHAC CHI
(Vietnam)
A whole collection of amazing instruments and sounds from this husband and wife duo. |
SHANNON
(Poland)
Powerful Celtic music complete with bagpipes and whistles from big men in kilts. |
MAH MERI
(Malaysia)
The Orang Asli aboriginies of Malaysia with their masks and music and secret rituals. |
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DOGHOUSE SKIFFLE GROUP
(UK)
Lovable, irresistible and simply great fun with this irrepressible trio. |
TABUH PAK AINAL
(Sarawak)
Melanau, Bidayuh and Malay drum beats from this father and son duo. |
ENSEMBLE KABOUL
(Afghanistan)
Spiritual and intricate music of the Middle East that portrays a nation with poetry in their hearts. |
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INKA MARKA
(Peru, Chile, Australia)
Appealing music of South America from five men band residing in Australia. |
KELAPANG KELABIT BAMBOO BAND
(Sarawak)
Big troupe of musicians with highland bamboo instruments from Northern Borneo. |
FOGHORN STRINGBAND
(USA)
Old time Mid-west and Appalachian mountain music mixed with Bluegrass - rousing and spirit-lifting string playing. |
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TAMMORRA
(Italy)
Joy of life music from Sicily - tarantellas and tammuriattas and gigantic tambourines called tammorras. |
SHOOGLENIFTY
(Scotland)
Intoxicating blend of traditional melodies of the Highlands with contemporary dance rhythms. |
BLACK UMFOLOSI
(Zimbabwe)
Sweet a capella harmonies and a wealth of feel-good vibrations with some captivating gum-boot dancing thrown in. |
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ANAK ADI’ RURUM
(Sarawak)
A group of young people with a passion to conserve and preserve the traditions of Sarawak. |
RANDY RAINE REUSCH
(Canada)
Multi-instrumentalist with an appearance back at the festival having been one of the masterminds of the event. |
MAS Y MAS
(UK)
Explosive Power Trio delivering a message of Unity, Sensuality and Fiesta. |
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ASEANA PERCUSSION UNIT
(Malaysia)
A powerhouse mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese percussion and rhythm. |
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