Canadian guitarist, producer and nuevo flamenco star Cook turns his lighting quick fingers to flamenco, rumba, jazz plus various other forms of world music into his work. A Juno Award winner, he has also received accolades from Acoustic Guitar magazine, and is a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year. To top that off, he has also sold more than 1.5 million worldwide, cementing himself as a global guitar superstar.

Formed in 2014, The Elovaters have become one of the standout names in the modern reggae-rock scene, releasing multiple albums and collaborating on numerous tracks with some of the biggest and most exciting acts in reggae and alternative hip-hop. Their recent collaborations include artists such as The Black Seeds, Little Stranger, and Stick Figure, showcasing their versatile sound and uplifting style. With smooth vocals, infectious melodies, and an undeniably positive energy, their live shows deliver the perfect sunny, laid-back beach vibe that will warm your soul and keep you dancing all night long.

Following their starring role on Paul Simon's 1986 record Graceland, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have firmly established themselves as leaders of African and more generally world music. Constantly touring across the globe, this choral vocal group summon up some of the most beautiful harmonises you're ever likely to hear.

Gerardo Ortiz has dominated the Mexican music charts for years with his romantic and lively sound and will now tour the US. The American born artist has become well known for making his mark in the Regional Mexican genre. Noted for how his beautiful voice contrasts with his lyrics that sometimes deal with serious subject matters, don't miss the Grammy nominee live on a stage near you this year.

There are ukulele players...and then there's Jake Shimabukuro. Declared a "hero" by Rolling Stone, the Hawaiian born musician has taken the humble instrument to new levels, blending bluegrass, flamenco and classical techniques in a lightning-quick flurry of fingerpicking.

First formed to provide the music to legendary producer Miles Copland's Bellydance Superstars troupe, Beats Antique is composed of David Satori on the guitar, saz and viola, Sidecar Tommy Cappel on the keys and toy piano, and Zoe Jakes, belly dancer, and composer extraordinaire. Together the experimental trio creates a heady fusion of Balkan-style wedding music, electronica, Middle Eastern riffs, Gypsy Jazz and flamenco amongst other world music genres, all packaged within a highly entertaining live show.