Kabaka Pyramid
Kabaka Pyramid is a conscious revolutionary lyricist with a unique musical style; blending the power, energy and melody of reggae with the lyricism of hip hop. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica this Bebble Rock Music artist uses his liquid and hypnotizing delivery to spread positive messages of spiritual evolution that forces you to listen. The name “Kabaka” […]
Ozomatli
Ozomatli’s collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned them three GRAMMYs®, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and much more. Since forming in 1995, the Los Angeles-bred lineup has inspired and energized listeners as far away Burma and Mongolia: Ozo’s messages and music, sung in both Spanish and English, need no […]
Balkan Bump
Balkan Bump is the newest project from trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist Will Magid. Balkan Bump debuted with the single “Aymo” alongside superstar collaborators Gramatik and Talib Kweli. Gramatik quickly championed the new project; unveiling Balkan Bump’s live show on his Re:Coil Tour and releasing Balkan Bump’s debut EP on his Lowtemp label imprint in […]
Boot Juice
Boot Juice hails from the Hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. The band features electric and acoustic guitars, three vocalists, bass, drums, saxophone and trumpet. Inspired by the likes of The Band and Railroad Earth with an intensely energetic show reminiscent of Talking Heads, Boot Juice has been gaining buzz with their […]
Hembree
WorldFest is thrilled to have Kansas City natives, LA-based indie rockers Hembree’s funky looseness and hip-shaking jams light up the stage with their joy and energy. With a genre-averse pop-rock style, these rockers are poised to lift people up with their positive vibe and big festival sound. No need to pinch yourself, it’s not a […]
Ayla Nereo
Ayla Nereo is a singer, composer, producer, dancer, and visual-poetry creator from the mountains of eastern California. Grown in forests and rivers, she is a bridger of the timeless and modern, weaving poetry and sound into a magical and emotional world of sonic beauty. With a particular joy for bridging musical styles, Ayla’s songs seem […]
Zap Mama
For over 25 years Miss M. Daulne a.k.a ‘Zap Mama’, has made her mark in the music and entertainment industry thanks to her vocal creativity and appearances on the most prestigious stages. Her continuous involvement with music brought her to many places: she has toured the world, been nominated for Grammy’s, licensed by and composed […]
Machaira
Play loud, preach hard! Welcoming the first gospel band to WF23, and established in 1990 right here in Grass Valley, Machaira (muh-kai-ruh) is a non-denominational Christian band that spreads the Love of The Lord by performing contemporary blues/rock/gospel music that speaks to audiences of all ages. This 10-piece band blends deep rhythm and harmonies with […]
Charly Lowry
Charly Lowry, a musical powerhouse from Pembroke, NC, is proud to be an Indigenous woman belonging to the Lumbee/Tuscarora People. As an Artivist, she is compassionate as it pertains to raising awareness around issues that plague underdeveloped and underserved communities. Since her teenage years of studying the sounds of Motown, Pura Fé, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Whitney […]
Dear Darling
Dear Darling is more than a blissful salutation. Dear Darling is the nom de plume of the Sacramento-based trio of Natalie Hagwood (cello and voice), Casey Lipka (bass and voice) and Hannah Jane Kile (guitar and voice). Together, their joyous meld of jazz, folk, classical and pop delivers a fresh new sound that is being […]
