MENA

Orquesta Akokán is a Latin big  formed by musicians from Cuba and New York, United States. It takes inspiration from mid-twentieth century mambo musicians such as Perez Prado, Beny Moré, and Machito.

Sunny Jain is a celebration of cultural diaspora: deep-rooted tradition that ripples outward, changing – and being changed by – the cultures that it touches. He is a composer, drummer, dhol player and thought leader.  

Los Hacheros revives folkloric styles like son montuno, guaracha and salsa, and often combine them with Bomba, a fiery rhythm from the mountains of Puerto Rico.

New Amsterdam Records is a not-for-profit artist’s service organization dedicated to supporting projects and careers of ground-breaking post-traditional classical composers and performers.

Darian Donovan Thomas is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and interdisciplinary artist who blends genres and mediums into a unique artistic language.

Maleni is a Puerto Rican artist currently developing her musical project in Barcelona. Her style is soulfully infused with a blend of genres, creating a unique and captivating sound.