globalFEST is New York City's premier world music festival, bringing the best in international (and national!) talent to the city for an intense marathon January each year. Starting in 2012, globalFEST has hit the road, taking these artists around the world, including a trip to the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennesee, where festival attendees kicked up their heals to some of the funkiest music around!
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30 imagesThe queen of Malian music, Khaira Arby brought her rocking band to the Other Tent, with a sound and soul as driving as any at this festival. Described by the NY TImes as "ferocious Malian grooves with a six-beat drive and spiraling, dizzying guitar solos. . .some of the day's best funk."
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61 imagesSalsa music from Colombia - no surprise when its La-33, the exciting young band that is making a name in America with performances like the magical set at Bonnaroo that got the dust rising from the earthen dancefloor!
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50 imagesNew Orleans meets India? Bhangra and Brass? Whatever you call it, Red Baraat is a party!
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14 imagesSpectrum Road is Vernon Reid (guitar), Jack Bruce (bass), John Medeski (organ), and Cindy Blackman-Santana (drums)!
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61 imagesLate night Bonnaroo was OWNED by Pedrito Martinez and his band, burning some of the hottest rhythms of the weekend, with guests John Medeski and The Stooges Brass Band.