Diaspora Worldbeat
Search the globe ARTIST CD / DVD SUBSCRIBE HERE
JANUARY 2010 - Summer in the Antipodes and our huge island is buzzing with celebration, festivals and music. We wish all of our subscribers, site visitors, supporters and suppliers blessings and peace for the new year, and we thank you for engaging with us as we continue to uncover the amazing array of roots, tropical and urban worldbeat music that is being created in every corner of the globe!
EL RINCON LATINO
LE SON AFRICAIN
REGGAE SHORTS
BOSSA BRASILEIRA
LOCAL FLAVOUR
ALL OVER THE MAP
Australasian World Music Expo
Matanza
Peats Ridge
Touring Artists
 
  Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro
These seriously funky cats from the outskirts of Tokyo are gonna knock your sandals off when they rip through their upcoming tour that takes in Sydney Festival, Peats Ridge, Woodford and Mona Foma. Click here for full tour details.
 
  Olmecha Supreme
Taking futuristic afro-roots music on tour with Pataphysics in an intense surreal landscape of sound and sensory stimulation. Check here for full tour dates.
 
  Toumani Diabate
The celebrated Malian kora musician returns to Australia for a few very special performances, showcasing his breathtaking mastery of the ancient African harp.
 
 
Featured Interviews
 
  Saritah
She delivers a positive punch with style and grace via conscious roots reggae, acoustic soul and dancehall. We discover one of Australia's few female roots singer/songwriters.
 
  The Strides
A tasty mix of funky afrobeat and delicious reggae groove. Get set for The Strides, featuring Ras Roni, on their debut album and a run of live shows this summer.
 
  Circle of Rhythm
Bobby Singh joins Greg Sheehan and Ben Walsh in the mind-boggling percussion trio Circle of Rhythm, performing at Peats Ridge Festival.
 
 
Fresh Global Sounds
 
 Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro
Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro
 Nicky Bomba
Planet Juice
 
 Saritah
Ancient Forward
 Mamane Barka
Introducing Mamane Barka
 
 Staff Benda Bilili
Trés Trés Fort
 Circle of Rhythm
Metrical