Cheb Mimo (UK/Alegria/Tunisia)
The ‘Cheb’ part of his name is the clue. A prefix favoured by the young stars of Algerian raï back in the ’80s (the likes of Cheb Khaled and Cheb Mami), it’s used by the London-based DJ whose calling-card is delivering flavoursome North African grooves.
livwutang (USA)
Livwutang is the alter-ego of Olivia Klutse, a New York City-based DJ whose techno and house selections go deep and dubby, always influenced by sound-system culture.
livwutang (USA)
Shannen P (UK)
Having played the prestigious likes of Boiler Room, Fabric and Glastonbury, Londoner Shannen SP is the queen of the global undergound, her sets pulling together house, bass, kuduro, gqom, ampiano and more into one serious sonic tornado.
Shannen P (UK)
Ácido Pantera (Colombia)
This trio from Bogotá marry traditional Colombian percussion with hard and heavy electronic beats to create Latin-flavoured techno and acid house.
Ácido Pantera (Colombia)
Carolina la Chispa (Spain)
A highlight of the recent WOMAD festival in the medieval Spanish city of Cáceres, Carolina is arguably the hottest star in the flamenco firmament, a passionate singer whose performances come loaded with the required fire and high drama.