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Nasim blends folk, jazz and world music into a mix of her own, a timeless musical expression of her multicultural upbringing, her love for spirituality, in particular the Writings of the Baha’i Faith, and her deep connection to music from childhood. Every artist has a story and Nasim’s begins with her growing up and living in different cultures (Iran, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, New Zealand and the United States)

Domingo's music couples dynamic rhythms with vibrant Latin, Salsa and rock drum beats. Domingo DeGrazia is an Arizona native raised with the sounds and imagery of the desert southwest. His guitar playing has charmed crowds with songs that are as rhythmic as they are percussive; moving with elegance from passionate to whimsical to sorrowful.

A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. He began playing the guitar as a child. He earned a Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Arizona

Created in November 1999 by Artistic Director and Founder Leonard Baniekona with the goal of promoting and improving the real Kongo traditional music and chorographical creativity in the Republic of Congo. This music and dance are a source of healing and balance providing aquality of education and entertainment for the public of all nationalities and from all walks of life.

Planet Djembe is a Tucson based group dedicated to performing and promoting traditional West African Percussion. This ancient music comes from countries like Mali, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Burkina Faso. Great teachers like Mamady Keita, Famadou Konate, and others have brought the music and dance of these countries to the west through tours and classes over the last thirty years or so.

Robert Gillies is one part award-winning songwriter, one part folk-popper, and every bit an infectiously energetic performer, armed with a personality wrought from years of traveling the world and exploring it with a child-like wonder.

The Darrell Elmer Rodgers Trio is comprised of three Arizonans: Darrell Elmer Rodgers, Rick Heyman, and Michael Parker. The trio performs original folk-blues songs played on guitar and sung by songwriter Darrell Elmer Rodgers with Rick Heyman providing melodious Bass accompaniment and Michael Parker supplying the foundation rhythm on Drums.

Artist confirmed - My all-time favorite bit about musician's bio's is the "hook" line in a Dan Connor song: "My life is based on a true story."  My father acted and directed in local theater, sang in chorale groups, wrote stories and poetry. . .

Robert Woldin & Jeff McCullough of San Diego, California - (Blues / Rock / Alternative / Punk)

Dez Dinero - Vocals ; Martino Delight- Drums ; Eddie Machedy- Guitar/Bass - We are the Odd Association. The band all started as a project back in the day in Oracle, Arizona and it slowly and oddly evolved into a live Rock, Hiphop, and R&B influenced sound.