Transglobal Express

Master griot and overall amazing musician, Cheick Hamala Diabate and his big band will heat up this hot July night. There’s something for everyone: dazzling musicianship, danceable grooves, and an awesome cast of backing musicians. Cheick Hamala Diabate can clear the clouds on any rainy day. His music has been compared to a “warm, inviting smile” can seduce the most staunch prude.
With gorgeously dark, terse horn arrangements, minor keys, and eerie gypsy chromatics along with a slinky latin rock bounce, the Brooklyn band’s music is danceable and also surprisingly deep.

Karikatura makes life-affirming, body-shaking music that moves people around the world.

Smoota, sensual and sexy trombonist emeritus of the best artists of the New York indie scene, he has played for TV On The Radio, Sufjan Stevens, Chin-Chin and El-P.

Also featuring the Sol Power All-Star DJs.