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DJ Ikamba

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

DJ George Ikamba is a selector and radio host originally hailing from the vibrant heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Deeply rooted

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La Popelei

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

La Popelei (pop-eh-lay) is a British-Venezuelan DJ on a mission to make you wiggle. Describing herself as a Sunday roast stuffed arepa, she relishes

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Agent_K

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Agen_K is a seasoned selector in the underground music scene, known for his deep crates and infectious passion. A dedicated vinyl hunter, his vast

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Tonnau Soundsystem

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

led by Pete and the crew behind North Wales’ favourite global music festival, Tonnau Sound System, brings you selectors with a deep history of

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DJ Captain

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Our very own Captain everyones favourite is heading back to her Roots for a stomping session – expect music from West Africa, Latin America

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DJ Will Shine

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Like an inter-continental cab ride with a psychedelic South Coast record collector behind the wheel, the meter is running and he’s taking the scenic

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Ru Robinson

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Shambala’s very own Ru Robinson is a much loved Bristol-based DJ and curator renowned for delivering eclectic, high-energy global grooves. Serving up sets with

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Neally Furtado

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

Totnes’s answer to global superstardom brings the goods with 80s boogie, Afro, funk and disco

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Kasai Masai

26 February 2026 by

Rooted in the rich musical traditions of the Congo, Kasai Masai is a dynamic soukous band known for their electrifying performances and infectious rhythms.

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Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Kate Griffin (UK banjo player) and Matchume Zango (Mozambique multi-instrumentalist) are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the universal power of traditional music. They

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Lamisi

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

LAMISI (Ghana) (Real World Records) reinvents one of Ghana’s most celebrated artists and women’s rights activists through an energetic new project blending Northern Ghana’s

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