There are ukulele players...and then there's Jake Shimabukuro. Declared a "hero" by Rolling Stone, the Hawaiian born musician has taken the humble instrument to new levels, blending bluegrass, flamenco and classical techniques in a lightning-quick flurry of fingerpicking.

Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos, original trombonist of the legendary Cuban outfit Buena Vista Social Club, leads an ensemble including three fellow original Club members for a tour of North America this fall! Along with pianist Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz, percussionist "Betun" Luis Mariano Valiente Marin and bassist Fabian Garcia, the famed latin-jazz combination from Havana bring you the music that made the world famous BVSC the biggest selling Cuban band in history.

The Irish all-male sensation, brought to life by producer Sharon Browne and legendary songwriter/composer Phil Coulter, delivers a captivating mix of music. Their repertoire spans from traditional Celtic melodies to contemporary hits, with international favorites and original material woven in between. With their boy-band charm and impeccable harmonies, Celtic Thunder brings both classic folk songs and modern pop hits to life like no one else can!

Esperanza Spalding is in the midst of a huge career evolution. Having emerged in the early 2000s as the anointed savior of modern jazz (who beat out Justin Bieber to a Best New Artists Grammy), she's dispatched with her traditional arrangements as she creates her work. Fans can expect an eclectic mix of music, narrative and performance art, which really delves into healing and giving the audience member or listener and truly tingling sensation.

Ever since the 1978 release of their politically-charged, landmark debut album Handsworth Revolution, iconic British roots reggae outfit Steel Pulse have shaped the music landscape with a pioneering and innovative spirit. Fusing the well traversed upbeats of reggae with elements of jazz, latin music, dance and R&B, the went on to become the first non-Jamaican band to win a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.