Donnerstag 28. Juli, 18:00 Uhr | Winzer Krems

El son del Jaguar

Son de Madera

A musically perfect and rousing conjunto from the region around Veracruz at the Mexican Golf coast, home to the irresistibly lively and witty style of the Son Jarocho.

Tambuco Percussion Ensemble

We are experiencing four musicians of the world’s elite. The Kronos Quartet or Michael Nyman appreciate their precision and creativity. Rhythmical fireworks!

Juan Pablo Villas "Meia da shonta"

Poetry in Náhuatl (Aztec) by Mardonio Carboallo in interaction with the voice artist Juan Pablo Villa, the percussionist Francisco Bringas, and the guitarist Fernando Vigueras at the centre of this special program.

Freitag 29. Juli, 18:00 Uhr | Winzer Krems

Looking for a New England

Eliza Carthy Band

The 35-year old daughter from a famous folk dynasty is one of the driving forces of the British folk revival. The Winzer Krems courtyard is the setting for the premiere of her new quintet program on the continent.

Juju - Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara

Two personalities, famous in two worlds: the former punk/new wave musician from London and the griot from Gambia. Their encounter has been an award-winning sensation of the past years.

Transglobal Underground

Great Britain as the melting pot of skin colors and cultures: the Indian subcontinent, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean united on the dance floor. Hardly any other band reflects and symbolizes this development but the cult band TGU, who released their first single exactly 20 years ago.

Samstag 30. Juli, 18:00 Uhr | Winzer Krems

African Blend

El Tanbura

This 11-head company thrillingly stages the hypnotizing music of the dancing Sufi dervishes, as well as overwhelming dance music from Nubian weddings.

Abdelgadir Salim Band

At the interface between Arabic and African music sound these songs by the oud master, creator of the popular Khartoum City Song, and eminence in the background of Sudanese music.

Mulatu Astatke "Mulatu Steps Ahead"

The legendary founder of Ethio jazz, rediscovered through the releases of the Ethiopiques series, has finally found its way back to Europe. Jazz and funk are returning to their black African roots.

Sonntag 31. Juli, 17:00 Uhr | Winzer Krems

Trikitixa, Cante Jondo & Barcelona Beat

Kepa Junkera Band

He is a musicologist, composer and virtuoso on the trikitixa, the Basque accordion: Kepa Junkera from Bilbao, who has been an outstanding representative of traditional as well as new Basque music since his early days.

Manuel de los Santos Pastor "El Agujetas"

The (emotionally) deepest form of the flamenco is the cante jondo, for centuries connected with the names Manuel de los Santos Pastor, aka “El Agujetas”, from the tradition of Jerez de la Frontera.

Ojos de Brujo

The third highlight of the evening and festival culmination: the nine members of the Ojos de Brujo (“Magician’s Eyes”)—socio-critical and successful as flagship of the Mestizo sound of the Catalan metropolis of Barcelona.