British born singer Netsayi grew up in Zimbabwe, and uses both southern African and Western influences in her music. Extra info here

www.nirakar.com

Nirakar - An Indian-influenced trio of guitar, tabla and saxophone/flute.

www.elaire.net

Conceived by Iranian musician Amir Akbari, El Aire mixes Middle Eastern music with the Flamenco tradition of southern Spain, featuring instruments such as the oud, the bouzouki and Indian and Persian percussion.

www.hararemusic.com

A quartet playing Zimbabwean grooves, influenced by The Bhundu Boys and Thomas Mapfumo.

www.bassistry.com

Bassistry, a London-based soul funk collective, is run by bass player/composer Marcel Pusey. Their music ranges from funk-fusion grooves to reggae, African and classical themes.