The Samuel LeHenanff Quartet is inspired by the traditional music of Brittany, France, infused with a mosaic of influences ranging from Latin to Flamenco with a hint of jazz touched off with blues. Their original arrangements offer a refreshing, contemporary and energetic take on traditional Breton dance music. LeHenanff, a fixture on the Breton music scene, is at ease on the accordion playing Breton or Irish music, whether on stage in Paris, New York or Brittany.

The Samuel LeHenanff Quartet is inspired by the traditional music of Brittany, France, infused with a mosaic of influences ranging from Latin to Flamenco with a hint of jazz touched off with blues. Their original arrangements offer a refreshing, contemporary and energetic take on traditional Breton dance music. LeHenanff, a fixture on the Breton music scene, is at ease on the accordion playing Breton or Irish music, whether on stage in Paris, New York or Brittany.

Reaching into their individual roots of bluegrass, jazz, Scandinavian, old-time American and both western and Indian classical music, Sandra Wong, Dominick Leslie and Ty Burhoe honor each tradition while moving into new, uncharted territory. Whether it’s old-time tunes in 7, Bach on nyckelharpa, mandolin and tabla, Swedish tunes from hundreds of years ago brought into a 21st century arrangement or Shakti revisited, Sandra, Dom and Ty create a musical playground for everyone (both musicians and listeners) to explore, play, stretch, and grow in a joyful space.

The Sandra Wong Trio creates a unique and highly pleasing musical experience by drawing from several musical traditions: classical, Indian, bluegrass, jazz, Scandinavian and old-time American. The trio also performs original compositions. Come along on a journey through different styles of music spanning across the globe.

Ian Cooke makes art for your ears using his cello and voice as core instruments for songwriting. Components of his style are pulled from classical music, pop, folk, avant-garde, world music, and jazz. Cooke’s recordings also employ piano and percussion. The piano was his first instrument, which he began playing at age 5, and picked up the cello at age 11. Paying special attention to innovative meter, chord progression, and melody, the Denver-based musician breeds a truly original and moving type of music.

Spin magazine described Denver-based musician Ian Cooke as "a one-man chamber ensemble... [he] specializes in forlorn folk built on cello-heavy arrangements and vocals that mimic his instrument's mournful modulations. His music has got its freakier moments, but Cooke's ambitious complex compositions mark him as kindred spirit to Sufjan Stevens and Joanna Newsom." He has toured Australia and the U.S. playing with Rasputina, the Decemberists, and many more.

Harmoniously fusing traditional rhythms and songs with a modern flair, Mala Maña uses music as a medium for healing, empowerment, and entertainment. Mala Maña is built upon a deep love and respect for music and each other, with a shared passion for social truths and justice.

Mala Maña, Albuquerque's own all-female voice and percussion ensemble, fuses contemporary and traditional rhythyms of the African diaspora. Much of their focus is in Latin American music; however, they encompass influences of all the Americas. Performing original as well as traditional songs, their sound is inspiring and unforgettable.