Named ‘one of Denmark’s greatest upcoming acts’ by MTV, Tako Lako’s visionary mix of trashy world beats and psychedelic gypsy tunes has swept away European audiences. Having already achieved cult status in Scandinavia and the UK, and with an impressive roster of shows that include critically acclaimed performances at Glastonbury Festival, Roskilde Festival, and SXSW, Tako Lako have wowed critics and fans with their live performances.

Their critically acclaimed and award winning debut album ‘Through the Mud’ (Sony Music, 2012), explores lyrical themes of cultural identity and nostalgia within a unique musical landscape of urban gypsy beats and psychedelia.

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Danish born Mzungu Kichaa grew up in Africa. His eclectic life journey is reflected in his vibrant sound, shaped by the diverse musical traditions he has encountered in the different places he grew up. The award-winning artist is considered one of the most popular touring acts in East Africa and is steadily gaining popularity on the international scene with his unique interpretation of the Tanzanian genre, Bongo Flava.

Armed only with his guitar, Mzungu Kichaa has recently transformed his songs into acoustic arrangements particularly suited for the club scene and for venues with limited economic resources. For bigger festivals however, Mzungu Kichaa still performs with his full band from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Girls in Airports is a young instrumental band, that has already achieved excellent reviews as well as bagging a Danish Music Award for the best jazz crossover cd release. The band stands out with its strong and original artistic expression that reaches audiences of all ages all over the planet.

Girls in Airports is made up of five male musicians, who mix jazz, indie, afrobeat and Indian raga with cool Scandinavian tones. Since the gruop was formed in 2009 they have toured in Europe, China, Brasil and the U.S.

Their third album is currently in the making and will be released in summer 2013.

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Claus Waidtløw Quartet is lead by the Danish saxophonist Claus Waidtløw. The members of the Quartet – Waidtløw (saxophone), Henrik Gunde (piano), Kaspar Vadsholt (bass) and Morten Lund (drums) -­‐ are among the finest and most acclaimed musicians in Denmark. Lund has received international attention as a member of the great Italian pianist Stefano Bollani’s trio. Gunde and Vadsholt are members of the Danish Radio Big Band.

Last year ́s Flavours (Gateway Music), has already received glowing reviews, including one that described Waidtløw as “one of the most proficient in the art of playing the saxophone in Denmark today” and added that Waidtløw “is in a league of his own”.

The musicians in Claus Waidtløw Quartet know each other from lots of different constellations. When you listen to the group, you can easily hear that they enjoy playing together.

Besides leading his own groups, Waidtløw has also contributed as a prolific sideman to more than 50 recordings, and has worked with such great artists as Toots Thielemanns, Eliane Elias, Kurt Elling, John Scofield, Eddie Gomez, Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Christian McBride, Bill Stewart, Mulgrew Miller, Jeff Ballard, Dave Kikoski, Sam Yahell,Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and Billy Hart. A member of Aarhus Jazz Orchestra since 2006.

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