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Hundreds of hippie caravans are forming right this minute, headed for a musical mecca: the fabled Bonnaroo, which takes place June 7-10 in Manchester, TN. 500 acres; 100,000 fans; over 175 performers... it's a big deal, and there's truly something for everyone, world music fans included.
Bonnaroo actually has a pretty solid track record of booking excellent world music, but this year, they're highlighting it via a collaboration with the tastemaking team from globalFEST, New York City's annual world music mega-showcase. On the roster: Red Baraat, Khaira Arby, Debo Band, La-33, Pedrito Martinez Group, Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang, and Spectrum Road featuring Cindy Blackman Santana, Jack Bruce, John Medeski, and Vernon Reid.
06/06/12 >> go there