DUNIYA is a world music band, rooted in the music of West Africa, which blends ancient and modern sounds and Instruments into a rich and unique tapestry of sound. Comprised of members from Mali, India, and the USA Duniya emits highly rhythmic dance music interspersed with more deep and profound cultural grooves. Featuring exotic instruments such as the ngoni (12 string African harp), Djembe drum, and Bunsuri Indian flute, Duniya mixes these ancient sounds into a modern band format with drums and bass to create an transcendent experience you won't soon forget.

The Beehees is a band based in Olympia, Washington, known for their unique sound that blends Moroccan Gnawa rhythms with elements of blues, psychedelic/garage rock, and trance jazz.

Comprised of musicians from Olympia and Morocco, the five-piece ensemble is led by multi-instrumentalist Brahim Hikmi. Brahim contributes his Moroccan-inspired vocals and hypnotic riffs on the guembri-a traditional three-stringed Moroccan bass known for its rich timbre and distinctive character. Through the fusion of guembri, organ/piano, harmonica, flute, saxophone, guitar, and drums, the Beehees create a captivating musical experience that evokes a desert trance-like dance atmosphere.

The Beehees project symbolizes a crossroad where American Northwest music meets Moroccan desert blues in a harmonious musical journey.