Part of the sitar-playing Shankar dynasty, Anoushka follows in her father Ravi's footsteps with her unique take on the Indian instrument. With five Grammy nominations already under her belt, she first came to notable attention at the tender age of 20 with her first album, making her the first Indian female and youngest-ever Grammy nominee in the World Music category.

Don't miss the divine Mavis Staples, as she blesses us with her incredible voice and back catalogue of gospel, soul, R & B, with a little rock thrown in for good measure! One of the most powerful voices in the 'biz, Staples has been making music since the 1960's when she and her family formed the group The Staples Singers. Throughout the decade they became synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement, offering spiritually strong messages through their songs.

Don't miss your chance to see the legendary Sir Andras Schiff as he tours the USA once again this year. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the world's finest pianists tackle some of the most formidable pieces in the canon, one after another in some of the country's finest recital halls.

This Canadian soprano-voiced musician specialises in Celtic and Middle-Eastern new age music and recording for the past three decades. Her eclectic Celtic music has received widespread critical acclaim in the new age genre, garnering gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards in 15 countries. Since returning to the stage in 2006, she has sporadically toured and recorded new live albums including the 2013 Grammy Award nominated Troubadours on the Rhine.

The Hot Sardines breathe new life into vintage jazz, bringing the sounds of 1920's Paris, New Orleans and New York bang up to date with just the right sprinkling of irony. The exuberance of their playing and the contemporary tones of frontwoman Miz Elizabeth ensure that their music never sounds dated.