1 Giant Leap: Superstar compilation that paired artists from around the world, features Michael Stipe from REM, Michael Franti from Spearhead, Robbi Williams, Speech from Arrested Development, and many others.
Afro Celt Soundsystem: Discovered by Peter Gabriel, this group is comprised up of a wide range of influences and has gone on to become superstars, selling thousands of records.
Dzihan and Kamien: This Viennese duo has an exotic lounge vibe fusing house with jazz and various Arabic instrumentation.
Femi Kuti: Afro-beat artist fusing R&B sells over 100,000 and sells out in the US.
Frederick Galliano: French producer/DJ collaborates with the best female vocalists of West Africa. Not samples, but collaborates.
Kruder & Dorfmeister: DJ duo from Vienna, Austria that has sold over 100,000 copies of their double CD ‘K&D Sessions’.
Kinky: Monterrey, Mexico five piece that combine Latin rhythms and electronic beats with a rock and roll backbone. Nominated for a 2002 Latin Grammy for their debut, self-titled album.
Mali Music: Damon Alburn of the British super group plays with musicians of Mali. Very intoxicating sound.
Midival Pundits: Bhangra beats combined with turntables from New Delhi, India.
Moby: Fusing influences from everywhere, he makes a unique sound that has become ubiquitous.
Orishas: Huge Cuban group that has a traditional Cuban sound fused with a smooth Hip-Hop sound. Band is huge worldwide.
St. Germaine: French group that has a jazz influence on their sound. Their hit: "Sure Thing".