iFest 2010 Performers - So many to see, so little time...
We Are the World
"With a top-notch lineup of performers from Africa to Asia, the Houston International Festival has established itself as the center of the musical universe." - John Morthland, Texas Monthly
Step right up to hear hundreds of great performers from all over the world. It's the best show in town! We've got two weekends jam-packed with entertainers you won't want to miss.
A top-notch line up of performers only at iFest
- See funk legend George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
- Dance to Latin legend Eddie Palmieri
- Jam with Jamaica's hottest reggae bands - Steel Pulse and the Mighty Diamonds
- Groove to the sounds of Latin ska/rock/hip-hop party boys Ozomatli
- Don't miss international superstars King Sunny Ade from Nigeria and Senegal's Baaba Maal
- Party with the world's best Zydeco bands J. Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreeds, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Lil Brian Terry & the Zydeco Travelers and Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band
- Dance to Texas greatsJoe Ely, Texas Johnny Brown, Marcia Ball and Joel Guzman
- Get funky with New Orleans Hustlers Brass Band and Rebirth Brass Band
- Don't miss the Caribbean Dance Parties on Center Stage with the best local dancers and dee jays
And there's so much more! Jam to international acts including Mali's rising Afropop star Bassekou Kouyate, Mexico's Latin ska sensation Los de Abajo, New York's hottest new salsa band La Excelencia and from the island of St. Lucia, respected roots-reggae crooner Taj Weekes. Don't miss Caribbean music and dance on Center Stage featuring the Bachata Roja Legends, Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble with legendary Cuban dancer La Mora, Houston's own international reggae start Neutral Sister, with Mr. Blacc Sheep and Yard Band. Catch Tab Benoit, Dave Alvin, Janiva Magness, Brave Combo and Zydepunks on the Lousiana Stage. See local favorites Sideshow Tramps, Wild Moccasins, Irie Time, Shark Attack, the Suspects, DubTex and Indiginis on the Chron.com Stage with country music represented by Sisters Morales, the Mitch Jacobs Band and Robert Ellis and the Boys while Crhis BEll and Big Al BEttis uphold the Houston blues tradition. The Roomstore Latin Stage hosts Rudy Rincon and Grupo Kache, Rainel Pino y Cecile, Mi Rumba, Norma Zenteno, Mark Towns, Lourdes Jimenez, Latinology, Los Skarnales, Karina Nistal, Los Pistoleros de Tejas and Sister Sister y los Misters plus Tekumbe and Orgullo Vallenato. Check out the full schedule to see all of the amazing artists performing at iFest this year.
Plus, our streets will come alive with spontaneous performances by colorful street theatre groups such as Ballet Folklorico and the Grupo de 'Golo performing Agolan Capoeira. Plus stilt walkers, steel drummers and an entourage of skating, belly dancing, drum-playing pirates and gypsies roaming the site doing spontaneous performances. It's the best show in town!
