The 12th anniversary Earthdance Festival will take place on September 12th, 13th, and 14th at the renowned Black Oak Ranch, a property rich in native history and old growth oak trees. For 2008, Earthdance Northern California will unite with over 400 locations in 65 countries across the world to create a conscious global festival.
The Earthdance Northern California Festival will bring together an unprecedented line-up of conscious musicians, visual artists, DJ’s, speakers and activists, who believe in a sustainable future for our planet. Working with the theme of "unity in diversity", the festival will host 5 music stages and will feature high profile conscious artists from many genres of the international music scene, including World, Electronica, Hip Hop, Folk and Jazz. One of this year’s highlights will be an indigenous elder’s council, made up of indigenous elders from many nations, who will share wisdom and sacred ceremony.
2008 Artist Sneak Peak:
- Michael Franti and Spearhead
- Digable Planets
- Neko Case
- Kinky
- Anthony B
- Ivan Neville’s Dumstaphunk
- JJ Grey and Mofro
- K’Naan * just added *
- Praang (featuring Steve Kimock, Travis, Hann, Janover)
- Buckethead
- Queen Omega
- Wisdom
- Goddess Alchemy Project
- Blame Sally
- Moonalice
- Lafa Taylor
- Soul Majestic
- Yosi Fine
- Lynx with Janover
- Tina Malia
- Hill Country Revue
- Youssou Sidibe
Website: www.EarthdanceLive.com
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
