Born on a Cree reservation in Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan, Buffy Sainte-Marie was adopted and raised in Maine and Massachusetts. Grammy award winning Singer Songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie virtually invented the role of Native American international activist pop star. Her concern for protecting indigenous intellectual property, and her distaste for the exploitation of Native American artists and performers has kept her in the forefront of activism in the arts for forty years.

Multi Award winning Aboriginal Singer/Guitarist performs original rock ballads in a gritty, bluesy style, with lightning fast movements of the fingers. His performance style is natural and intimate, informed with grace and charm; the musician pours his heart into every song.

A feature attraction at Festival Stages across the Globe Ganga Personifies the sound of Traditional Australian Didjeridu and creates a powerful rhythmic style. Ganga & Band mixes pumping, percussive Didjeridu with fat tribal beats, funky dub bass lines with world percussion sounds to create a unique tribal-technological deep earth dance experience.

Back together for the Komasket Music Festival, Samsara’s beloved brainchild, the reunited BC Road Warriors feature the now UK resident, songwriter Thomas Thomas on rhythm guitar & voice, Devaki Thomas back on percussion & voice, Jacob Chatterton on bass & keys, Walt Musekamp on melodic guitar & joining his family direct from London England is drummer extraordinaire, Brotha KUNJA!! (FreeStylers, Trickbaby)  Fusing rolling rythms of reggae and soca with driven high energies of funk n roll, Samsara delivers a soul soothing, body flexing experience.

Delhi 2 Dublin is the new sound of music. Blending east and west, electronic and acoustic, mainstream and underground, the five member D2D crew takes listeners on a wild and borderless trip with their global sounds. The band fuses the traditional sounds of, tabla, dhol, fiddle, and sitar with cutting edge DJ aesthetics, to create a highly charged multi-cultural dance celebration.

ZIMBAMOTO: Zimbabwean Fire. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ZimbaMoto is a collective Afro fusion band with a range from Shona traditional music to contemporary African and Western rhythms. The four piece musical journey begins with Kurai Mubaiwa who hails all the way from Zimbabwe with his Mbira, a melodic 25 key Zimbabwean thumb piano that in Shona mythology is believed to connect the living with the spirit world.  Fusing the unique acoustic sounds of the Zimbabwean tenor Marimba and Mbira, with the pulse of the drums, the depth of the bass and rhythmical African guitar riffs.

Winning over audiences across Canada and the American Northwest with contagious stage energy, original melodies, and innovative vocal harmonies. Featuring the singing and songwriting of multi-instrumentalists Archie Pateman, Lee Watson, and Ben Rogalsky, the driving bass of Matt Lawson, and the internationally acclaimed Dobro work of Ivan Rosenberg. The Breakmen blend elements of bluegrass, old-time, blues, and folk music. By fusing old sounds with new and unique flavour, The Breakmen appeal to all sorts of music lovers, both young and old.

Multi award winning aboriginal duo combine elements of traditional influences, hip-hop, folk, reggae, blues, roots with a classic and eclectic sensibility that is embraced by all audiences. Kish’s fiery vocal delivery on songs Brighter and Memego leave you inspired and enchanted, while Kanatakta’s reality rhymes are served up as lyrical gifts delivering strong messages about the experiences of Indigenous Peoples from across this land.

One of Canada’s most talented songwriter’s former Samsara frontman has been making waves in London England, writing and recording with one of London’s top producers. His return to Canada for the Komasket Music Festival will feature many unheard songs and special guests. Thomas’ signature style combines elements reminiscent of Ben Harper, Bob Marley and John Lennon.

Performing 250 shows a year, international blues musician, Texas bluesman Sonny Rhodes is the self-proclaimed Disciple of the Blues. His singing and prowess on the lap-steel guitar has resulted in a number of W.C. Handy awards nominations. Eighteen to date.This has been followed by a particularly productive period of performing and recording. In addition to being nominated numerous times for a W. C. Handy Award, Rhodes was honored for his cultural contribution to the arts by the Smithsonian Institute in 1976.Sonny has recorded several albums over the years also recording the theme song for the Fox TV series Firefly. In recent years Sonny has been honored by receiving in 2001 the Monterey Blues Foundation Lifetime achievement Award,2003 the U.S. Congressional Award for Achievement in the Blues and most recently in September 2007 the Boston Blues Trust Lifetime Achievement Award.

Iskwew (is-kway-yo) is Sandy Scofield (Metis), Brenda Hanson (Klahoose, Coast Salish) and Kym Gouchie (Carrier, Cree, Shuswap). They perform and create songs in the plains, west coast and northern interior traditions. They have performed at the First Annual Gathering of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas in Sonora, Mexico, Third International Chihuahua Festival in the cities of Chihuahua and Paquime, Mexico , the First Peoples' International Festival in Pau, France, and innumerable Canadian Festivals and Cultural Events. Individually, they come from long lines of musicians and are seasoned performers in  their  own right. Iskwew is currently in the studio recording thier debut CD with an anticipated release in 2008 on Arbor Records.

Highly accomplished classical Indian Trio, Lehera features:

Master vocalist and Indian slide guitarist PRAKASH SONTAKKE,  has a triple master’s degree in Hindustani classical music -- on the guitar, vocals and the violin. Prakash prefers to play the Gayaki Ang (vocal style) which recreates the emotion of the human voice on the slide guitar. 

Floutist PRASHANT MICHAEL JOHN Born in Lahore, and raised in Bangladesh, Mainly self-taught, Prashant has studied Carnatic theory and rhythm and North and South Indian flutes, African Fula flute and Jazz guitar with accomplished musicians and teachers worldwide.

Born in South Africa, Trisha Rampersad has been dancing since the age of four. Over the years she has been involved with Bharatanatyam and Kathak Dance. However, when she immigrated to Canada with her family, she found her love for dance in Kathak. Trisha has studied with the Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak Dance for nine years, under the direction of Mrs. Madhu Khare. In August of 2004, she performed “Nrityangan,” a graduation performance, earning her the title of “Nrityamani.” Her passion lies in the fusion of the various dance forms, as she believes that there is truth within art. “Dance, this almost spiritual movement, transcends all boundaries we mere humans have inflicted upon this Earth. It frees the soul and fuels the spiritual journey.” Trisha is proud to be a part of this great dance tradition that is Kathak, and hopes to share this classical art with the future generations.

“Sometimes it seems as if Shamik has 3 or 4 very different sounds; bass, drums and melody, all coming out of his mouth at once. Other times it seems he has mastered the ancient art of circular breathing."It's hard to believe the beats he throws down with nothing other than his voice. Shamik will continue to forge ahead and break barriers. He is a man who thinks music is about the people, the growth of an idea, and deeply emotional." Shamik hears music in his head, and uses beatboxing to bring it to life. He covers a wide a variety of genres in his captivating live show of vocal percussion. Since 2001, he has been on a mission to spread the artform of beatboxing everywhere he can. Shamik has performed across North America, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia.

World Fusion Music, Gypsy, Afro-Latin, Flamenco, Balkan, and more.. Tambura Rasa brings you a musical journey; From the richness of India and sensual rhythms and dance of the Middle East, to upbeat sounds of West Africa, joyous dance music of the Balkans and fiery Flamenco of Spain. Led by eastern European gypsy guitarist Ivan Tucakov, Tambura Rasa is consistently selling out shows around Vancouver and beyond and hit the festival circuit this summer

Jacky Essombe is a professional dancer from Cameroon, West Africa, who now makes her home in Vancouver. Over the last decade she has toured in Canada, the United States and Europe with major recording artists and uplifts any music she dances for with pure celebrational movement.  Well known as a dance instructor and workshop presenter, she offers the experience of openness to the self through movement and body awareness, and a true cultural experience.  Jacky presents the ‘African Healing Dance Workshop’ for Women throughout BC. She loves to share the traditions, history and culture of Africa, and the wisdom of her ancestors, and she truly believes that the Western world can benefit from the African traditional wisdom.

Joseph 'Pepe' Danza is an electrifying percussionist and multi- instrumentalist. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, he began classical guitar studies at age eight, and started his professional career at thirteen. He continued his studies in guitar as well as in piano, composition, music history and the physics of sound at the National Conservatory. Moving to Canada in 1989 he specialized in the study of world percussion while quickly establishing himself as one of the foremost drummers and band leaders on the West Coast.

A  Funk/Dub band with blues and reggae influences Zen Media features a 9 piece outfit playing parties and venues in the Okanagan for the last 3 years. With a 3 piece horn section and an eclectic mix of players Zen Media follows in the footsteps of BC world dance bands and is striving to push further into the Western Canada music circuit

B.C. homegrown Acoustic Folk World Dance Party!
Featuring long time kamloops musicians Rob Hall - vocals, rhythm guitar; Matt Wiebe - bass guitar; Stew Grant - percussion; J.R. Adam - lead guitar

Lo-fi Cowboy aka John Lanegin writes and performs gritty bluesy ballads and rockin' story teller tunes .  He's invented a small drum kit he plays with his feet while playing his guitar and singing. Joining him for KMF is musical partner Meti singer/ percussionist Robin Genthon.  John has recently relocated to Victoria where he  is still hard at performing and recording his original gritty folk rock.

"One could be tempted to spend a lot of time writing about Sazacha's fabulous voice, if her twelve-string wasn't such bayou blues incredibility and her harmonica wasn't so powerful woman." Mary Heckler - Heartsong Magazine- Oregon. Sazacha Red Sky aka Nancy Nash began a music career as a young girl in Canada. She has recorded and performed with countless musical celebrities, Bob Hope, Cher, Bon Jovi - (Livin' On A Prayer), Loverboy and Bryan Adams (background singer). Her CD recordings including  JUNO nominated, "Red Sky Rising", "Sing It To The Wind", "Love Is All That Matters"

Heavy Metal/dub drummer extraordinaire Dave Miller is a living drum machine and can defy some of the best in Canada on the skins. Formerly of Vancouver Dave has played in dozens of punk, funk and heavy metal bands over the years touring regionally and internationally. Now based in Vernon he teaches at  the Chris Madsen School of Music and plays in different projects, most recently Jamtree. He is joined by Jacob Chatterton for the KMF set of dub drum & bass to get you grooving!

Beautiful 3 part harmonies and acoustic roots music from these mountain mamas. Singing out gospel and traditional songs along with their own compositions these ladies of the Monashees play for the pure love of music!

Ancient Classical dance of India or Bharatnatyam – this local group presents traditional dance pieces over 2000 years old plus new choreography that fuses together contemporary and world music with bharatnatyam movements to create a whole new appeal and a feeling of excitement and anticipation.

Harambee, formerly the Alive Tribe, was formed in Vernon in the fall of 2006 when Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama began to rehearse with a group of local community drummers and they have gone on to perform at festivals across BC. An explosion of African style drumming and dance by over 15 players gets the energy moving!

Formerly lead singer for local band Curbside Music Co. Jayme is branching out on her own playing her own songs with a gutsy folky style!

James Hamilton, lead sitar player has spent over twenty-five years studying the music of South Asia including fourteen years while living in India. He has acquired an indepth knowledge of traditional Indian music, studying music history, theory, and a variety of musical genres including North and South Indian classical, folk and devotional forms. He studied privately with renowned musicians and musicologists including Radhika Mohan Maitra and Ms Kalyani Roy. In 1979, he completed a Master's Degree in Instrumental Music (sitar) from Rabindra Bharati University in Calcutta. and, in 1986, he completed a PhD in Social Anthropology (Ethnomusicology) from Queen's University, Belfast, N. Ireland. His doctorial thesis, entitled "Sitar Music in Calcutta", was published by the University of Calgary Press and also in India. James has lectured and performed on the sitar in India, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He is the leader of the world music ensemble Eastern Star.

A performing and recording artist, percussionist-drummer, dancer-singer Angela  shares her passions, offering rhythmic and vocal performances and workshops across Western Canada. Focusing on West African drum & dance for over seven years she has performed with the Togo (West Africa) drum & percussion ensemble “Gamalie” for many years and also performs with her dance company “Images” throughout BC. Angela has recently recorded with co-artist Devaki from the “Tambour Moving Art Project” a world music CD with an ensemble of voice, drum and percussion instruments, performed in six languages. She runs a company called Expression which teaches percussion, movement and song to young children in the French language.

 A brand new project The SummerHill Cipes Brothers have formed a new band rich with danceable, catchy tunes ranging from origional, rootsy songs to the Classic stylings of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Lead by Llynn Kellman who sings and plays a lovely fiddle, while Ezra and Ari duel Guitars and sing harmonies.  The rhythm section consists of Keegan Scott of Zen Media on the double bass and Haywood on the drums. 

And Many Many More!!!