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All World Fest Artists

Since it began in 2003, World Fest has supported more than 280 public performances and 2,300 educational events. In its two decades, World Fest has drawn more than 650,000 attendees, including more than 450,000 young people, to events featuring these artists. 

In front of an audience of students, a smiling man with a guitar holds a microphone up to a young girl's face.

2024-2025 Cycle

  • Five people in traditional Taiwanese dress, holding various instruments

    A Moving Sound

    Fusing traditional influences with a global sensibility, award winning ensemble A Moving Sound (Sheng Don聲動) from Taiwan, built a worldwide following through their joyous mix of original music and dance.

  • Four women of medium skin tone wearing brightly colored outfits in front of a gray background, embracing and looking upwards.

    LADAMA

    LADAMA is an ensemble of women musicians from across the Americas who strive to engage youth in their respective communities.

  • A person with medium light skin tone wearing a large silver necklace and a silver coin headpiece

    Farah Siraj

    Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, having performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

2022-2023 Cycle

2019-2022 Cycle

2017-2019 Cycle

2015-2017 Cycle

2013-2015 Cycle

2011-2013 Cycle

2009-2011 Cycle

2007-2009 Cycle

2005-2007 Cycle

2003-2005 Cycle