Thievery Corporation and Mitchum Yacoub

Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist Mitchum Yacoub blends Afrobeat, Soul, and Funk with vibrant horns and percussion. He’s played with Seun Kuti’s Egypt 80 and toured with The Wailers.

Thievery Corporation, from Washington, D.C., is known for their chilled-out electronic music blending trip-hop, acid jazz, reggae, and more. Popular albums include "The Mirror Conspiracy" and "The Richest Man in Babylon." The duo, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, collaborate with diverse vocalists and genres, gaining acclaim for their antiwar messages. "The Cosmic Game" features Perry Farrell and David Byrne, while "Saudade" shifts to bossa nova. Notable tracks include the Grammy-winning "Lebanese Blonde."