Thievery Corporation and City of the Sun

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."

Brooklyn-based City of the Sun blends indie rock, Latin folk, and world music into cinematic, intimate soundscapes. Formed by John Pita, they've toured globally with acts like Thievery Corporation.