Benjamin Ricci

The one exceptional thing about CopperTonic is lead singer Michelle Sarah's voice. Second to none at Manifestivus, Michelle sings effortlessly. CopperTonic's vocals are...

Local Vermont band Movement of the People summons its existence from the great Fela Kuti, performing the Nigerian afrobeat pioneer's music. Movement of the People is a vibrant...

Barika creates a soundscape of funk soaked in psychedelic, West African resonance. The outfit stands out because they are multidimensional - laying down n'goni, percussion,...

Afinque was the first band to get campers out of their tents and moving this past Saturday afternoon at Manifestivus. Previous acts had played to a relatively dead concert...

What a great concept - a West African jam band joining forces with an American bluegrass outfit. Toubab Krewe coupled with the Infamous Stringdusters Friday night at...

The main reason that I ventured out to Manifestivus Friday evening was to see Locos Por Juana (see our Festival Preview of Manifestivus). The energetic, cumbia-inspired hip-hop...

The Disco Biscuits must be proud of themselves; Camp Bisco X brought out the largest crowd the festival has ever seen, selling out all three days.  On Thursday, festival-goers waited as long as 4...

Toubab Krewe brought the sun down before Further at All Good 2011. They      were heavier than usual, plugged in and wading through funky grooves. Playful, jammy, West African inspired roots music...

Marco Benevento is always great to see live. He was perfectly placed in the middle of the day, when the sun is shining bright and everyone could see that big goofy grin on his...