International Festival of Holland

Caribbean musical sensation Universal Xpression captivates its audiences with Reggae, soca, zouk, and dance hall music, all with African, Latin and American music undertones. This Detroit-based award-winning phenom has toured for 15 years and produced ten albums. 

Mostly Kosher, the acclaimed klezmer-rock band, radically reconstructs Judaic and American cultural music through ravenous klezmer beats and arresting Yiddish refrains. A California-based ensemble, Mostly Kosher has headlined multiple summer festivals including seven years performing at Disney parks’ Festival of Holidays. 

The Villalobos Brothers are a GRAMMY-Award-winning family band, recognized as one of the foremost contemporary Mexican ensembles in the world. With their unique fusion of Mexican folk, jazz, and classical music, they have captivated audiences across the United States, Mexico, India, Russia, and Canada.

New Yorker Firas Zreik is transforming global perception of the kanun, a Middle Eastern string instrument. Zreik has collaborated with a cross section of musicians and has appeared at the Smithsonian Museum, Lincoln Center, and many other venues.

ArtLab J will introduce Korean culture through dance and storytelling and provide a K-POP dance lesson at the festival’s Children’s Fiesta. 

Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca delights audiences with their renditions of traditional dances representing many different Mexican states. Their brightly colored ranchero-designed dresses and regional music make their performances a cultural delight and a local favorite.