Hillside is a festival with a Think Global, Act Local sensibility. For 40 years they have curated their stages with a world lens and we give over the open mic to Hillside acts we think you should pay some attention to: Kandy Guira, Balaklava Blues, DakhaBrakha, Emmanuel Jal, Ibeyi, Leyla McCalla, Namgar, and Tarta Relena.