One of the biggest Hip Hop music festivals in France, Musiques Métisses, has a history of showcasing a diverse range of international artists. Fatoumata Diawara, whose seductive voice and stirring lyrics have made her one of Mali's most sought-after singers, and Gael Faye, a French rapper of Rwandan descent whose fascinating storytelling abilities have garnered him critical praise, are just two of the top performers to grace its stages over the years.
Other notable artists who have performed at Musiques Métisses include Goran Bregovic, a renowned Serbian musician who fuses traditional Balkan music with contemporary sounds, Chinese Man, a French trip-hop group known for their inventive use of samples and beats, and Stand High Patrol, a French dub collective whose infectious rhythms have won them a devoted following.
The festival has seen performances from Femi Kuti, the son of the iconic Nigerian artist Fela Kuti, who brought his own distinctive brand of Afrobeat to the stage. The festival has also featured performances by Zoufris Maracas, Panda Dub, Proleter, and Souad Massi, all of whom brought their own distinctive musical styles and sounds to the occasion. Musiques Métisses has grown to be one of France's most adored music events thanks to its wide variety of artists.