Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are a testament to the soulful and beautiful possibilities of music. Steeped in the gritty sounds of gospel, soul and funk, this nine-piece collective have wowed fans around the world with their live performances. You can see them at Peats Ridge on December 31.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts & Music Festival

New kid on the electronic dance scene (S)haan has been playing festivals since age 15. His progressive house sets attract thousands of fans and you can see him live at Sunburn Goa on December 28.
(S)haan
Sunburn Electronic Dance Music Festival

Jake Shimabukuro has taken the ukulele far beyond its traditional role in Hawaiian music. He collaborates with legendary producer Alan Parsons on his must recent album ‘Grand Ukulele’. You can see him on the last leg of his 2012 tour at Showa Women’s University in Japan on December 13-14.
Jake Shimabukuro
KadmusArts Podcast with Jake Shimabukuro

After wrapping up his previous band, the Books, Nick Zammuto continues his layered musical journey with a four-man band that combines guitars, keyboard, bass and drums with video and computer. You can see them live at Rencontres Trans Musicales on December 8.
Zamuto
Rencontres Trans Musicales

Circolumbia is one of the most exciting young circus companies performing today. They combine modern circus with Latin and hip-hop rhythms, creating shows that portray street culture in a dynamic and creative way. You can see them perform Urban at the Tollwood Winter Festival December 1 - 11.
Circolombia
Tollwood Winter Festival