The following bands have performed music from Africa and the African diaspora in the past year at Ashkenaz:
- Djelimady Tounkara
- Djialy Kunda Kouyate
- Ensemble Tartit
- Fania
- Kotoja
- Lagbaja
- Moh Alileche
- Pape & Cheikh
- Samba Ngo
- Stella Chiweshe
- The Nigerian Brothers
- West African Highlife Band
- Ze Manel