Breanna Stewart excels. "Stewie" won crowns in the WNBA, EuroLeague and an Olympic gold before claiming her biggest title to date: mom. She won three championships in the space of one year. Stewie is the first athlete of any gender to achieve that accomplishment. He is widely regarded as the best collegiate basketball player of all time. Stewie is a four-time NCAA... read full bio
Baseball pitcher Brad Hand plays for the Colorado Rockies. The Miami Marlins selected Hand in the second round of the MLB Draft. He has made a name for himself as one of the best relievers in the game, distinguished for his adaptability and capacity to secure crucial outs under duress. The 3.0 All-Star and 13-year veteran contributed significantly to the Phillies'... read full bio
Beth Mowins is an accomplished and innovative play-by-play announcer who has called several sports for ESPN. Her major responsibilities include announcing men's and women's collegiate sports, but when she called the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos season opener as part of ESPN's Monday Night Football, she made history as the first woman to call an NFL game in 30... read full bio
Brice Bottin and Yousra Mansour founded Bab L'Bluz in Marrakech. This French-Moroccan foursome combines Moroccan musical traditions such as Gnawa and Chaabi with more contemporary rhythms such as rock, blues, and funk. In addition to drums and guitars, the lineup includes traditional Gnawa instruments such as qraqabs (metal castanets), guembri (bass lute with a camel hide body), and awisha (a smaller,... read full bio
Bertie is a DJ, producer, radio host, party planner, and stylist that explores a variety of grooves. She spans an eclectic mix of soul, disco, and house, all the way to prog, hard groove, and deeper and darker dance music realms. She is known for breaking boundaries. Her musical expeditions are precisely that—a comprehensively supervised investigation. a blend of acidic themes,... read full bio
After almost a decade of working as a songwriter and collaborator for other acts, the Australian musician is currently residing in Nashville and is rediscovering his voice in a new identity that will eventually come to light. For the time being, though, Birksie can't help but think of contemporary folk rock greats like Hozier, Noah Kahan, and others—songwriters and storytellers who... read full bio
Butcher Brown is a jazz-funk fusion group that combines soul-jazz, psychedelic, and rock elements with jazz, hip-hop, funk, and soul. Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey, the group's most recent album, is a progressive and large-scale Concorde release that takes big band jazz and reconstructs it to fit the band's own aesthetic. With their live performance, they have sold out venues... read full bio
Born and bred in Los Angeles, California, Bianca was accustomed to listening to dance music at parties and backyard BBQs, as well as hearing the noises of the city booming from automobile stereos. Her background as a dancer deepened her appreciation for rhythms, while her years as a college radio host and DIY event organizer added a distinctively gritty edge... read full bio
A trio from Cape Town, consisting of Ross Dorkin on bass, Robin Brink on drums, and Matthew Field on vocals and guitar, has a distinctive sound that easily dominates mainstream South African pop. Inspired by poetry and art, Matthew found motivation in a drawing of Beatenberg, Switzerland, found in a collection of lectures by expressionist Paul Klee. Trained classically and... read full bio
Bria Salmena has defied categorization for the most of the past ten years, seamlessly experimenting with many genres. Prior to joining the mysterious sensation Orville Peck, Salmena gained recognition as the frontwoman of the critically acclaimed Canadian experimental post-punk band FRIGS, which she co-founded with longtime partner, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Hay Jennings. For the previous five years, Salmena toured... read full bio
Bobby Alu songs have a way of into the subconscious and settling there, surrounded by silky harmonies, rhythms influenced by a rich family tradition of Polynesian performance, and modest grooves that work a steady, smile-inducing high through even the most casual listener. Occasionally, one will appear as a delightful reminder to slow down and savor the journey. It's the curator... read full bio
Ben Katzman has seen it all when it comes to the music business. He is the creative force behind DeGreaser, a shred-tacular metal band. He's had major hits with Mannequin Pussy, Colleen Green, and Guerilla Toss. He has composed jingles, gone on international tours, and even started his own record company, the cult-favorite BUFU Records. Although all of these encounters... read full bio
Based in Bristol, Born on Road is a record label and DJ collective that is deeply ingrained in the underground drum and bass and jungle scenes. They have developed a reputation as an eclectic group that promotes quality music since its founding. Whether it's ragga, jungle, jump up, or some kind of amazing vocal performance, if they connect with it,... read full bio
Brett Crozier, a former Navy combat fighter pilot and current top corporate and nonprofit leader, has extensive knowledge of operational risk management, military culture, and how to lead large, diverse, and high-risk companies. When COVID-19 spread like wildfire throughout the USS Theodore Roosevelt, the most prestigious nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the US fleet, Crozier was also its commanding officer. As a... read full bio
Brent Gleeson is a complex person with a unique trajectory that spans many industries, from journalism and writing to entrepreneurship and military service. He has demonstrated bravery, tenacity, and leadership in the face of adversity as a highly decorated Navy SEAL Combat Veteran. Brent Gleeson transitioned into a new phase of his life after serving in the elite Navy SEALs, using... read full bio
Babak Hodjat is the co-founder and chief scientist of Sentient Technologies, a company that started some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence. Apart from his work with A.I., he is also a scholar, inventor, entrepreneur, and technologist. Hodjat is a big name in the tech city Silicon Valley, and has started numerous companies there including being an architect for... read full bio
Bad Suns is a rock band whose influences include ‘70s and ‘80s post-punk legends like The Cure, The Clash and Elvis Costello. Signed with Vagrant Records, they’ve released two albums: Language & Perspective and Disappear Here. The Huffington Post’s Jessica Goodman and Ryan Kistobak named Language & Perspective on their list of the year’s best released, describing it as “a... read full bio
Bryant Gumbel is a highly respected broadcaster and has spent several decades hosting a wide variety of shows, giving him a birds-eye view not only of the media but also of American sports culture. From the world of sports to the politics of the day, Bryant Gumbel has anchored and reported from all corners of the globe. One of television's... read full bio
Barbara Mandrell is a true legend in country. As a performer, she has been the recipient of over 75 major awards, released over 30 albums and sent scores of songs for a ride up both the Country and Pop charts. Mandrell's faith would be tested by a brush with death. She was involved in a serious head-on car collision while... read full bio
Following the paths of big band leaders like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's brassy, upbeat sound has been embraced both by older fans nostalgic for the music of their youth and by legions of younger fans enamored of the elegance and sophistication of the Big Band era. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has performed at... read full bio
