Dr. Huiyao Henry Wang is the founder and President of Center for China and Globalization, which is the largest independent think tank in China. Through his work with CCG, Wang has earned the company a spot on the list of top 100 think tanks in the world. Apart from his work with CCG, Wang has also been Counselor for China... read full bio
Hiroyuki Sanada is a Japanese actor who is best known for his roles in Japanese films and for playing Shingen in the film “The Wolverine,” and Ujio in the film “The Last Samurai.” Sanada was born in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, and while growing up he wanted to be an action actor and studied Shorinji Kempo and Kyokushin kaikan karate before... read full bio
Henry Wu is the stage name for Kamaal Williams EDM musical project. Williams is a British musician and producer who is best known for his career performing jazz music. He rose to fame as one-half of the jazz group Yussef Kamaal after the release of their debut album, “Black Focus,” which earned them the Breakthrough Act award at the Jazz... read full bio
Heavy Lungs is a British noise rock band from Bristol, England, that consists of members Danny Nedelko, Oliver Southgate, George Garratt, and James Minchall. Heavy Lungs was formed by Minchall and Nedelko who previously worked together. The duo began recording music together and then added in Southgate and Garratt to make a full band. Shortly after their full formation, Heavy... read full bio
Hannah Grace is a Welsh jazz-pop singer-songwriter and pianist from Cardiff, Wales. Grace has previously studied jazz vocals at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and her music is a mixture of soul and jazz and she has found influence in various artists which include Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, and Joni Mitchell. While studying jazz vocals, Grace... read full bio
Electronic artist, producer, DJ, Grammy nominee and remixer Lincoln Barrett, aka High Contrast, has worked with everyone from Coldplay to Kanye West, White Stripes to Calvin Harris. The Welsh-born, bespectacled polymath has long been a prominent figure in the drum'n'bass scene, but he also recently shown his versatility as a musician when he selected the music for the Olympic opening ceremony. He... read full bio
Hayley has been compared to Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchel, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Bush for her amazing vocal range and distinctive overall sound, which can seamlessly jump from earthy and heartfelt raw emotion to soaring and ethereal heavenly tones. Hayley has supported Tom Jones, Albert Lee, Scouting for Girls, Martha Reeves and Hazel O'Connor in addition to co-writing with twice Grammy-nominated songwriter... read full bio
Dexter Tortoriello and Megan Messina of Houses are Chicago natives, but a powerful three-month sojourn in Hawaii is where the inspiration for their dreamy electro-pop came from. In suburban Illinois throughout his teenage years, Tortoriello participated in metal and noise bands before attending Columbia College. He finally dropped out of college and relocated to Salt Lake City and later California.... read full bio
Hatchie's dreamy pop modernizes 90's sounds for the 21st century by fusing Natalie Imbruglia's hooky vulnerability with the panoramic sound of groups like Cocteau Twins. With the tunes she compiled on her first EP, Sugar & Spice, the Australian singer/songwriter showcased her hazy shoegaze guitars, soaring choruses and straightforward lyrics before expanding her sound on Keepsake. Giving the World Away enhanced... read full bio
Receiving endorsements from organizations like Radio X, BBC Introducing, Apple Music, BT Sport and XS Radio Manchester as well as Wonderland, Notion, Metal Magazine and Loop Magazine, the upbeat new track "Tell Me" by singer-songwriter Harvey Jay Dodgson has been released with high praise. Tell Me is a catchy song that is fueled by a powerful percussion beat, a repeating bassline and subsequently a captivating guitar... read full bio
Haley Blais is a singer-songwriter and musician from Vancouver. Haley has been self-producing song after song of rebellious, scream-into-your-pillow bedroom pop anthems that were really recorded in her bedroom. Her EP Let Yourself Go was a huge hit and fans have been impatiently expecting new music ever since. The up-and-coming artist's debut studio album, entitled Below the Salt, was published by Tiny... read full bio
With more than 10 million views on their irresistible hit "Sharpen Up," High Fade are Scotland's most innovative contribution to the new era of funk and disco. The band is currently on the rise in the UK and Scottish Funk scene. The demand for High Fade's distinctive sound has increased as a result of their appearance on "Jazz Nights" with Seonaid... read full bio
From London comes the contemporary progressive rock group Haken. Their style has changed from progressive metal to a shape-shifting, kaleidoscopic combination of progressive metal, jazz syncopation, catchy electronic pop and anthemic rock & roll since the band was founded by guitarist and keyboardist Richard Henshall and singer Ross Jennings. Haken recently finished a tour in North America with Symphony X. They signed with... read full bio
The renowned rock-pop band Honeyblood is led by guitarist, vocalist and composer Stina Tweeddale. One of the most popular Scottish talents to emerge in recent years, Honeyblood is backed by a live band and has done sold-out headline tours throughout the UK, US, Europe, Australia and Asia. She has also shared stages with groups like the Foo Fighters, Wolf Alice and Garbage. Honeyblood has... read full bio
American playwright, actress, and theater artist Heidi Schreck is renowned for her stirring and thought-provoking works. Schreck was born and reared in Washington, D.C., where he discovered early on his love of theater and storytelling. She participated in school plays while attending Catholic schools, where she also fell in love with acting. When Schreck started creating and acting in her own... read full bio
Scottish-Thai musician Helen Ganya, based in Brighton, explores with existentially-driven lyrics and off-kilter sounds to create a complex musical environment. She previously released music under the name Dog In The Snow. She reaches out from the suburban horror in her most recent album, polish the machine (Bella Union), looking for a cathartic respite that sees beyond the mundane. Additionally, she... read full bio
House of EL, alias Kieron McIntosh, began as a jazz trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist before pursuing songwriting and production, where he soon gained recognition and created his own distinct sound. While naming Massive Attack, Gorillaz, Joy Division, Bootsy Collins, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis as influences on his own work, House of EL is a singular creative force at the moment that... read full bio
Few bands could combine the high gloss of sophisticated, jazz-influenced pop with the carefree breeziness of the developing new wave as effectively as Haircut 100 in the first half of the 1980's. They were able to combine cheerful vocals, sax solos, skittering guitars, funky breakdowns and horn parts to create a sound that quickly drew in listeners. Even a challenging second album,... read full bio
The men's basketball team of the University of North Carolina has appointed Hubert Davis as its 20th head coach. Davis is the first Black head coach in Carolina men's basketball history and the fourth former Tar Heel player to lead UNC. In his first season as head coach, Davis guided the Tar Heels to the NCAA East Region title, a victory... read full bio
Olympic gold medallist, three-time Olympic silver medalist, nine-time world champion, and probably the finest female hockey player in the world is Hilary Knight. She is transforming the scene for women in hockey as an ardent supporter of gender equality. In terms of overall points and goals scored at the Women's World Championships, Hilary retains the record. She hit the ice... read full bio
