Pop singer, songwriter and producer Rhea Raj first developed a love for music at the age of two while seeing her mother do traditional Indian dance. Due to her intense stage presence and incredible voice, she has been invited to perform at festivals, arenas, SXSW, NY Fashion Week and the United Nations. The Songwriters Hall of Fame x BMI award winner was announced... read full bio
Meet Reinel Bakole, a creative polymath who is considered the next big thing in the avant-garde Belgian soul scene. Her skill encompasses performance, songwriting, dancing and singing, creating a captivating, cross-genre musical world that challenges artistic conventions. Reinel Bakole is now working on her debut album, which will be released after a fruitful two-year tour that saw her appear on famous stages such... read full bio
" An excellent writer, storyteller, and golf analyst, golf historian and NBC Golf Channel personality Rich Lerner turns golf games into stories with his humorous and knowledgeable play-by-play hosting of the PGA Tour tournament coverage; he is also the lead host for the Golf Channel’s Live From, on which he narrates essays that he has written to add depth and... read full bio
Rare Americans are dynamic storytellers of the genuine and honest, not just a band. Crooked & Catchy, one of their songs, is an ode for everyone battling life's most difficult obstacles. Labels Not what they do. They have an intense independence. They've put out four albums and an EP, and they're only getting started. Their path is equally as unique as... read full bio
The musical style of Rain on Fridays is a distinctive fusion of ambidexterity. It sounds like you're halfway through a Jawbreaker candy that can feel like you're punching your foes in the face and then kissing them good night. It's the aural equivalent of being both joyful and sad. This San Diego-based trio plays alternative indie rock that genuinely vents... read full bio
Rew is a committed musician from the Delaware suburbs who draws inspiration for his own style from shoegaze, emo, grunge, and bedroom pop. Having complete control over the composition, recording, mixing, and mastering stages, he produces genuine music that appeals to a wide audience. Audiences connect with his extremely personal yet widely relevant songs. Rew quietly enhances the alternative music... read full bio
Designer Rachel Roy is well-known throughout the world and has worked in the fashion sector for more than 20 years, creating over ten different types of products. She has skillfully converted her knowledge into a strong supporter of holistic wellness and women's empowerment. Immersed in the principles of Ayurveda and skincare technology in the United States, the designer, who is half... read full bio
Resolve, a French hardcore quintet, hails from Lyon, France, which isn't the first location you'd think this explosive, high-energy band would call home. Resolve has a devoted fan base and has served as an opening act for well-known melodic bands such as Every Time I Die, While She Sleeps, and the Architects. Resolve is mostly regarded as a hardcore band, yet... read full bio
Around the world, Rob Shanahan's images have been included in a large number of international advertising campaigns, galleries, recordings, books, and magazines. Along with embracing his role as a keynote speaker, Rob is receiving great reviews and captivating audiences with his tale of a young Minnesotan who went on to collaborate with the biggest names in music, as well as an... read full bio
Inspired by his West African heritage and a variety of inspirations, Ronis Goliath, a singer residing in Berlin with Cameroonian ancestry, blends pop, dancehall, R&B, and Afrobeat in his songs. His identity is expressed through music, which also acts as a bridge between his two native nations. Foo7, his most recent viral hit in Nigeria, Africa, also made it into... read full bio
Ryan, who was raised in a seaside town in Australia, found his passion—flying—at a very young age. The young Australian's life would revolve around aviation, which would offer both incredible and traumatic, life-changing events. Ryan worked a variety of after-school jobs to pay for his flying lessons when he was 14 years old and obsessed with becoming a pilot. Shortly later,... read full bio
Join Rebekah Gregory on her amazing journey as she presents her captivating talk, "Building Resilience to Cross Your Finish Line." This presentation deviates from the norm by providing a genuine examination of recovering from life's most trying times—a story that is both incredibly relatable and incredibly motivating. Rebekah's narrative starts with her protecting her son from the Boston Marathon bombing, an... read full bio
Rene assists executives in retaining their best employees, fostering strong teams, and raising morale. He is the author of Kick Your Excuses Goodbye, which has won awards. He is described as a "motivational hit" by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is described as a "motivational guru" by the Miami Times. However, the majority of people perceive him as a regular guy with... read full bio
Recycled Percussion formed thanks to a high school talent show in New Hampshire. Now known as part of the ‘junk rock’ genre, Recycled Percussion creates their unique style of music with just about anything they can get their hands on- everyday household objects like ladders, buckets, trash cans and even metal grinders! This high-energy group brought every ounce of rock... read full bio
Tinashe Fazakerley, known as Rationale, is a singer and songwriter. He is best known for his eclectic, soulful sound, a fusion of R&B and alternative pop. Rationale uses electronic music influences in his work, melding together different genres to create totally unique tracks. Rationale debuted his career on Soundcloud and Spotify. He gained recognition through these platforms, even artists like... read full bio
Rubblebucket is an alternative jazz band comprised of members Kalmia Traver, Alex Toth, Dandy McDowell, Maddie Rice, Jeremy Gustin, Ian Chang, Max Jaffe, and Adam Dotson. They use baritone saxophone, trumpet, bass, guitar, drums and trombone to create eclectic jazz music. The band has released a multitude of different albums, garnering acclaim from reviewers like Rolling Stone. They have played... read full bio
Pianist Roger Williams' sweeping, sparkling arpeggios, showy technique, and gentle, easy listening arrangements made him one of the most popular pop instrumentalists of the late '50s and '60s. Like many other easy listening musicians, Roger Williams blurred the boundaries between pop, jazz, and classical, creating a smooth, relaxing hybrid. In 1955 Roger Williams recorded "Autumn Leaves", the only piano instrumental... read full bio
Renee Bargh is a celebrity and television personality from Australia. She is best known for her work will Channel [V] Australia. She launched into the entertainment industry as part of the pop group, Girlband. Her group released two singles, which hit the top 50, ‘Electric’ and ‘Party Girl’. When the band broke up, Bargh decided to become a television personality.... read full bio
A swedish techno/folk/bluegrass band that had an international novelty hit with their cover version of the song Cotton Eye Joe". Very popular, the band holds the record of most total weeks at number one on the German singles chart over the past 30 yearsscoring such hits as "Old Pop in an Oak", "The Spirit of the Hawk and "Wish You... read full bio
Storytelling words, melodic flows and easygoing instrumentals all work well together in Ryan Caraveo's reflective compositions. His music veers between contemplative R&B and laid-back rap, occasionally including electronic elements on albums like Butterfly Boy. Caraveo was born in Seattle and spent a lot of his early years moving. He began producing his own beats, creating his own artwork and distributing all of his... read full bio
