With more than fifteen years of experience, Ms. Tala Dowlatshahi is a seasoned outreach and relationships specialist who has worked with governments, the public and commercial sectors, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies. She started her work as an information liaison for Amnesty International in the United Kingdom. Ms. Dowlatshahi served as a Technical Officer for Advocacy, Communications, and... read full bio
Thelma & James, a musical duo consisting of married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, is an undisputed force. "Happy Ever After You" was the result of their first co-write in more than ten years, and they were unaware that the best writing partner had been right in front of them the entire time. Since its debut, the song... read full bio
The Womack Sisters are royalty in the realm of soul music. They are the nieces of singer-songwriter and R&B legend Bobby Womack, the granddaughters of the late great Sam Cooke, and the daughters of famous songwriters and producers Cecil and Linda Womack (of Womack & Womack). The Womack Sisters are a soulful powerhouse on their debut album for Daptone Records, which... read full bio
In addition to winning nine Canadian Country Music Awards and a Juno Award, the Washboard Union has four gold and one platinum records. They are also SOCAN-awarded songwriters. They are one of the most sought-after live bands in country music thanks to their distinctive dynamic live act, iconic hit tunes, and signature three-part harmonies. In addition to sharing festival stages... read full bio
Greetings from Suffocate City, The Funeral Portrait's debut full-length for Better Noise Music, takes the band's mythology to new heights and depths with powerful, real, and impassioned songs. The title track, "Alien," "Voodoo Doll," and "You're So Ugly When You Cry" (with Bert McCracken from The Used) all mix the lively accessibility of Active Rock with the honest honesty that... read full bio
TEEKS, a well-known Māori artist, uses music to bring healing and purpose to the Far North of New Zealand. Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, born in the gorgeous Hokianga, has a unique ability to bring a packed audience to complete silence with his quiet, scholarly personality. TEEKS' performance is a spiritual experience in and of itself, let alone the songbook, which is... read full bio
Talisk, a prominent folk band of the 21st century, has been dismantling clichés and reinterpreting the genre for nearly a decade. The Scottish group has garnered over 15 million streams and sold 10,000 CDs globally, performing sold-out gigs across five continents—from Paris to New York, London to Tokyo, and Glasgow to Vancouver—while also headlining festivals internationally, thereby amassing a devoted... read full bio
The audaciously free-spirited ensemble from Atlanta, Georgia, indulges in intense extremism, producing music that is simultaneously dense, impenetrable, chaotic, and yet attractive. An unmistakable, life-affirming joy is evident as each song exuberantly traverses genre boundaries. The Callous Daoboys resurrect noisy rock as if conjuring the deceased. Indeed, every band asserts the fusion of the most formidable heavy riffs with the most... read full bio
Born in Haiti, Tedy's life has been influenced by a steadfast dedication to self-expression, reinvention, and movement. After emigrating to Florida and subsequently residing in Montreal, he effectively managed isolation and displacement by focusing on himself. Survival evolved into a sense of purpose. He composed "Soar," a piano-driven ballad that ignited his aspiration to investigate and ultimately establish his artistic identity.... read full bio
Celebrated by fans for their dynamic, wild live shows, Australian band The Delta Riggs has released four acclaimed studio albums: the Australian Music Prize-nominated HEX.LOVER.KILLER, Dipz Zebazios, Dipz From The Zong, and Active Galactic. They’ve performed with the likes of Kasabian, Jimmy Page, and Foo Fighters, and at notable events like CMJ, Culture Collide, and SXSW. The Delta Riggs have... read full bio
Cruise through this nostalgic journey with faithful renditions of the iconic smooth rock sounds of the mid 70s & 80s that defined a generation. Experience an unforgettable musical voyage at this Yacht Rock party—layered with lush harmonies and smooth grooves, The Yacht Rock Show performs classic hits from artists that shaped the genre, including Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins,... read full bio
The Black Lips have earned a reputation in the music industry for their shocking stage antics during their live performances. The band first appeared on television in the United States on the show 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien,' and in the United Kingdom, they made their debut on the show 'The Wall.' They have been profiled in Rolling Stone, Spin,... read full bio
The Gringos started out as a bunch of close friends who realized they had a similar love for music. Soon, what began in a tiny room in a fraternity house grew into something much more. They started to discover their own sound after a year of covering songs at festivals. The Gringos, who have their roots in indie music, combine... read full bio
The Districts are an American rock band from Lititz, Pennsylvania. The group consists of members Rob Grote, Connor Jacobus, Braden Lawrence, and Pat Cassidy. The band was originally formed by four members in high school and they went on to self-release two EPs and their first full-length album, “Telephone”. Since then, they have released two more albums, “A Flourish and... read full bio
Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductee, Tai Babilonia is a former gold medal-winning world champion. With partner Randy Gardner, they are five-time gold medalists at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Babilonia was the first figure skater of partial African American descent to win U.S. and World titles. While skating as a professional, Babilonia became addicted to amphetamines and alcohol and... read full bio
Tracy Austin is a former World No. 1 female professional tennis player from the United States. She won the women's singles title at the US Open in 1979 and 1981, as well as the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon in 1980, before a series of injuries cut her career short. Tracy became the youngest player to ever win the U.S.... read full bio
From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders; as a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. Smiley is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI).... read full bio
Traci Bingham appeared in the video for Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, as well as in the video for "I Really Like It" by Harlem World featuring Mase and Kelly Price. Aside from Baywatch, Bingham's appearances include the television series D.R.E.A.M. Team and Beverly Hills 90210, and the film Demon Knight. She also had roles in... read full bio
The Cataracs are an American hip hop indie-pop duo. The Cataracs, along with Dev, signed to the Indie-Pop Label, which also features musicians such as Bobby Brackins, Maddy and Allyson Santa Cruz CA, and The Pack. They were later signed to a major label, Universal Records. Through Universal, they began producing music for artists such as Far East Movement and... read full bio
Thompson Square is an American country music duo that consists of husband and wife, Keifer Thompson and Shawna Thompson, both of which alternate as vocalists. The duo met during a singing competition in Nashville, Tennessee and worked as solo artists before coming together to form a duo. As Thompson Square, they have released three albums. Their self-titled debut album peaked... read full bio
