A philosopher of life, Yossi Ghinsberg is a man of passion, fixed resolve and a connector of people. He believes that nothing promotes growth more than an unexpected experience and unconventional thinking. In these times of great challenge and change, his Power to Survive message is timely. Yossi, a survivor, author and resident dreamer, captured many fans after the release... read full bio
Composer, pianist with classical training, rock drummer and frontman of the band X Japan is YOSHIKI. Consequence of Sound dubbed YOSHIKI "one of the most important artists and composers in Japanese history," while Billboard Magazine called him "a musical innovator." He has worked on numerous international projects, such as a song honoring the tenth anniversary of the Japanese Emperor's rule, the official... read full bio
Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek filmmaker, theatre and video director, producer, and screenwriter. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards for his work in films, “Dogtooth”, “The Lobster”, and “The Favourite”. Lanthimos originally studied business administration but then went on to study film and television directing at Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos in Athens. He went on to... read full bio
Yoram was born in Tiberius, near the Lake of Galili, Israel, to Polish immigrants. He relocated to Kiryat Motzkin, close to Haifa, with his family when he was three years old. Shmuel, his father, constructed a theater that was exceptional in its day. Yoram was five years old when the movie theater first opened, and he was quite fascinated by... read full bio
Anthony Alfaro and Christopher Alfaro are the DJ duo from New York known as YOOKiE. They produce music in all genres of electronic dance music including dupstep, trap, and bass. Their name, YOOKiE, is meant to represent the feeling you get from their music which they describe as “Bass presence hums through a melody that leaves a gathering bouncing to... read full bio
Thai indie pop group YONLAPA is based in Chiang Mai. With the English-language tracks "U" and "Let Me Go," the quartet—vocalist/guitarist Yonlapa "Noina" Pienpanassak, synth player Arnuphap "Gunn" Foeilung, bassist Nawin Raknaisil, and drummer Chalanthorn "Fewchy" Soontornpitak—introduced themselves. Appealing to feelings of nostalgia and longing, they were compared to other Thai acts Phum Viphurit, Landokmai, Moving and Cut, and Dept. First Trip,... read full bio
Yonit Levi is an Israeli television presenter and journalist. She has been the first female to anchor an event news edition program in Israel alone and has been on Israel’s top primetime news program, Channel 2, for the past decade. She has most recently left her anchor’s chair to lead field correspondent covering major stories around the world and has... read full bio
Yong Khao is an entrepreneur, and educator who is the Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and who has been a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. Through his work as an educator, Khao has previously been the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean and Director of the... read full bio
Yonder Mountain String Band is an American progressive bluegrass band from Nederland, Colorado. The group consists of members Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Adam Aijala, Allie Kral and Jacob Joliff. Over the years, the group has released 12 albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Half Moon Rising”, “Two Hits and the Joint Turned Brown”, “No Expectations”, “If You’re Ever... read full bio
Yonaka is an alternative rock band from Brighton. Yonaka consists of four talented individuals, Theresa Jarvis, George Edwards, Alex Crosby, and Robert Mason. The band combines elements of metal, rock, hip-hop, and grime to create their volcanic sound. As a genre-melding band, Yonaka appeals to a variety of listeners, taking advantage of the open minds of the youth of today.... read full bio
A well-known British journalist and author named Yomi Adegoke has significantly influenced both literature and media. She was reared in Croydon after spending her early years in Canning Town, East London, where she was born on September 9, 1991. She is of Nigerian descent. Adegoke attended the University of Warwick to further her education, where she concentrated on law. But her... read full bio
Yolanda "Yoli" Vazquez is a reporter who has won multiple awards. Currently, she serves as a motor news anchor for MotorWeek, which can be seen on PBS, Velocity, and the V-me Spanish-language network. The primary mission of Yoli is to provide readers with insights and background information on significant consumer stories. After being on the front lines of breaking news... read full bio
Yolanda Griffith is an American professional basketball hall of fame player. A Former WNBA MVP, she is considered one of the greatest rebounders and defensive players in the history of Women's Basketball. Griffith has been involved in coaching at the Division I collegiate level. Griffith was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's class on her first year of... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Billboard Magazine's No. 1 Gospel Artist of the 2000s decade, Yolanda Adams grew up in a household filled with spirit, soul, and songs. Yolanda began her career when she released Just As I Am on a small Gospel label. The album began to draw attention, being compared to Aretha Franklin. Adams' career has rapidly advanced by a string of hugely... read full bio
Yola is an English singer-songwriter and producer from Bristol, England. She grew up in a poor family who banned music while she was young but she still went on to pursue a career as a vocalist. Her career started when she became the lead singer of Phantom Limb and she recorded the self-titled album with them, their album “Live In... read full bio
Recent years have found her returning both to music and visual art. A musical, New York Rock, is due for production. A one-woman art exhibit which debuted at the Whitney in 1989, then toured galleries around the world, began a revival of her work; which was spurred on by the Rykodisc release of OnoBox.... read full bio
A new era of music is ushered in by Yoko Gold, who shines as a beacon in the ethereal realm where elegance meets the raw and untamed. In addition to creating multisensory experiences that arouse strong emotions and take listeners to a place where reality and imagination merge, Yoko's work goes beyond music. His goal is straightforward: to encourage optimism,... read full bio
Adrian Galvin, better known by his stage name Yoke Lore, is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Galvin's unique blend of indie pop and folk music has earned him a devoted following, with fans drawn to his heartfelt and authentic sound. Galvin's music is characterized by his soulful vocals, poetic lyrics, and intricate instrumentation. He draws inspiration from... read full bio
The Jamaicans rise has seen his name continually in the headlines. Blake claimed gold as a key member of the Jamaica relay squad which, for the second straight time at a global showpiece, broke the world record. Blake is the second fastest man ever at both the 100m and 200m having clocked three of the fastest 11 runs ever over... read full bio
