Wage War is an American metalcore band from Ocala, Florida, that consists of members Briton Bond, Cody Quistad, Seth Blake, Chris Gaylord, and Stephen Kluesener. The band’s music is a mixture of hard rock, punk, and metalcore and they originally performed under the name Empires before changing their name. The band began their career with the release of the EP... read full bio
Wafia is the electronic-pop act of Wafia Al-Rikabi. As an Australian singer and songwriter of Arab origin, Wafia is able to draw inspiration from a variety of outlets. She originally used songwriting as a method of escaping the world of biomedicine, the subject she was studying at university. After finding she enjoyed songwriting and singing, she released music to positive... read full bio
wAFF is a British DJ and producer who specializes in house and techno music. His mission is to spread positive vibes and connectivity through his music. wAFF is credited for kick starting the underground dance scene in Hull and Leeds where he hosted his Koala parties. It was through these Koala parties and time spent in Ibiza that wAFF was... read full bio
Wael Ghonim, the sparkplug of the Arab Spring, offers one of the most inspiring stories of the Age of Social Marketing: a memoir and manifesto for all of us. Wael is an extraordinary individual, an activist who is literally changing the most important country in the Arab region, redesigning its place in the world and the worlds relationship to it.... read full bio
Canadian musician Wade MacNeil is most recognized for being Alexisonfire's primary guitarist and backup vocalist in the post-hardcore genre. In addition, he is the founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the punk bands Black Lungs and Gallows, two bands known for their hardcore punk sound. The tracks "St. Andrews" by Bedouin Soundclash, "Deathsmarch" by Cancer Bats, "Widower" by Johnny Truant, "The Gre(A)t... read full bio
Wade Hayes is an American country music artist from Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, and son of Don Hayes, whom is a country artist as well. Hayes was inspired to pursue country music from his father who got him to play the guitar. He has released seven studio albums with his first two, “Old Enough to Know Better”, and “On a Good... read full bio
This scientist/explorer/author is a man of intellect and action. He holds a Ph.D from Harvard and has been a logger, surveyor, park ranger, photographer and lecturer. Dr. Davis co-wrote and hosted Earthguide on the Discovery Channel. His book, The Serpent and The Rainbow investigated Haitian Voodoo culture. He has participated in extensive explorations into the rain forests of Central America... read full bio
Wade Bowen is a country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas. Wade began his music career in a band called West 84 alongside his friend Matt Miller. Wade released his first solo album, Try Not To Listen, which became a huge regional success in Texas. With his single “God Bless This Town”, he reached No.1 on the bellwether Texas Music Chart.... read full bio
Wade Boggs is a former professional baseball third baseman. He spent his eighteen-year baseball career primarily with the Boston Red Sox, but also played for the New York Yankees, with whom he won his only World Series, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, with whom he recorded his 3,000th hit. His hitting in the 1980s and 1990s made him a perennial... read full bio
Wadah Khanfar has been in the journalism industry his whole life. Born in Palestine, he earned an engineering degree at the University of Jordan and continued his studies and gained another degree in African Studies and international politics from Sudan International University. While studying in South Africa, he began researching and consulting with the Middle Eastern economics and political affairs.... read full bio
Brisbane's WAAX quintet has recently been putting out a lot of catchy noise. With the help of Australian indie powerhouse Dew Process and frequent radio appearances, they have been gaining fans' affections and selling out entire national tours. The band has been making significant waves on the festival circuit with standout sets at Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Good Things and... read full bio
Asseem Waajeed (Robert O' Bryant IV), a native of Detroit, is a musician and an educator. B orn to Robert O'Bryant III and Frances Alberta Davis on the Eastside of Detroit, Waajeed was raised in a work-oriented environment thanks to his father's family-owned trucking company and his mother imprinted him musically as a young boy. She frequently played Southern blues while they... read full bio
WLAK (We Live As Kings) is a collective of hip hop artists from the Collision Records family. All four members of WLAK ( Swoope, Christon Gray, Dre Murray, Alex Faith) bring their unique styles of hip hop to make a group that compliments each others strengths and individual uniqueness. We Live As Kings is a culture to reign here on... read full bio
W.E. (Bill) Harmer has been motivating and entertaining audiences with his content, enthusiasm, and his Irish sense of humor. Bill Harmer has held various roles throughout his 35 years of experience. He has held senior management and technical positions with numerous international corporations. He has consulted in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Bill Harmer has played very big roles... read full bio
W. Mitchell is an award-winning keynote speaker who inspires audiences around the country. W. Mitchell uses his own life experiences to help guide audiences to empower lifes inevitable changes. He is a former United States Marine, small-town mayor, a burn victim, and a paraplegic. When his first incident happened, Mitchell was riding his motorcycle when a laundry truck turned in... read full bio
Currently #14 among the DJ Mag Top 100, Willem van Hanegem and Wardt van der Harst make up the production and DJ duo that is W&W. They have overcome the boundaries of genre, and traveled the world sharing their music. W&Ws work is a mixture of the uplifting and melodic elements of trance with the raw intensity of electro and... read full bio
The ever-expanding repertoire of V. V. Brown includes soul, gospel, funk, new wave, reggae, and more in the mix of her expansive style, ranging from progressive R&B to left-field pop. The Northampton native's solo career took off after she co-wrote the aggressive successes "I Don't Need a Man" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Denial" by Sugababes. Brown would soon follow... read full bio
African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela was born and raised in South Africa. His music proved to be an inspiration to many, and he helped encourage and motivate activists who were against apartheid in Africa. The themes of his songs cover topics like fighting for your rights and for freedom, the art of forgiveness, and the importance of reconciliation.... read full bio
Vundabar is a Boston-based group that creates jangly, fuzzed-out indie rock with surf and math influences that is heavily infused with post-punk attitude. The band gained popularity after breaking through when their explosive tune "Alien Blues" unexpectedly became a streaming hit. The following year, Vundabar released their fifth long-player, Satan for the Fire, to capitalize on that popularity. While still in... read full bio
"Vulfpeck is an alternative funk group from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their sound is comprised of rhythmic beats and electronic notes. The band consists of four talented individuals, Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, and Joe Dart. They met at the University of Michigan’s music school where they all studied. When starting the band, they wanted to channel the era of... read full bio
