Ana Moura, a Grammy-winning and number-one vocalist, is the most popular and successful fadista to emerge in the twenty-first century. Her albums have continuously done well in the marketplace and her international concert tours often sell out. On the Tejo River, north of Lisbon, in the ancient city of Santarem, she was born. Moura was raised in a family where fado... read full bio
Mulatu Astatke is a well-known composer, arranger and musician from Ethiopia who plays the piano, organ, vibraphone and percussion. He is also recognized as the father of Ethio-jazz, a distinctive fusion of pop, modern jazz, traditional Ethiopian music, Latin rhythms, Caribbean reggae and Afro-funk. He spent a large portion of the 1970s extending the boundaries of Ethiopian music by working both domestically and... read full bio
Thiago Tiberio, a youthful and vibrant new talent with a flourishing worldwide career, is frequently complimented by his colleagues for his mature musicianship, clarity of expression and precise technique. He has performed with orchestras in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Brazil over his multifarious career as a classical, operatic and... read full bio
Tony Award-winning Maestro Ted Sperling, a classically trained musician whose career has spanned from the concert hall and the opera house to the Broadway stage, is one of today's top musical performers. He is currently the artistic director of MasterVoices and has conducted numerous symphony orchestras, including the BBC Concert Orchestra, Iceland Symphony, Czech National Symphony, New York City Opera,... read full bio
Ludwig Wicki, a native of Lucerne, Switzerland, grew up in a musical setting that was affected by both church and folk music. He played trombone as a youngster and joined the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and later, he broadened his studies to include orchestral and choral conducting. After spending some time at the Bern Music School, Maestro completed his studies with Cantor... read full bio
Since her beginnings, Emma Shapplin has performed in some of the most amazing locations in the world thanks to her distinct style and charisma, including the Acropolis of Athens, as well as the Greek Olympia stadium, the Great Kremlin Palace in Moscow, the Esplanade Opera Maison in Singapore, 3 nights at the Caesarea Arena in Israel, at the Théâtre... read full bio
FISH is a stage name for Derek William Dick, a Scottish singer-songwriter and actor. As the principal vocalist and lyricist of the neo-progressive rock band Marillion, he rose to fame. In the course of his solo career, he has experimented with both traditional rock and pop. Music journalists have lauded Fish for his voice, which has been compared to Peter Gabriel... read full bio
Luther Dickinson, a brilliant guitarist with a diverse spectrum of inspirations, has acquired a reputation as an innovator in modern blues while also having a great understanding and appreciation for its rich past. Whether co-leading the North Mississippi Allstars with his drummer brother Cody, recording and performing solo or collaborating with regional artists ranging from Jimbo Mathus and Sharde Thomas to... read full bio
Steve Stamp is a British writer and actor who has gained recognition for his work on the hit mockumentary television series, People Just Do Nothing. As one of the creators of the show, he also plays the character of DJ Steves. Steve Stamp is a BAFTA award winner for Best Scripted Comedy and has won an RTS award for Scripted... read full bio
The impact Anne-Marie has had on people all across the world is enormous. World-class vocalist with five UK Top 10 hits under her belt, she has found success in the music industry due to to her unfiltered, genuine style, which has helped her connect with people all over the world. Anne-Marie's distinctive, arresting voice first caught the attention of music... read full bio
The Brook and The Bluff is a Nashville-based band that was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and quickly made a name for itself with a unique blend of soulful air, groovitational pull, and evocative vocal harmony. Initially, the band was a duo of Alec and Joseph, but it evolved into a quartet with John and Fred joining the team. The band's early... read full bio
Under the name A Dying Dream, the Los Angeles-based metalcore group The Ghost Inside was founded in 2004. Jonathan Vigil on vocals, Zach Johnson and Chris Davis on guitars, Jim Riley on bass, and Andrew Tkaczyk on drums make up the band. In addition to their most recent self-titled album, which marked their comeback from a break in 2020, they... read full bio
A well-known American rock group from New York City, The Pretty Reckless was founded in 2009. Mark Damon plays bass, Taylor Momsen plays rhythm guitar, Ben Phillips sings backup vocals, and Jamie Perkins plays drums for the group. Light Me Up, the group's first studio album, was released in August 2010. The hits from the album, such as "Make Me Wanna... read full bio
Legendary American rock group The Marshall Tucker Band was formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its distinctive sound, which combines blues, country, and jazz, contributed to the early 1970s development of the Southern rock subgenre. After 50 years of recording and touring with several line-ups, lead vocalist Doug Gray is the only original band member still regularly performing with the group. Tommy... read full bio
Youngr is a gifted British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who was given the name Dario Younger Brigham-Bowes. The son of August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, he was born on February 27, 1989 in Urmston, close to Manchester, England. Youngr began his musical career in 2012 when he and his brother Lorne Ashley Brigham-Bowes... read full bio
Ana Fabrega was born in 1991 and spent her early years in Scottsdale, Arizona, where her parents had relocated after leaving their native Panama. She majored in business and economics at Fordham University in New York and then worked in finance, but she had always loved comedy more than anything. Ana started performing stand-up at open mics and publishing videos online... read full bio
Canadian novelist and cultural critic Stephen Marche has been penning articles about artificial intelligence for years. Marche offers a distinctive viewpoint on the meeting point of AI and the humanities thanks to his PhD in Shakespeare. His writing examines how AI is transforming how we think about creativity and authorship. Marche garnered media attention in 2021 for his groundbreaking breakthrough in... read full bio
Born on January 1, 1971, Shannon Watts is a well-known American gun violence prevention activist who has devoted her life to the struggle against gun violence in the country. She is most recognized for founding Moms Demand Action, the biggest grassroots organization in the country dedicated to stopping gun violence. Her work in this area have brought her widespread acclaim... read full bio
Throughout the 90's, Big Sugar released several radio singles, gold and platinum recordings and other notable works. They rose to prominence as a major concert attraction, performing more than 300 gigs annually while touring the US and Canada. Gordie Johnson caught the attention of musicians like the Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones and Black Crowes due to his distinctive technique. Gibson Guitars created... read full bio
The COVID lockdowns allowed NEEDTOBREATHE vocalist Bear Rinehart to take a few more breaths and revive his side project Wilder Woods. His boys' first names, Wilder and Woods, served as the inspiration for the band's debut record. Wilder Woods' debut album was a low-key, soulful affair, typical of frontmen who go solo and far different from the stadium rock gestures that made... read full bio
