Among Ganavya's most recent credits are: this body is so transitory... directed by Peter Sellars, with live calligraphy by Wong Dongling and solo vocals and compositions by Ganavya and Michael Schumacher; Ch.7: The Goddess, directed by Peter Sellars, with ganavya (solo voice, composition, dance), Michael Schumacher (choreography, dance); Daughter of a Temple, a sound installation created for the 13th Bienale de... read full bio
Born Charles Jones, Jr. in Akron, Ohio, to composer/pianist Charles Jones Sr. and civil rights activist Blanche Jones from Birmingham, the composer Sir Charles Jones is a collaborator of the throwback and modern in his classic Southern style of R&B. Jones traveled the South on what was known as the "Chitlin' Circuit" as a background vocalist for composer Marvin Sease. Following... read full bio
Alessandra had been cooking and singing along to Frank Sinatra's music with her mother since she was a little child. It became quite clear that this youngster was destined for the stage, the one genuine place she could always be herself, when she competed in and won her first singing competition at the age of six with the ABBA hit "Dancing... read full bio
The String Revolution is a dynamic and inventive instrumental guitar ensemble that challenges the limits of modern music. They are the Grammy Award® winning guitar trio. They are known for their thrilling performances, combining many genres and styles to create original compositions and an enthralling sound. They are a trio of outstanding guitarists. They have a devoted fan base and... read full bio
Don Was' life has always revolved heavily around music. He was born in Detroit and has had a successful career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, radio broadcaster, and documentarian. He was also President of Blue Note Records, the venerable jazz company in America. He holds six Grammy Awards for record producing, including Producer of the Year and Album of... read full bio
Alessandro Cortini is an Italian musician, composer, producer, and maker of musical instruments. One of the leading names in modern electronic music, Cortini is primarily recognized for his eerie, atmospheric compositions. In addition to being a longtime member of Nine Inch Nails, he is incredibly creative, having put out a constant flow of his own intoxicating music over the course of... read full bio
Five Grammy Awards have been given to Victor Wooten, who has appeared on the cover of Bass Player Magazine five times. As a founding member of the avant-garde band Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, he is regarded as one of the best bassists currently active, frequently being compared to Jaco Pastorius. Rolling Stone Magazine listed him among the "Top ten... read full bio
Easily the most well-known and significant figure connected to London's grime genre, Dizzee Rascal is also among the greatest British rappers of all time. Boy in da Corner, his highly acclaimed debut album that was released the year the avant-garde MC and producer won the coveted Mercury Prize in the United Kingdom, is still considered the quintessential grime full-length. Since... read full bio
Jesus Molina is a one-man force to be reckoned with. He is a multi-instrumentalist, world-class jazz pianist, singer, and successful online piano coach. He is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music and a recipient of the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation award. His latest instrumental album, Selah, which means "praise" or "lift up" in Hebrew, perfectly encapsulates his... read full bio
Global girl group KATSEYE is a part of HYBE America. The six people that were supposed to be in the group were Manon (Switzerland), Yoonchae (South Korea), Megan (US), Daniela (US), and Sophia (Philippines). The group was formed in association with HYBE and Geffen Records via The Debut: Dream Academy, a reality show that utilized K-pop training and development techniques. The six... read full bio
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience initially paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its release. Then, something remarkable happened. A few astute critics gave the record a stellar review, but even while their compliments did not hurt Buena Vista, they are unable to account for what... read full bio
Vitória Falcão and singer-songwriter Ana Caetano are the folk-pop duo ANAVITÓRIA, based in Brazil. ANAVITÓRIA has released two albums thus far, both of which are up for nomination at the Latin Grammy Awards for "Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album." Trevo, their biggest hit, earned the Latin Grammy Award for "Best Portuguese Language Song" and peaked at number one on the Brazilian... read full bio
Ever since making an appearance on the country's inaugural rap reality program, King has quickly established himself as one of hip-hop's most promising talents in India. The guy born Arpan Kumar, also known as King Rocco, first gained notoriety in the Indian hip-hop scene with two aggressive early tracks that he self-released: "Zinnda" and "Hitman". Due to the positive reception his... read full bio
Italian composer and musician Andrea Vanzo is located in Bologna and has won numerous awards. His use of a post-minimalist aesthetic frequently creates a sentimental and cozy environment in his music. He creates a new musical language for movies by fusing pop soundscape components with modern classical music. "Intimacy Vol. 1" is an album of piano solo pieces that finds inspiration... read full bio
Rapper Lil Gotit, who hails from Atlanta, the epicenter of American trap music, soared to fame in the late 2010s, garnering support from well-known fans like Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and mentor Young Thug, whose distinctive vocal style had a significant impact on Gotit's delivery. Hood Baby, his formal debut, and Crazy But It's True, the setting for his popular... read full bio
Renowned rapper and producer Ian O'Neill Smith, a.k.a. Ian Ferguson or Suburbancerberus, hails from St. Louis, Missouri. Dallas, Texas is where he is based. Ian began putting music out on SoundCloud, where he also mixed songs by well-known musicians. After that, he began creating music for other performers, like Lil Xelly and Izaya Tiji. Then, Ian would release his debut... read full bio
One of South Africa's most significant post-Apartheid vocalists is Thandiswa. She started her career with the bands Jack Knife and Bongo Maffin, which was one of the first acts in the Kwaito dance music genre. Following six critically acclaimed albums with Bongo Maffin, she embarked on a solo career. Zabalaza, her debut solo project, went double platinum and garnered multiple... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Claire Cottrill goes by Clairo; her song "Pretty Girl" became popular on YouTube. Clairo had her songs featured on The Le Sigh, a blog for up-and-coming female and nonbinary musicians, and she opened for rapper Tyler, the Creator. Six tracks total from Claire's "Diary 001" EP, many of which had already been released as singles. The EP showcased Clairo's signature... read full bio
Trym, also known as Sparkling Water Boy, is a young French DJ that blurs the lines between hard dance and hard trance. Owner of the label "COLOR," he has so far put out three vinyl records that perfectly capture his essence as a motivated, strong, and multifaceted individual. Additionally, he produced a podcast called Boiler Room. Trym's habit of performing all around... read full bio
MŌRIAH has had a huge impact on both music and film through her work. Her sophomore album, "BRAVE," which featured a duet with GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Andy Mineo, shot to number 9 on Billboard's CCM Charts when she signed with SONY/Provident in Nashville. In the film industry, MŌRIAH starred in "Because of Gracia" and costarred with Dennis Quaid as the... read full bio
