Kris Bowers, an Emmy Award-winning pianist and composer, crafts music that transcends genres and honors his jazz heritage while incorporating elements of alternative and R&B. a synthesis of his favorite film scores' cinematic narratives, jazz greats, classical standards, and the alternative and experimental music of his early years. Bowers' early musical influences were diverse and cut across genres and generations,... read full bio
For more than 15 years, Radhika Das has been the global leader of Kirtans. Kirtan is a type of Bhakti yoga-based devotional music and chanting. It entails the musical recitation of holy mantras, prayers, or names of the gods. Kirtan is intended to foster a condition of inner serenity and joy, encourage spiritual development, and evoke a profound sense of... read full bio
With a distinctive and remarkable career spanning over three decades in both popular and independent music, Gail Ann Dorsey is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist. Gail Ann is best known for being one of the most well-known and respected bass guitarists in the world of music, but she is also highly regarded for her exceptional vocal ability. She... read full bio
Rapper SahBabii, who was born in Atlanta and is well-known for his inventive wordplay, genre-bending style, and unabashedly unique approach, recently released his latest album, Saaheem. Fans have come to adore the project's playfulness and fantasy-laden inventiveness, which blend personal growth, musings on fame, and deep dives into his identity. It marks a turning point in his artistic path.... read full bio
One-fifth of the Latin boy band CNCO is Erick Brian Colón from Tampa, Florida, who adds bachata and reggaeton flair. The Cuban-born Colón, who was competing in the Spanish-language singing competition La Banda, was saved by fans and joined the group as its fourth member. He reworked J Balvin's songs "Ay Vamos" and "Tranquila," Pablo Arias' "Cuando Me Enamoro," Yandel's... read full bio
Nigerian musician Chinedu Okoli is more often known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or just Flavour. He started out in music as a local church drummer. Flavour's renowned song "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)" has made him well-known in Africa and around the world. 2nite Entertainment is his current employer. N'abania, his self-titled debut album, was released. Flavour's second studio album,... read full bio
Jake Silverman, better known by his stage name Button Masher, is a composer, electronic musician, arranger, and teacher who has won a Grammy. Silverman started experimenting with chiptune and jazz fusion. Since then, fans of video games and jazz from all around the world have taken to Silverman's genre-bending music. He and Charlie Rosen's arrangement of "Meta Knight's Revenge," which... read full bio
The harp's function in contemporary music is being transformed by BRANDEE YOUNGER. She has dedicated the last fifteen years to pushing the limits and bounds of harpists. As the first Black woman to receive a Grammy Award nomination for Best Instrumental Composition, she created history. She was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award that year, and her most... read full bio
AJ McQueen began as a soulful emcee from the Midwest and has now incorporated his own life experiences, lyricism, and conscience into his songs. As a writer, poet, and storyteller who exploits his complicated, lowly origins to convey a message of fortitude, development, and self-assurance, AJ has evolved into an artist who has found a voice for individuals from all... read full bio
RORY, also known as Roxanne Emery, is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer who has received praise from critics for songs including "All That I Am," "Turn Back," and "LATE." Her music has been used in a number of television programs, including Hollyoaks, Cougar Town, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and others. She is the sister of Gareth Emery, a producer... read full bio
Born in Salt Lake City, Davion Blessing is a rapper, singer, and songwriter better known by his stage name, Dave Blunts. Dave began creating music when he was six years old, but it wasn't until he was eighteen that he began to take it seriously and resigned his job to pursue music full-time. Looking at his music, Dave is known for... read full bio
Peruvian artist Juan Carlos Iwasaki La Puente, best known by his stage name Jaze, began his career as a freestyler and won contests like Red Bull and FMS. He started out as a solo musician, putting out a number of tracks before releasing his debut album, "Personality 7," which consisted of compositions he had written since he was a teenager.... read full bio
María José Llergo is a Spanish composer, performer, and producer who combines pop, R&B, and electronic music with her flamenco heritage. She studied under José Miguel “Chiqui” Vizcaya, a flamenco grand master who is renowned for having coached Rosalía. She graduated from the Catalonia School of Music. Her most recent album, ULTRABELLEZA, celebrates variety and tradition while consistently defying classifications... read full bio
AverySunshine, a native of Chester, Pennsylvania, has made a name for herself in the music industry by skillfully combining her abilities as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Her path from the classroom to the international stage is evidence of her talent, commitment, and love of music. She is a proud Spelman College alumnus. Atlanta has been Avery's stronghold, where... read full bio
Kim Gordon is an actress, writer, fashion designer, singer, and producer. She is one of the original members of Sonic Youth, an experimental post-punk band. Gordon founded the band Body/Head after Sonic Youth broke up. Sternberg Press published Is It My Body, a collection of her early critical art writing. Subsequently, Kim released The Collective, her second solo album, which... read full bio
Marina Viotti first dabbled in jazz, gospel, and heavy metal after studying flute. Before starting her vocal studies with Heidi Brunner in Vienna and continuing under Brigitte Balleys at the Lausanne University of Music, she earned a master's degree in philosophy and literature. She studied Belcanto under Raul Gimenez and Alessandra Rossi, earning a certificate as a soloist. Following her studies,... read full bio
Despite being hailed by the New Yorker as "the most significant bassist this country has produced since the advent of Charles Mingus and Flea," Meshell Ndegeocello's outstanding contribution to the American Songbook remains understated. The native of the Washington, D.C., area has always sacrificed uniqueness for genre, longevity for fame, and musical trends for musical truths. As she explores soul,... read full bio
Miguel Zenón, a Grammy winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, is one of a few artists who have skillfully integrated and balanced the sometimes-opposing poles of invention and tradition. He has established a distinctive voice as a conceptualist and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and significant saxophonists and composers of his time. He... read full bio
Many people consider multi-platinum award-winning musician VASSY to be one of the most genuine female voices in the dance music business. As evidence of her groundbreaking career, VASSY just became the first woman to earn an EDMA ICON Award, adding to her discography's many worldwide chart-topping #1 hits. Another feather in her legendary cap was added when her most recent... read full bio
Few stars are as prominent in the global Afrobeat music scene as SPINALL. Well-known for his trademark hat and contagious smile, SPINALL has woven a distinctive thread across the music industry that appeals to people in North America, Europe, and Africa. SPINALL, who was born and reared in Nigeria, developed a passion for music early on thanks to the variety of... read full bio
