Founding members Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, and Siobhan Fahey formed Bananarama after friends suggested that they form a band. Initially, it was friends (including Mel O'Brien) fooling around on instruments in The Professionals (ex-Sex Pistols Paul Cook, and Steve Jones) rehearsal room under their squat in Denmark Street, London. Fans disagree as to what their best album is, most... read full bio
Steven Shaw, better known as his stage name Banachek, is an English mentalist, magician, writer, mind reader and skeptic. He came to popularity after appearing in James Randi’s Project Alpha experiment. He has since gone on to be director of the One Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge, which was conducted by the James Randi Educational Foundation. He is also a fellow... read full bio
Bamily is a Brixton, London band with an incredible fusion of pop, disco, soul, and hip-hop in their sound. They also utilize certain elements of DJing, making them very different than other pop groups that are kind of like them. Then again, there aren’t a lot of bands like Bamily, with their use of heavy beats samples over heavy drums... read full bio
Kirsten Azan, often known as Bambii, is one of Canada's most captivating DJs. Her political and musical vernacular, whether online or on dancefloors, lends validity to dance music's ever-expanding reach, as well as the links it fosters between individuals, cultures, and spaces. As proof, she recently concluded her third European solo tour and has also toured Asia. She's backed some of... read full bio
One of the most well-known artists in the Burning Man scene in London is Bambi Rambo. She first gained recognition by organizing grassroots fundraisers and decompression parties before polishing her skills at clubs throughout the capital, including Mick's Garage, The Steelyard, and many others. Her debuts in Berlin, Istanbul, and Mykonos solidified Bambi's standing in the global music landscape. These... read full bio
Before they were known as Bambara, 23jinx got their start as a post-punk and noise rock band in 2001. The band consists of Reid Bateh on lead vocals and guitar, Blaze Bateh on drums and vocals, and William Brookshire on bass and vocals. Under 23jinx, they released their debut album “Curtains and Cannibals” in 2005. After adopting the name Bambara,... read full bio
Henry and Pierre Beasley, who are both multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter/producers, make up the "groove-pop" combo known as Balu Brigada. Their parents were both actors and ballet dancers, so performing is in their blood. Mother preferred The Beatles, while Dad played Bowie songs. The brothers started jamming in the home rumpus room after Henry switched to guitar and compelled Pierre to pick... read full bio
Baltra, who was born and raised in Philadelphia but now calls New York home, has spent the last ten years perfecting a sound that is full of romanticism and sorrow. And usually with cozy, sentimental music. Along with musicians like Mall Grab, Ross From Friends and DJ Seinfeld, Baltra released his first tracks during the lo-fi house boom of the mid-2010s. His... read full bio
Balsam Range a bluegrass band that consists of Buddy Melton, Caleb Smith, Marc Pruett, Darren Nicholson, and Tim Surrett, all of which originate from North Carolina. The band has won two IBMA awards including, Entertainer of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year. Some instruments that can be heard during their performances include, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, dobro, guitar,... read full bio
Texan instrumental group Balmorhea is known for its harsh but bright pictures of emotional landscapes, defying simple classification. The ensemble has seven full-length albums to their credit, the most recent of which, The Wind, was their debut on the illustrious Deutsche Grammophon label. Balmorhea have played to audiences in cities such as Mexico City, China, Istanbul and Italy. They have... read full bio
Balming Tiger is an up-and-coming alternative K-pop band that is a musical collective. The members of Balming Tiger include Omega Sapien, Mudd, wnjn, sogumm, producers which include San Yawn and Unsinkable, DJ Abyss, and film-makers which include Editor Henson and Jan’qui. Balming Tiger rose to fame with the release of their debut mixtape, “Balming Tiger vol.1.” Sogumm then went on... read full bio
Ballyhoo! is an Aberdeen, Maryland based reggae, rock, punk, pop band. They have opened for bands such as Slightly Stoopid and 311. The band comprises of lead singer and guitarist, Howi Spangler, bassist JR Gregory, turntables and keys from Scott Vandrey, and Donald Spangler on the drums. They have a strong fan base, due to their copious... read full bio
Ballroom Rocks is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that brings together the dynamic art of ballroom dance and the ragged glory of classic rock music. This hip, innovative show created specifically for special events, has wide gender and demographic appeal, and is unique in event entertainment today. From intimate gatherings to spectacular corporate galas, from product launches to trade show exhibitions,... read full bio
It is no secret that R&B and Neo-Soul are underappreciated musical genres in the present. In order to fill the hole left by the lack of timeless music, devoted R&B fans are looking everywhere for the next generation of performers. Ballad enters the scene. Ballad is a soulful R&B performer from Angola who migrated into American society using music as a safe... read full bio
From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, comes the five-piece indie rock group known as Ball Park Music. Sam Cromack on guitar and vocals, Jennifer Boyce on bass and backing vocals, Paul Furness on keyboard and trombone, Dean Hanson on guitar and backing vocals, and Daniel Hanson make up the group (guitar, drums) Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs, their first studio album, was released... read full bio
Ball & Boe is a musical duo that consists of Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Ball and Boe met while performing on stage in a musical production of ‘Kismet,’ in London. That same year, the duo went on to perform on stage together at BBC Proms concerts. Around 10 years down the line, the musical duo came together to create... read full bio
Will Magid, a trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist, is the mastermind behind the international electronic music group Balkan Bump. Heavy electronic production is combined with worldwide musical influences, such as Middle Eastern beats, American hip hop and traditional Balkan brass melodies, in the music of Balkan Bump. The Balkan Bump live presentation, which may range in size from a solo artist to a... read full bio
The narrative of the Balimaya Project started in Harlesden, North West London, when Yahael Camara Onono, then a small boy, first heard the Mandé drumming, which is a part of his West African background. Camara Onono was raised in the diaspora's rhythms, having been born to a Senegalese father and a Nigerian mother. She also took in the multi-genre vernacular... read full bio
The folk-noir band Balaklava Blues are fighting on the cultural front lines of Ukraine's democratic and liberation movement. Balaklava Blues plays with many folk traditions and Ukrainian polyphony.They combine eons-old polyphonic customs, individual narratives, sounds from revolution and conflict, and striking visuals that fuse traditional themes with modern manifestations of trauma, vulnerability, and power. Their multimedia live presentation is passionate and... read full bio
With its members hailing from Berlin and Tel Aviv, Baladino is a young Israeli Mediterranean folk band that offers fresh, yet deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies and brings this tradition back into full, fresh dialogue with its trans-Mediterranean past, using extended technique, subtle electronics and improvisation to dust off the predominant heavy-handed approach to Ladino music. With... read full bio
