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
After the mixtape South Texas Project's angular trap and drill combos, That Mexican OT became one of Texas' most promising emerging voices. However, his self-improvement and hard work solidified him as a generational leader of Chicano rap, leading to the success of his eloquent ballad "Johnny Dang," which honored the renowned Houston jeweler with Texas rap legend Paul Wall. Virgil... read full bio
A member of the CMAs, NARAS/The Recording Academy, and BMI, Karen Waldrup has also collaborated with Mission of Hope: Haiti. In addition to appearing in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Rolling Stone Magazine, People Magazine, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Bravo TV, Facebook Artist of the Day, NASCAR ESPN Live, the NFL Experience Super Bowl XLVII, CMT, Fox, Military.com, and hundreds more, Waldrup was... read full bio
The idea of a "bedroom" guitarist is being redefined by pioneer Sophie Lloyd. Sophie, who received a First Class Honours BMus in Popular Music Performance from BIMM, is a gifted composer and competent performer. She went from creating material to gaining millions of fans and performing on some of the greatest venues in the world as guitarist for Machine Gun... read full bio
Originally from Zurich, where she spent a lot of time with the vibrant underground scene, Lilly's love for music grew stronger and stronger until she made the decision to totally immerse herself in the underground. Lilly creates an original and exuberant atmosphere with her mournful deep sounds, forceful, impulsive electronics, captivating melodies, and explosive basslines. Her audience is transported to... read full bio
Chihuahua is home to the retro-pop-funk-electronic band Midnight Generation. In the last four years, they have become one of the most captivating and inventive artists in the Mexican music scene, gaining widespread recognition for their unique style that combines nostalgic influences with contemporary energy. They are known for their delicate music and their distinctive English-language lyrics. Under the leadership of vocalist... read full bio
Formerly known as JD McCrary, JayDon is a vibrant up-and-coming sensation with strong roots in Los Angeles who captivates audiences with his acting, dancing, and singing. JayDon, who is well-known for his voice of young Simba in the live action The Lion King and his part as Kenny Payne in "The Paynes," is only beginning his career. His memorable voice... read full bio
Ali Sethi's music is a complex blend of contemporary inspirations, ghazals, and classical qawwali. The Pakistani musician, who is based in New York City, uses "folk" and "woke" iconographies to create compelling stories of identity while fusing traditional South Asian melodies with international beats. Sethi's work is "stealthily subversive" (The New Yorker), best known for his "ragaton" tune "Pasoori," which... read full bio
Steven Adler, the original drummer for Guns N' Roses, holds the dubious distinction of being the first member of the band to be fired by singer/leader Axl Rose. Born in Cleveland, Adler learned the instrument entirely on his own, drawing inspiration from hard rockers like Kiss and Aerosmith of the 1970s. After moving to the Los Angeles area, Adler became... read full bio
Grace Davies is a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer from Blackburn, Lancashire. Since she began recording music, she has achieved enormous success, with over 100 million Spotify streams, widespread radio backing, and plaudits from The Sunday Times to the BBC. She signed an Artist Services agreement with Believe, granting her access to their entire team both in the UK and globally.... read full bio
Comprised of rockers Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Loz Colbert, and Steve Qeuralt, the England based band Ride emerged during the ""shoegazing"" scene of the early 1990s. Known for their grungy, distorted guitars and introspective, disconnected performance style (hence the term shoegazer), they produced a total of four albums together before embarking on a hiatus that carried them well into the... read full bio
Soulive is a funk and jazz trio that was formed in Woodstock, New York. Drummer Alan Evans and his brother Neal, who plays the organ, invited Eric Krasno to play guitar for them. They have a modern style, played with retro instruments. The band toured for three years before they released their debut, Break Out, through Concord Music Group.... read full bio
The Rides are an American blues supergroup, featuring CSNY and Buffalo Springfield guitarist Stephen Stills, guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and session musician Barry Goldberg. The group formed four years ago, following a performance by the trio at a benefit led by Stills. Stills called the band “the blues band of my dreams”. The Rides toured in support of their first... read full bio
Alternative punk music is performed by the band known as Catfish and the Bottlemen, who are based in the United Kingdom. The band got its start playing in parking lots after the concerts of other musicians, but they finally broke through when they were featured on BBC Radio 6 Music. The band's name became widely known as a result of... read full bio
The Cincinnati Pops are part of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and is considered one of the world’s most admired ensembles. Founded in 1977, the Pops tour national and internationally, performing in cities such as Beijing, Washington D.C., and more. The Pops present world-class music to listeners of all ages, drawing in diverse audiences. Many guest artists have performed with the... read full bio
Melissa Peterman, who starred in the hit comedy, Reba, is from Minneapolis. She has appeared in many shows on television including Surviving Surburbia; Rita Rocks; Just Shoot Me; the ABC pilot, Cedric; and the Fox pilot, Living With Abandon. Peterman has done voiceovers for The Pitts and American Dad. She recently starred in the independent comedy feature, Dirty Politics. Additionally,... read full bio
Powerhouse lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner, Lou Gramm has also enjoyed a successful solo career. His unique vocals and hit songs have placed Foreigner among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their sixteen Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era, with hits including ""Cold as Ice"", ""Waiting for a Girl... read full bio
