Maestro Ravi Shankar left a lasting impression on world music history and culture during his decades-long and continent-spanning career. A prominent figure in the Hindustani music tradition and a virtuoso Indian musician and composer renowned for his sitar skills, Shankar transformed the centuries-old form into what is now as acknowledged as it is today and introduced Western audiences to the... read full bio
Producer phenomenon Hypaton's clever reimagining of '90s hits, which fuse futuristic club grooves with nostalgic vocal samples, have made him a viral success. growing up in a household where music played a major role. Hypaton has been producing EDM and trance music since being influenced by his cousin, trance DJ Giuseppe Ottaviani. However, his ingenious future rave reworks made him... read full bio
American musician Alex Jean hails from Orlando and performs Christian Rap. His music is characterized by its passion and sincerity. It pays homage to his religion and belief in a higher power, and his lyrics often express a message of hope and redemption. In Alex Jean's musical approach, traditional gospel music and contemporary elements are distinctively blended to produce a sound that is both familiar... read full bio
Born in Ukraine, Carpetman is a mysterious young vocalist who goes by the alias of a carpet. His love of music started when he was young, and it was then that he started to develop his distinctive style, which was influenced by international music. Kaleo, Hippie Sabotage, Two Feet, Kygo, Elderbrook, Jeremy Soul, and Ludovico Einaudi are among the artists... read full bio
CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA is a skilled drummer with a background in both rock and jazz. Cindy is a sound innovator and bandleader who is passionate about pushing artistic boundaries and investigating movement and change. She is renowned not just for the intensity of her soulful playing but also for the subtleties and colors she adds to her beats and fills. Cindy... read full bio
Alex Nevsky is a singer-songwriter from Quebec. He gained fame after participating in the Granby International Song Festival, where he reached semi-finals. He also took part in the Francouvertes contest where he reached the finals. His debut album De lune laube was released on Audiogram and received two nominations at the Gala ADISQ (Revelation of the Year and Best... read full bio
The Living Legends hip-hop crew is a group of independent creators who collaborate together to create a unique, raw form of music. The group began their hip-hop journey under the name Mystik Journeymen and got their start throwing Underground Survivors shows. Their career together took off at this point, and the group toured around the world with self-made funds. The... read full bio
Canadian indie rock band Broken Social Scene is a musical ensemble that includes as few as six and as many as nineteen members. The band, formed by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning consists of members that play in various other groups and solo projects, mainly hailing from Toronto. The group's sound blends aspects of its members' respective musical ventures, and... read full bio
Grandaddy is a 5-piece indie rock band comprised of Jason Lytle, Jim Fairchild, Kevin Garcia, and Tim Dryden. Formed in Modesto, California, the band started out with a sound influenced by punk artists such as Bad Brains and Suicidal Tendencies. The band’s debut cassette is entitled Complex Party Come Along Theories, which spawned the singles “Taster” and “Could Be Love.”... read full bio
Frdrik Durand, known as SNAILS, is an electric dance music DJ and producer. His music is unlike anything youve heard before, containing guttural bass, spastic synthesizer sounds, and 808s. Durands music is hardcore dubstep and trap. His collaborations with arists such as Flux Pavillion and Skrillex led him to fame. Durand has performed at EDC Las Vegas, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra... read full bio
Shungudzo is the stage name of Alexandra Shungudzo Govere, a Zimbabwean American musician and reality television star. She gained global recognition for two reasons: first, she was the first black female gymnast to compete for Zimbabwe in artistic gymnastics at the All-Africa Games; second, she co-founded the Kijana Project, which helps AIDS children. Later, she became well-known in the media... read full bio
Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album M2, a new Marcus Miller recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. One of the most critically acclaimed albums released in 2001, M2, was produced by Marcus Miller and featured performances by a roster of luminaries that included Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis,... read full bio
There is more to El Mato an un Policia Motorizado than just the well-known Argentine alternative band.They now serve as the global representatives of Latin American rock. From the moment you hear them for the first time, their songs have such an epic vibe. by using sincere and truthful lyrics and interpreting noisy-melodic rock (also known as post-punk or synth-pop)... read full bio
Arlo Guthrie is the son of famed folk artist Woody Guthrie. His music continues the legacy of his father with social conscience themes and songs that have become American staples, such as Alice's Restaurant" and "The City of New Orleans." With songs like "Alice's Restaurant", too long for radio airplay; "Coming into Los Angeles", banned from many radio stations but... read full bio
These teenage heartthrobs had the girls screaming for them on television, at the movies and, of course, at their record-breaking concerts and for their hit songs. The Teen Idols had a long string of Billboard Top 40 Solid Gold Hits between them. Peter Noone led Herman's Hermits through the British Invasion, selling over fifty million records with the hits I'm... read full bio
Stand-up comedian Gary Gulman rose to fame as a finalist on seasons 2 and 3 of the NBC show Last Comic Standing. The Boston College graduate sprinkles stories of past careers as a football player, gym teacher, and substitute teacher into his act; which centers on absurd observations about daily occurrences. Since Last Comic Standing, Gulman as performed on a... read full bio
Dubbed The Last Leading Man, Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a rich and varied career on Broadway, television and film, along with appearances in the great American concert halls. Brian Stokes Mitchell musical versatility has kept him in demand by some of the countrys finest conductors and orchestras. Brian Stokes Mitchell headlined the Carnegie Hall concert presentation of Rodgers and... read full bio
Best known for his tenure fronting the hugely influential New York Dolls, David Johansen has been a true chameleon throughout his illustrious career. As the lipstick-smeared glam-punk hero of his years with the New York Dolls, as the tuxedo-clad lounge lizard Buster Poindexter of ""Hot Hot Hot"" fame, and in his latest incarnation as the soulful frontman of The Harry... read full bio
Wale’s rise to popularity began with his first recording, “Rhyme of the Century”, which was heard on local radio and was featured in The Source magazine in the “Unsigned Hype” column. After signing with local record label Studio 43, he released “Dig Dug (Shake It)”. It became one of the most requested songs by local artists in D.C. radio history.... read full bio
With their instantly familiar songs, The Guess Who, a musical powerhouse that has performed on stages for more than 40 years, captures the attention of audiences. This group of genuine musical superstars has created an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry, from the opening recognizable chord to the contagious chorus and timeless solos. Their resume includes a long list of... read full bio
