John Morisi is a synth-focused singer, composer and producer better known by his stage name Johnny Dynamite, but Dynamite occasionally performs with members of his band "The Bloodsuckers". Dynamite used the moniker "Johnny Dynamite" for one of his most famous characters, an anti-hero investigator from the underground, after being inspired by the artwork of his grandpa, renowned comic book artist and... read full bio
The Red Violin, a 1998 movie directed by Academy Award-winning François Girard, is currently shown live with its original Oscar-winning music by John Corigliano. From its construction by a renowned violin maker in 1681 Cremona, Italy, to an auction house in contemporary Montreal where it catches the eye of an expert appraiser (Samuel L. Jackson), The Red Violin traces the complicated... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Mario Gutiérrez formed the well-known Chilean musical ensemble Los Angeles Negros, which has had a lasting impression on the Latin American music landscape. Los Angeles Negros, a band that was founded in the late 1960s, have long been renowned for their dedication to finding the top musicians and vocalists to perform their compositions. They became well-known due to their distinctive... read full bio
In 2001, the emo-rock group Emery was formed. With nine full-length albums, several EPs and numerous exclusive releases to their exclusive subscription club called Emeryland, they have performed on tour all over the world. Emery continues to release new songs every year and has a dedicated following. Emeryland is a thriving and long-lasting community that keeps integrating and enhancing a cohesive,... read full bio
For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet who sings as beautifully as she writes,” and said of her song The Matador, "it moved me so greatly, I cried from the soles... read full bio
Real name José Coelho, Tom Enzy is a multi-platinum selling producer and DJ who is known for his catchy tech house tunes. The Portuguese artist's work has done very well in streaming data, which are a common metric of success in the contemporary music industry. With over 2 million monthly listeners, Enzy has amassed over 100 million listens on Spotify... read full bio
One of the most popular vocalists to come out of India is Asha Puthli, pronounced better as PUT-LEE, as in "put that away". Asha is a cosmopolitan pioneer of jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance music, perhaps best known for her moving vocals on the groundbreaking album "Science Fiction" by free jazz icon Ornette Coleman. She has made 10 solo albums... read full bio
Some have referred to Mim Suleiman as Mama Africa of the modern day. Refuses to be categorized. She is a boundary-pushing artist that incorporates dub, jazz, soul and funk with traditional Taarab vibes, drawing heavily from her East African background. She sings in a number of languages, including Fula, and is a talented composer and songwriter in both English and Swahili.... read full bio
The Grammy Award-winning NICHOLAS PAYTON is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter, producer, arranger, essayist and social activist who transcends genres and becomes a prominent voice in American popular music. In the process, he pays tribute to the legacy of Black American music and what he refers to as "postmodern New Orleans music." Born in New Orleans, Walter Payton is a well-known bassist, and... read full bio
Natalia Lafourcade is a Mexican contemporary musician that has 20 years of international experience as a composer, performer, producer and artist. Due to successes like "Hasta la Raiz (To the Root)," "En el 2000," "Un Derecho de Nacimiento," "Nunca Es Suficiente," and "Tu Si Sabes Quererme," she is one of the most well-known singer-songwriters in Mexico and Latin America. Ten albums that were edited... read full bio
Grammy winners and ten-time Latin Grammy nominees, the renowned Mexican electronic/funk/rock group Kinky is legendary. "NOTHING IS MORE THAN TÚ." Reverting "to the electronic roots that have characterized the group and solidified them as one of the most important bands in Latin America," according to Billboard, it's their first entirely new song since 2012. It's also a favorite among critics. Featuring guests Pepe... read full bio
As one of the most significant rock bands in Latin America, Enjambre has amassed thousands of devoted fans. Songs like "Dulce Soledad," "Visita," "Manía Cardiaca," "Somos Ajenos," "Vida en el Espejo," and "Sábado Perpetuo," among others, have become classics that have influenced listeners for many years. They are now the main attraction in Mexico's most prestigious venues, selling out shows... read full bio
Ado sang vocals for seven songs, including the theme song "New Genesis," in the well-known anime film "ONE PIECE FILM RED." On the Billboard Japan Hot 100 list, "New Genesis" peaked at number one and remained there for six weeks. This popular song also made history by being the first Japanese song to ever peak at number one on Apple... read full bio
Few musical ensembles have survived for fifty years without losing their distinctive rhythmic identity, bucking the recording industry's pressures and withstanding the ups and downs of popular culture like El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico has. In contrast to other salsa orchestras, especially those that have been active in New York since the late 1960s, our so-called "Mulatos del Sabor" have... read full bio
Actress, composer, violist and violinist Catherine Graindorge resides in Brussels. She has developed her skill over the years by fusing several artistic mediums, writing and performing in theater productions, and writing music for both her own and other people's productions. She collaborated with worldwide artists including Pascal Humbert (16 Horsepower), Debbie Harry (The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project), Warren Ellis, Nick Cave,... read full bio
Lead singer and guitarist Jack Miller, drummer Tommy StClair, guitarist and keyboardist Conrad Boyd, guitarist Pearce Eisenhardt, and bassist Johnny Hohman make up the New-Age Rock group Never Ending Fall (NEF). The Maryland natives started their band in the fourth grade and have a wide range of musical tastes, from heavier indie rock to a more upbeat, soulful sound. Thanks... read full bio
Aigel Gaisina, a poet from Naberezhnye Chelny, and Ilya Baramiya, an electronic musician from Saint Petersburg, make up the Russian electronic hip-hop duo AIGEL. The lyrics of the group primarily recount Gaisina's own experiences with her partner's trial, incarceration, and anticipated release. Gaisina and Baramiya collaborate primarily via remote means because they reside in different cities. Gaisina crafts lyrics and... read full bio
Eliza Bagg has a complicated musical background. She is a classical opera soprano who has traveled throughout Europe with the renowned John Zorn, participated in Meredith Monk's opera at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic. She has performed indie rock venues and charmingly dingy basements while creating her own music under the... read full bio
The energetic five-piece band Crystal Lake was founded in Tokyo in 2002. Their unique sound combines a strong hardness with catchy melodies, drawing inspiration from hardcore and metalcore genres. Their outstanding music has achieved global acclaim that transcends national borders. Crystal Lake never lets up with their captivating stage presence, captivating audiences all around the world. With the arrival of John... read full bio
