Dino d'Santiago is a Cape Verdean-born singer from Lisbon who is well-known in Portugal's hip-hop and R&B sectors. He is a proponent of the new wave of Afro-electronic music. On his albums "Eva" and the well-regarded "Mundu Nôbu," Dino combines traditional Cape Verdean music with fresh genres to produce what has come to be known as his unique sound. Dino was... read full bio
Dengue Dengue Dengue is a tropical bass duo. Felipe Salmon and Rafael Pereira, two producers, DJs and graphic designers from Lima, Peru, are the people hiding behind the masks. In order to provide a distinctive sound and images, their work examines the rhythms of Peru and other countries and recreates them electronically by combining new and old, analog and digital. Their musical... read full bio
Kasia Sobczyk, a DJ and producer residing in New York, sees music as a uniting language that can bridge socioeconomic and cultural divides. Dancefloors all around the world have been transformed by her deep, energizing music, which serves as an invitation to the spiritual adventure of life. Kasia, who has always been passionate about music, offers a timeless experience that is... read full bio
Natalie Maddix, the founder and creative director of House Gospel Choir, has been building and developing a lovely community of singers for more than ten years. It embodies her cultural, spiritual and musical views and is a true portrayal of her life as a woman living in London. Their motto has evolved into We Are One. Thanks to the... read full bio
Islandman, a musical identity created by Istanbul-based musician and producer Tolga Boyuk, is based on the musical aspirations of a dreamer who creates stories about an imaginary location. Islandman takes the stage in the shape of an electro-acoustic live trio that combines shamanic rhythms with spacey live guitars and calm electronic structures and dance beats. The mixing concept is to combine Turkish... read full bio
KIOKO is a hard-hitting reggae band from Birmingham, UK that is renowned for its contagious rhythms and thrilling live shows. The band takes pleasure in the fact that their music is politically and sociologically relevant to today's rapidly changing society. They are greatly influenced by Jamaican and Caribbean music as well as the music of their multicultural ancestry. KIOKO has established their status... read full bio
John B is a DJ, producer and multiple label owner that consistently contributes to electronic music in a unique and original way. With a sound as sharp as his wardrobe and a vision as defined as his eyeliner, he has ensured he has remained a relevant, in-demand and influential source for almost 20 years and has amassed one of the scene's most... read full bio
Lisa O'Neill, from Ballyhaise, County Cavan, Ireland, has achieved her goal when she got to sing her rendition of Bob Dylan's "All the Tired Horses" at the conclusion of the final episode of the final series of Peaky Blinders. It is a rich and uncommon reward for a singer and songwriter to perform a song by one of their own heroes... read full bio
Liraz Charhi is a singer, composer and actress who has dazzled audiences both on stage and in front of the camera. Liraz's most innovative musical endeavor blends contemporary beats and sounds with the regional flavors of her Persian heritage. At the height of the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s, Liraz's family left Iran for Israel. Liraz was raised in an Israeli Persian... read full bio
For the next generation, trumpeter, producer and composer Matthew Halsall is reimagining spiritual jazz. With his sinuous, infinite fusion of jazz and deeply contemplative influences that are in sync with the natural world, he has established himself as a key voice in UK music over the course of nine albums, several honors, and his taste-making label, Gondwana Records. His contemplative and... read full bio
In the early 1980s, while other kids were playing war with G.I. Joe action figures, Detroit native Marcellus "Malik" Pittman was cranking up his radio and listening to jazz performances by Rosetta Hines, "the Wizzard," and "Electrifying Mojo." Malik started working as a DJ for college parties, wedding receptions, and "old school parties" in the early 1990s. Malik collaborated with... read full bio
American economist, lawyer, and corporate leader Roger W. Ferguson Jr. was born in Washington, D.C., on October 28, 1951. He has made major contributions to both the public and commercial sectors. His selection to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 1997, where he served until 2006, marked the beginning of Ferguson's successful career. He made history by becoming the first... read full bio
Kat Timpf is an American television personality, columnist, reporter, and comedian. She is best known for her appearances on Fox New’s The Greg Gutfield Show and for co-hosting “Fox News Specialists” alongside Eric Bolling and Eboni Williams. Most recently, she has starting hosting his own show “Sincerely, Kat”. Timpf graduated from Hillsdale College magna cum laude with a B.A. in... read full bio
As the first blind active-duty officer in the military, Scotty Smiley carved his name into the annals of military history. Smiley, who was born on December 8th, 1979, has inspired countless people all across the world with his extraordinary story of bravery, resiliency, and tenacity. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2003 and being commissioned... read full bio
As the first Puerto Rican to ever win an Olympic gold medal, Monica Puig, a professional tennis player and ESPN commentator, is honored. In her almost ten-year professional career, Monica won one WTA title (Strasbourg), advanced to the finals of four other WTA events and had a career-high ranking of #27. By winning the women's singles gold medal at the Olympic... read full bio
Geoff Blum, a World Series champion, serves as the Houston Astros' TV color analyst. As an infielder, Blum played for six MLB teams over his 14-year Major League career, including the Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Montreal Expos and Arizona Diamondbacks. Blum studied in sociology while playing baseball for the California Golden Bears at the... read full bio
Although Michael Bennett is a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end and Super Bowl winner, his collection of work is about much more than football. Michael is a committed husband, parent, activist and author. He utilizes his platform to spread the word about pressing social issues while incorporating his love of social justice and education into every sentence. With his wife, Pele,... read full bio
Chris DeVany is a prominent businessman and visionary leader who has made important contributions to management and organizational growth. He has played a crucial role in the transformation of businesses and the promotion of excellence in healthcare organizations across the country as the founder and president of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide. Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide is a well-known company that serves... read full bio
The 10 times U.S. steeplechase champion, the world champion and three times finalist in the Olympics is Emma Coburn. Emma, who won a bronze medal in the steeplechase event at the Rio Olympics, is the first American woman to do so. While still a student, Emma competed for the University of Colorado and earned a spot on her first Olympic squad.... read full bio
As an NFL commentator for several shows, including Total Access, David Carr joined NFL Network. Carr was selected by the Houston Texans with the first overall choice in the NFL Draft and in his first season, he was named to the All-NFL first Team. Over the course of his career, he would play for four different teams, including the Texans, Carolina... read full bio
