Who are the great songwriters in America today Not the most popular. Not the richest. Simply the greats. Ask any student of the form, and Janis Ian will be counted among them. The writer of “Jesse,” a song recorded by so many others that few remember Ian wrote it; “Stars,” possibly the best song ever written about the life of... read full bio
Over the past three decades, the voice of Janis Siegela nine-time Grammy winner and a seventeen-time Grammy nomineehas been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfers diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 30-year musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned a half dozen finely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects,... read full bio
Janiva Magness is a world-renowned blues artist. Born in Detroit, Magness was exposed to loss at a young age. After both of her parents passed, Magness felt lost until she found blues music. Her musical career began as a recording engineer, but she was soon coaxed into the spotlight as a front woman singer. Magness powerful voice and soulful sounds... read full bio
Janjaap Ruijssenaars is an architect and inventor who is known for his innovative projects which include gravity energy, the floating bed, the landscape house and the square house. Ruijssenaars has studied at the Technical University Delft, the University Barcelona, and at the Western State College of Colorado. After finishing his schooling, Ruijssenaars began working with Universe Architecture Ltd before going... read full bio
Jann has always had a connection to music. He performed in the Polish National Opera, went to the Flynn Performing Arts School in Newry, then attended the esteemed BIMM in London to study vocals. He possesses a countertenor voice, which is very uncommon. Despite having a classical background, he concentrates on ambitious pop and alternative music in his work. With... read full bio
Recording artist Jann Arden continues to be one of Canada’s most talented songwriters and performers. With ten CDs, seventeen top ten singles, a substantial collection of industry related awards and honors, a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, acting, writing and charity work, Arden is truly an entertainment icon. Arden has continued to tour at an unstoppable pace. Her Uncover... read full bio
While attending college at Arizona State University, Jann Karam began her stand-up comedy career performing at open mike nights at a Mexican food restaurant in Scottsdale. She was paid one chimichanga and a side of guacamole per show. After skillfully honing her craft and gaining five pounds, Jann moved to Chicago where she studied at Second City and performed in... read full bio
Janna Levin is an expert in physics and astronomy. She is the Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College, a counterpart of Columbia University. Levin has authored a variety of books, covering topics of the early universe, chaos, and black holes. Her novel, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, won a PEN/Bingham Fellowship for Writers. Levin has worked at... read full bio
Helping others discover that thrilling "aha moment"—a magical juncture where learning and effort come together to create new abilities and limitless opportunities—ignites Janna's enthusiasm. With an unwaveringly positive attitude, a sharp eye for detail, and an unrelenting desire for answers, Janna feels that building strong relationships is the cornerstone of any meaningful undertaking. She believes that everyone of us has... read full bio
Janoris Jenkins is an American professional football cornerback who currently plays for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Jenkins was born in Pahokee, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped his school win the Florida Citrus Bowl and was also a first-team Class 2B All-State selection and a Parade All-American. Jenkins was... read full bio
JAntho CHO is an American rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in Kansas City, MO. he started making music at the age of twelve. When he entered into high school, he took his passion for music to a new level and changed his stage name to JAntho CHO. With the influence of psychedelics, psychology, and philosophy, JAntho incorporated these influences... read full bio
The sound of Jantsen is ageless in a scene where bass music trends come and go. Over the past ten years, Jantsen has developed his own unique sound, bringing life to bass music by incorporating elements from several musical genres. His fluid style is a mainstay in the current electronic music age, spanning a wide range of dance music genres... read full bio
January Jones is known for her role in the AMC original television drama series Mad Men as young suburban housewife and mother Betty Draper. Currently, she portrays one of the main characters, Melissa Chartres, in The Last Man on Earth. She is also recognized for her role as Cadence Flaherty in American Wedding, from the American Pie comedy film series.... read full bio
With her groundbreaking What Do We Tell Our Children" essays, Adams deepens her commitment to improving the lives of children. Emmy Award-winning journalist, historian, producer, and publisher, Janus Adams is the author of nine books and creator of the award-winning BackPax children's book-and-audio series. Her commentaries are featured on NPR, and her syndicated column is beginning its fourteenth year. Adams... read full bio
The Japandroids were successful right away in music because of the unique way they mixed punk rock and classic rock. They are known for their sound. After releasing their debut album titled "Post-Nothing," they went on to create their second album titled "Celebration Rock," which received positive reviews from music reviewers. The band went on a huge number of tours,... read full bio
Japanese Breakfast is Michelle Zauner’s, the vocalist of Little Big League, solo experimental pop project. It started out as a month-long, song-a-day writing challenge during a break from Little Big League. This spawned the cassette titled June, an intimate collection of harmonious, lo-fi tracks complimented by electric guitar riffs. Japanese Breakfast has released the Where Is My Great Big Feeling... read full bio
Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, an accomplished educator, leadership guru and author, is the founder and CEO of the Why Not Incubator, a non-profit organization created to offer community partnership coaching about harmony, wellness, community, equity and racial healing. She is also an expert in creating meaningful collaborative relationships. She offers her enthusiasm and helpful advice for building enduring community relationships between schools, nonprofits and... read full bio
Jarami is a Swedish electronic-pop production duo that consists of members Rami Dawod and Jacob Olofsson. The duo are from Stockholm, Sweden, and they decided to form a musical project together after they began bonding over their mutual love of RnB music. They then went on to begin remixing various popular songs and their career was launched after they made... read full bio
Jared Allen is a former professional football defensive end player. Allen is best known for his roles as defensive ends for teams like Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers. During his time with the Carolina Panthers he made his first career Super Bowl. When in High School, Allen was featured as a member of “Who’s Who”... read full bio
From Long Island, New York, Jared Benjamin is an enthusiastic singer-songwriter and music producer. Jared's passion of music began at an early age, having grown up in a musical household. Jared learned how to play his first guitar on his own throughout the pandemic. Jared was experimenting with songwriting, producing and uploading his own music to TikTok. Jared decided to make... read full bio
