Live African dance music that fuses the dexterity of the Gambian kora and Congolese guitar with the UK's electronic sensibility to provide upbeat, dancefloor-friendly new music for a new generation of music lovers. Afriquoi are an underground sensation that combine live electronics with upbeat African music. The superb 5-piece live presentation fuses electronic music inspired by house, garage, disco, soul and jungle... read full bio
BCUC practices in a shipping container turned community restaurant, just a short distance from the church where Desmond Tutu orchestrated the escape of the most sought-after anti-Apartheid activists in Soweto, where their unyielding outspokenness resonates in a brand-new way. Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, like its ancestors, views music as a tool for spiritual and political freedom as well as a... read full bio
The creator and CEO of Black Sun Labs, Lindsey McInerney, is a visionary leader who is passionate about the metaverse's development and the game-changing potential of cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, and XR. Working directly with executives and teams, Lindsey uses her knowledge of web3 and metaverse education and strategy to shape the future. As a well-known thought leader in the industry, Lindsey... read full bio
Chali 2na, a 6-and-a-half-foot charmer with an instantly recognizable baritone voice, has made a name for himself as one of hip-hop's most renowned and endearing figures. Chali, best known for co-founding the musical ensembles Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, has just released his first solo album, "Fish Outta Water". Since then, he has performed 10 globe tours with his band, House... read full bio
One of the cornerstones of drum & bass is Flight. She is a celebrated DJ, radio producer, broadcaster and co-founder of EQ50, a group of women fighting for more equitable representation in dance music. Flight just marked 25 years of performing beautiful shows for music lovers all across the world. The '25 Years of Flight' European tour came to a close with... read full bio
Fehdah is a future-afro soul vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist who is at the forefront of a developing Irish hiphop and electronic music movement. She is the spiritual daughter of Erykah Badu and Oumou Sangare and the electronic cousin of Peggy Gou. An diverse songwriter who creates an altogether unique interpretation of electronic soul music by drawing on her love of Wassoulou... read full bio
Since their arrival on Earth, extraterrestrial joymakers known as HENGE have been enthralling audiences in the UK and Europe. They won "Best Live Act" at the Independent Festival Awards for their electrifying live performances, and they have since solidified their name with two critically praised albums, multiple tours and frequent main-stage festival appearances. Their music defies classification yet fills a need between... read full bio
American indie music group Yo La Tengo was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband and wife team who play guitar, piano, and both drums and vocals, are in the group, along with James McNew, who plays bass and sings. Yo La Tengo, who are renowned for their eclectic sound and wide-ranging musical... read full bio
The renowned Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers joined forces to play at the alternative music event in Camden Town with The Men They Couldn't Hang. The members of the Southampton-based pop-punk band "Catch 22," Paul Simmonds, Philip "Swill" Odgers and his brother Jon, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush while busking in Shepherds Bush, London. Their debut single, a rendition of... read full bio
Sandy Kelly, a well-known Irish artist, was always going to be a singer and performer. Her fate was set from the moment she took the stage for the first time at the age of three, laying the groundwork for a lifetime in music. She was born into her grandpa, Dusky Dan's Variety Roadshow. She was incorporated into the family traveling... read full bio
Brilliant musicians, electrifying performers, unconstrained visionaries and all-around kind guys...It is no surprise that Lau is recognized as the center of the modern folk boom. And they have the accolades, enthusiastic reviews and frenzied ovations from enthused crowds in various parts of the world to back them up. Their shelves are groaning under the weight of them. Together, the members of Lau—Kris Drever... read full bio
Kweku Sackey, better known by his stage as K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), is a multifaceted creative force that combines fine writing abilities with shamanistic live performances, ferocious raps, pitch-perfect singing throughout a wide vocal range and some very wicked dancing routines. Not to mention his prowess as a drummer, arranger, conductor and director of art. A true poet and storyteller, he paints... read full bio
Devon Walker, a stand-up comedian and writer who is originally from Austin, has recently been hailed as a "young phenom" and "millennial wunderkind" and currently resides in Brooklyn. Currently, Devon works as a staff writer at BIG MOUTH. Additionally, he participates in the Comedy Central Creators program, where he creates and performs online video content. At the inaugural Comedy Central... read full bio
Lee "Scratch" Perry is one of the most lasting and innovative reggae producers and musicians of all time and he is revered throughout the music industry. Perry's inventive manner distinguishes him as one of reggae's original gems, from his early days as a vocalist and engineer for Coxsone Dodd's Studio One in Kingston to his production of the groundbreaking Wailers... read full bio
Manu Delago began his musically oriented life at the age of two when he sat behind his first drum set and continued playing for different bands as a young adolescent. His rock group HotchPotch, which performed throughout Austria, Germany, Italy and Spain, won the Austrian Band Contest. Manu Delago found his love for songwriting when he started playing the Hang (a... read full bio
Joe Navarro is an author, public speaker, and former FBI agent who was born in Cuba and is well-known for his knowledge of body language and nonverbal cues. Navarro, who worked for the FBI for 25 years, has significantly advanced the fields of behavioral analysis and counterintelligence. Among the works he has written are "What Every Body Is Saying," "Dangerous... read full bio
Basketball player Austin Hatch is a remarkable individual who has overcome hardships both on and off the court. Hatch's basketball career got its start in high school, where he showed off his great skill as a player. He committed to playing for the University of Michigan basketball team as a result of his abilities and commitment. But twice in his... read full bio
Tina Opie is a well-known person who is renowned for her influential work in the fields of leadership, inclusion, and diversity. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and fostering sisterhood among women from all walks of life as the founder of Shared Sisterhood. Opie also holds the position of Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School, where she contributes... read full bio
William W. George is a well-known American businessman, professor, and authority on leadership. He is a Henry B. Arthur Fellow of Ethics and Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, where he imparts his vast expertise and unique perspectives on leadership and ethics. George had a notable career in business before entering academia, most notably as Chairman and CEO... read full bio
John recognized he wanted to assist as many people as possible in recovering from their previous trauma and living whole, connected lives after working for more than twenty years in crisis response and mentoring students in higher education (and discovering actual answers and freedom in his own wellness path). He now focuses his writing, speeches and teaching on topics including relationships,... read full bio
