With a complete band on hand and years of live touring and recording expertise behind him, Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a blazing dynamic seldom seen by a solo act. As a result, the concert performance becomes legendary. Through his Grammy-winning Rootstomp music, Cousin Curtiss has shared his contagious optimism and unending smile both within the United States and beyond.... read full bio
Sheila Maurice-Grey, a composer and trumpet player, is the leader of the London-based octet KOKOROKO. They blend modern jazz-funk, afrobeat, spiritual soul and West African highlife in their music. When they first appeared on the London music scene as teenagers, they provided a dynamic, polyrhythmic live sound that included passionate interaction between soulful horns, thunderous percussion, thick guitars, thrumming basses, jagged... read full bio
Kingsley Chukwudi Okorie and his brother Benjamin Chukwudi James make up the 'Afrocentric inspired' duo known as The Cavemen, which is headquartered in Lagos. The cavemen have set out on a mission to transfer the sounds of the past into the present, portraying themselves as a bridge between generations, driven by a desire to create the music they grew up listening... read full bio
Since the project's inception, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has accompanied countless listeners during their workdays and late-night study sessions, scored unforgettable film and television moments and assisted couples all over the world in creating their ideal wedding playlist. With prominent roles in the critically acclaimed Netflix films Bridgerton and The King of Staten Island, VSQ has "found a mainstream, worldwide audience"... read full bio
Nicholas DiSalvo, Jack Donovan, Michael Risberg and Georg Edert are among the elders. Using progressive elements, evocative soundscapes and strong psychedelic sounds, Elder is a genre-defying rock band. A mainstay of the stoner/doom genre since the mid-aughts, the band has altered its sound over the course of five albums to become one of the most distinctive voices in the underground rock scene. With... read full bio
Phil Lesh and Friends is an American rock band founded and headed by Phil Lesh, a former Grateful Dead bassist. Phil & Friends is not a standard band in the sense that the moniker has been used by multiple different lineups of performers, including members of Phish, the Black Crowes and the Allman Brothers Band. The Phil & Friends idea investigates and interprets... read full bio
Richard Ashcroft embodies British cool. Ashcroft, like Syd Barrett or Nick Drake before him, Pete Doherty and Alex Turner after him, is one of those rare rock eccentrics; the kind of imaginative spirit that has made England one of its greatest musical exports. Ashcroft was the hallmark voice of 90s English pop music as the frontman of The Verve. The... read full bio
As Atlanta, Georgia's 60th mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms was a trailblazing figure in advancing fairness in politics and business. Keisha, who had previously held positions as a judge and a member of the city council, made history by becoming the first mayor in Atlanta's history to have experience in all three levels of government. She has vowed to put her... read full bio
Famous Swiss-born chef and businessman Daniel Humm is renowned for his creative approach to fine dining and his unshakable dedication to sustainability. He started out as an apprentice in a Swiss hotel and soon worked his way up the ranks to positions in some of the most recognized restaurants in the world. He has achieved international acclaim for his culinary... read full bio
"Forest Blakk is an alternative folk music artist, or as he calls his specific genre, urban folk. In his teen years, Forest Blakk spent two years homeless, turning to negative means of survival. When his grandmother later took him in at the age of fifteen, Blakk decided to turn his pain into passion. He joined a rock band in high... read full bio
Black Star Riders was founded by Gorham, lead vocalist/guitarist Ricky Warwick, co-lead guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Marco Mendoza of Thin Lizzy, as well as Jimmy DeGrasso, a former drummer for Megadeth and Alice Cooper. All Hell Breaks Loose, the band's debut album, was published and received overwhelmingly positive reviews from Classic Rock, MOJO, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! Black Star Riders are genetically... read full bio
Together with their cousin Trea Swindle, Danica and Devynn Hart make up Chapel Hart, and they have already shown that they are strong contenders. These women have discovered a way to convey their Louisiana sass and Mississippi heritage with listeners all across the world. Witness the band's development from a handful of kids who performed together in Hart's Chapel to... read full bio
Deborah Bonham has made a name for herself as one of the best blues, rock and soul vocalists the UK has ever produced throughout the course of a remarkable career. She has consistently followed while simultaneously receiving accolades for a run of highly acclaimed original album releases, enthralling standing ovation concert performances at the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and on the... read full bio
Tori Hope Petersen is a well-known Christian and motivational speaker, bestselling author, and foster care supporter. When Petersen left the foster care system at the age of 18, she encountered a coach whose guidance irrevocably altered her life's course. She then went on to become Mrs. Universe and a Track and Field All American, demonstrating that anything is achievable with... read full bio
Nana from Los Angeles is on the path to fulfillment. On the first verse of his song, Save Yourself, he makes this statement. The rapper has a measured and traditional voice. He started his impromptu career after hearing his sister playing Ryde or Die Vol. 1 by the Ruff Ryders. His stories swell and are filled with soul. The word... read full bio
A brand-new EP titled "The Beginning Of New Endings" has been announced by likable alternative rockers MADINA LAKE. Mateo Camargo (guitar, programming), a member of the band, produced the 5-track album. After a protracted break and in the middle of a worldwide epidemic, MADINA LAKE abruptly released their furious new single, "Playing With Fire." The third CD they had released, "World... read full bio
Rahzel, a three-time Grammy winner, created Rahzel & Roots Disciples with artists from DJ Premier's, Jose James's, Chance the Rapper's, Nas's, The Weekend's and Lauryn Hill. Since the beginning of The Roots, Rahzel has worked with several well-known musicians, including Bjork, Sean Paul, Erykah Badu, Common, Ben Harper and Everlast. Rahzel, who began beatboxing in the early 1980s and published his legendary first... read full bio
Those who were fortunate enough to be in the audience during Kierra Sheard's Grammy Week performance at BET's annual Music Matters showcase were treated to a brief but impactful set that featured her single, "Flaws," a song about emotional and physical insecurities, as well as a heart-stopping cover of the Mary J. Blige classic "No More Drama." That vibrant adaptability serves... read full bio
In New Jersey, Michael Romeo founded Symphony X. Later that year, they launched their self-titled debut. The Damnation Game, a sequel, was released the following year. The Divine Wings of Tragedy, their following album, was well lauded when it was released. This album received both critical acclaim and became the group's greatest selling album to date. The band went to... read full bio
Indie-pop band Bandalos Chinos is revered by producer Adan Jodorowsky. The Argentine sextet of Gregorio Degano, Salvador Colombo, Tomás Verduga, Matas Verduga, Iaki Colombo and Nicolás Rodrguez del Pozo is known for its catchy melodies, which would make any classical European composer into the teenage leader of their fanbase. They may not have intended for this to happen when they released... read full bio
