For multi-instrumentalist, composer and artist Baird, the idea of home is embodied in the local music. Raised in Baltimore, he also feels at home in Providence where he went to Brown University and Mexico City, where he lived for over a year after graduating before relocating to Los Angeles. Baird is able to enjoy the qualities of music that are both frightening and... read full bio
Bajofondo is an alternative music ensemble. The group is Grammy-winning and they perform an eclectic mix of tango, folklore, rock, hip-hop, jazz, electronica, and Latin sounds. Bajofondo is known as one of the most acclaimed live acts in the world. They are a large ensemble and stun new and old fans with their epic energy at live performances. Bajofondo has... read full bio
Though Bakar had always loved hip-hop, his exposure to indie music at the age of 14 opened his eyes in a way that he never would have imagined. Ever since that day, Bakar has understood that his artistic talent extended far beyond a single musical genre. With the release of his debut album Badkid came the smash song "Big Dreams." The... read full bio
A well-known American politician, lawyer, and social justice supporter is Bakari Sellers. Sellers has a distinguished background in public service and has significantly influenced South Carolina's political climate. Bakari Sellers was raised in Bamberg County, South Carolina, where he was born to Gwendolyn Sellers and professor Cleveland Sellers, a well-known civil rights activist. He attended Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, a public school... read full bio
The flamboyantly gifted rapper Danzal Baker has gone by a number of monikers over the years, including the Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land, Baker Boy and the "proud blak Yolngu guy with the killer flow." He is now prepared to introduce himself to you as Gela, his skin name and one of the most accurate indicators of who he is. But... read full bio
Chloe Baker performs as Baker Grace, a pop singer and composer with a soft, folk-like tone to her voice. She is from New Jersey and her father, producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Baker, helped her release her debut EP under a different alias, Bitter's Kiss. She was partnered with multi-platinum songwriter/producer Scott Harris by major-label A&R while still a student at New... read full bio
Bakermat is a Dutch DJ and producer from the Netherlands. His music is a mixture of electronic, deep house, and techno containing jazz and soul influences. His track, ‘Vandaag’, which contained a snippet from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, hit charts in the Netherlands, Belguim, and France. Later, Bakermat received a platinum record for the single... read full bio
According to Bakers Eddy, they are "edging." In other words, the Moonee Ponds (or more specifically Travencore) through Wellington quintet made up of twin brothers Ian and Alex Spagnolo, as well as longtime friends Ciarann Babbington and Jamie Gordon, believe they are right on the verge of realizing their common artistic aspiration. After learning the ropes as a young band competing... read full bio
With its members hailing from Berlin and Tel Aviv, Baladino is a young Israeli Mediterranean folk band that offers fresh, yet deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies and brings this tradition back into full, fresh dialogue with its trans-Mediterranean past, using extended technique, subtle electronics and improvisation to dust off the predominant heavy-handed approach to Ladino music. With... read full bio
The folk-noir band Balaklava Blues are fighting on the cultural front lines of Ukraine's democratic and liberation movement. Balaklava Blues plays with many folk traditions and Ukrainian polyphony.They combine eons-old polyphonic customs, individual narratives, sounds from revolution and conflict, and striking visuals that fuse traditional themes with modern manifestations of trauma, vulnerability, and power. Their multimedia live presentation is passionate and... read full bio
Baldwin Cunningham was the co-founder of Partnered, a self-serve network for startups and big name brands that want to connect with other brands and startups with similar business interests. During his time working on Partnered, Cunningham worked with clients such as Coca-Cola, LOreal, Nestle, and more. He is currently the Vice President of Digital Brand Strategy at CNN. His job... read full bio
The narrative of the Balimaya Project started in Harlesden, North West London, when Yahael Camara Onono, then a small boy, first heard the Mandé drumming, which is a part of his West African background. Camara Onono was raised in the diaspora's rhythms, having been born to a Senegalese father and a Nigerian mother. She also took in the multi-genre vernacular... read full bio
Will Magid, a trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist, is the mastermind behind the international electronic music group Balkan Bump. Heavy electronic production is combined with worldwide musical influences, such as Middle Eastern beats, American hip hop and traditional Balkan brass melodies, in the music of Balkan Bump. The Balkan Bump live presentation, which may range in size from a solo artist to a... read full bio
Ball & Boe is a musical duo that consists of Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Ball and Boe met while performing on stage in a musical production of ‘Kismet,’ in London. That same year, the duo went on to perform on stage together at BBC Proms concerts. Around 10 years down the line, the musical duo came together to create... read full bio
From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, comes the five-piece indie rock group known as Ball Park Music. Sam Cromack on guitar and vocals, Jennifer Boyce on bass and backing vocals, Paul Furness on keyboard and trombone, Dean Hanson on guitar and backing vocals, and Daniel Hanson make up the group (guitar, drums) Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs, their first studio album, was released... read full bio
It is no secret that R&B and Neo-Soul are underappreciated musical genres in the present. In order to fill the hole left by the lack of timeless music, devoted R&B fans are looking everywhere for the next generation of performers. Ballad enters the scene. Ballad is a soulful R&B performer from Angola who migrated into American society using music as a safe... read full bio
Ballroom Rocks is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that brings together the dynamic art of ballroom dance and the ragged glory of classic rock music. This hip, innovative show created specifically for special events, has wide gender and demographic appeal, and is unique in event entertainment today. From intimate gatherings to spectacular corporate galas, from product launches to trade show exhibitions,... read full bio
Ballyhoo! is an Aberdeen, Maryland based reggae, rock, punk, pop band. They have opened for bands such as Slightly Stoopid and 311. The band comprises of lead singer and guitarist, Howi Spangler, bassist JR Gregory, turntables and keys from Scott Vandrey, and Donald Spangler on the drums. They have a strong fan base, due to their copious... read full bio
Balming Tiger is an up-and-coming alternative K-pop band that is a musical collective. The members of Balming Tiger include Omega Sapien, Mudd, wnjn, sogumm, producers which include San Yawn and Unsinkable, DJ Abyss, and film-makers which include Editor Henson and Jan’qui. Balming Tiger rose to fame with the release of their debut mixtape, “Balming Tiger vol.1.” Sogumm then went on... read full bio
Texan instrumental group Balmorhea is known for its harsh but bright pictures of emotional landscapes, defying simple classification. The ensemble has seven full-length albums to their credit, the most recent of which, The Wind, was their debut on the illustrious Deutsche Grammophon label. Balmorhea have played to audiences in cities such as Mexico City, China, Istanbul and Italy. They have... read full bio
