What is real life Is it the pain, struggles and moments where hope is in short supply Is it faith in a God we cant see and hope for a future we dont yet know For acclaimed worship leader Lincoln Brewster, real life has meant all of that and more. Born and raised in a small town in Alaska, Brewsters... read full bio
Fresh as a spring bouquet" (The New York Times), Kat Edmonson seemingly came out of nowhere in 2009 to take the Austin, TX music scene by storm. Determined to see through her creative vision and maintain control, Kat funded Way Down Low through a Kickstarter campaign. Co-produced by Kat alongside Danton Boller, the LP is now being called "one of... read full bio
Steve Russell is an American hero. His proven leadership and problem- resolution techniques engage audiences through storytelling while providing insights that impact their daily lives. LTC Steve Russell (Ret) commanded the unit that was central in the hunt and capture of Saddam Hussein. Through leadership and joint efforts across multiple teams, a large organization worked effectively to capture one of... read full bio
Sylvia Bianco is a restaurateur and chef. She opened her restaurant Biscotti and shortly after opening it she began started offering cooking classes. She has taken sauté to the next level. She has also written a book named Simply Saute. It comes across quite naturally and it's easy for anyone to see how, when teaching, she's completely in her element.... read full bio
Accordionist and vocalist Wayne Toups was born on October 2, 1958, in Lafayette, and grew up in Crowley. A progressive Cajun musician, he created a popular new sound by combining Cajun and zydeco elements with mainstream rock sounds (including English lyrics); he called the style ""zydecajun."" One of the most commercially successful Cajun artists, Toups has recorded for the major... read full bio
Formed in 2004 in Hermosa Beach, California, the five piece American band, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, continues to showcase their unique style and sound. The band consists of Moises Juarez on lead vocals, Sean Chapman with vocals and guitar, Matthew McEwan with vocals and guitar, Patrick Salmon on drums, and Andrew Davis on the bass. The band's sound is... read full bio
The worship that emanates from Fearless Church is known as Fearless BND. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the love of Jesus, leading to a decrease in fear and an increase in love. Originally from Modesto, California, they began as a youth revival and are currently leading a movement known as Fearless Church. They were once known as... read full bio
Yuri Bashmet is a Russian conductor, violinist, and violist. He is a direct patrilineal descendant of Besht. He has also collaborated as soloist and conductor with some of the most celebrated string players of his time, including Rostropovich, Stern, Kremer, Mutter, and Mintz, as well as with keyboard legends like Richter and Argerich. In December 1988, Yuri Bashmet won much... read full bio
YING HUANG Biography Chinese soprano Ying Huang was selected for the title role in the film version of Puccini's Madama Butterfly," under the musical direction of James Conlon, that premiered in November 1995. She made her Western concert debut in March 1995 with the G_rzenich Orchestra in Cologne under the direction of Mr. Conlon, and her United States debut at... read full bio
Whitney Duncan (born 1986 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, United States) is an American country music artist. She was a finalist in 2007 on the USA Network television show Nashville Star. Soon after, she signed with Warner Bros. Records, and released a self-released CD and her debut solo single,... read full bio
Front Line Assembly is an industrial and electronic band that has explored the boundaries of industrial music over last twenty years. Lead by prolific electronic musician Bill Leeb, they have continued to push out stellar music that drifts seamlessly from underground industrial to electronic techno and back again. Leeb reflects on naming the band, saying, The only way people can... read full bio
Toshiko Akiyoshis unique contributions to the jazz world have evolved like falling dominoes through a series of events that started with a piano-loving little Japanese girl in China and brought her to prominence as an unparalleled pianist, composer and leader of the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. Toshikos recordings have received a total of 14 Grammy Award nominations. Manchurian-born Akiyoshis interest... read full bio
The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun (especially during the early portion of their career), was composed of singers Izora Armstead and Martha Wash. The duo charted several dance hits over the course of its career, with its peak in popularity having occurred in 1982, when the group released the hit song It's Raining Men." The... read full bio
Marvin Young began rapping at the age of 10 and continued honing his skills until he was signed to Delicious Vinyl in 1987 during his junior year of college. While completing his last 2 years at USC, Young MC helped write ""Wild Thing"" and ""Funky Cold Medina"" for Tone Loc. Wild Thing would sell nearly 4 million copies and Funky... read full bio
Nate and Travis Wheeland, along with Marcus Agundes and Eric Bumb are The Wheeland Brothers. They infuse reggae style with their passion for hanging out on the beach and riding the waves. They are SoCal raised, burrito loving, surfing brothers who's music reflects the laid-back, fun loving life they embrace. They have two albums: 'Toast to the Coast' and 'Muchos... read full bio
Alison Moyet came to fame as part of the duo Yazoo, but has been a solo artist since the duos disbanding in 1983. She has released 8 albums as a solo artist and dabbled in theatre as Matron Mama" Morton in the West End production of Chicago and took par in the regional tour of Smaller. "... read full bio
Fender-wielding Los Angeles-based guitar hero Richie Kotzen is frequently touted in the international guitar press as one of the world's best guitarists, with a 50-album discography to back it up. Kotzen's big break came in 1991 when, at age 21, he joined multi-platinum glam rockers Poison, with whom he recorded 1993's Native Tongue. The platinum album spawned two top-twenty singles... read full bio
This scientist/explorer/author is a man of intellect and action. He holds a Ph.D from Harvard and has been a logger, surveyor, park ranger, photographer and lecturer. Dr. Davis co-wrote and hosted Earthguide on the Discovery Channel. His book, The Serpent and The Rainbow investigated Haitian Voodoo culture. He has participated in extensive explorations into the rain forests of Central America... read full bio
The Central Park jogger case concerned the violent assault, rape, and sodomy of Trisha Meili, a female jogger, and attacks on others in New York City's Central Park, on April 19, 1989. The attack on the female jogger left her in a coma for 12 days. Meili was a 28-year-old investment banker at the time, weighing under 100 pounds. The... read full bio
Wambui Bahati is an entertainer, author, speaker and holistic mental health and 'empowerment over domestic violence' advocate. Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind –the musical, The Wiz and Crowns. Wambui wrote, produced... read full bio
