Matisyahu is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop beat-boxing sounds, Matisyahu's single, King Without a Crown, was a Top 40 hit in the US. Since 2004, he has released several studio and live albums, and DVDs featuring live concerts. Through his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell,... read full bio
Delbert McClinton is a legend among music aficionados, for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock & roll. McClinton's career began in the late '50s. McClinton resurgence earned him more widespread respect from the public at large and the Grammy committee. McClinton quickly became an accomplished harmonica player and found plenty of work on the local club scene.... read full bio
Sheila E is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actress. She is best known for her work as a solo artist but she was also a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band prior. She is the daughter of Pete Escovedo, whom she performs with often, and is also related to Alejandro Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, Nicole Richie, and... read full bio
Chick Corea is one of the most prolific and acclaimed of jazz artists from the second half of the 20th century, with contributions to most forms of modern music, including straight-ahead jazz, electric fusion, avant-garde and orchestral music. As a member of Miles Davis’s band in the 1960s, and later as founder of Return to Forever, he participated in the... read full bio
Angie Harmon is a renowned fashion model and actress, who began acting after being discovered on a plane by David Hasselhoff. She starred in several television series, including Baywatch Nights, Baywatch and C-16: FBI. Harmon rose to prominence after playing roles on Baywatch Nights and Law & Order. During this time, she also voiced Barbara Gordon in the animated film... read full bio
Film director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders is a Grammy winner and Emmy nominee. As a photographer, he has won praise from critics for his work, which includes portraits of prominent writers, artists, musicians, presidents, and other world leaders. Including Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (a Grammy Award winner), The Black List (an NAACP Spirit Award), The Latino List, The Out List, About... read full bio
"Wendy Williams burst onto the national talk show scene with the launch of her daily, syndicated program, The Wendy Williams Show. Her hit show appears on FOX Network and BET throughout the United States and airs internationally in the United Kingdom, Africa and Middle East. People Magazine named The Wendy Williams Show one of the ""Best Shows of 2009"" and... read full bio
Model and actress Nicole Ari Parker is from the United States. She starred in the critically praised independent film The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, which marked her on-screen debut, before moving on to feature films, including Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights. Blue Streak, Remember the Titans, Brown Sugar, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Black Dynamite, and Almost... read full bio
Lee Daniels' background is filled with bold stories as real and gritty as the narratives from the films he creates. By the age of 21, Daniels had founded and was running his own health care agency, providing nurses to private homes and hospitals; he was simultaneously trying to be a screenwriter. After selling his health care business, and giving up... read full bio
Dru Hill is an R&B/soul singing group. They recorded seven Top 40 hits, and are best known for the R&B #1 hits ""In My Bed"", ""Never Make a Promise"", and ""How Deep Is Your Love"". Signing to Island Records through Haqq Islam's University Records imprint, the group released two successful albums, Dru Hill and Enter the Dru, before separating for... read full bio
Robert Earl Keen Jr. graduated from Texas A&M and moved to Austin, Texas. Soon he was performing in Austin's nightclubs and live music venues, building a solid following. He financed the recording of his own EP and distributed it regionally. Keen soon moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Discouraged by the polish of the new country sound and unable to land a... read full bio
If you sit and talk to many of the alternative rock artists dominating today’s music, you’ll find that many of them pay homage to the The Psychedelic Furs. Led by front man and songwriter Richard Butler, the Furs won over fans and critics alike by combining poetic lyrics, innovative rhythms and melodies driven by an aggressive, punk desperation. Through it... read full bio
The alternative Christian rock band Skillet has a distinctive sound that combines electronic and industrial undertones. Eight albums have been released as part of their amazing career, and they have received two Grammy nominations. ForeFront Records, a well-known Christian musical label, helped them on their way to stardom. Skillet has an incredible track record, having six straight number-one singles on Christian... read full bio
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Kirk Franklin has been a multi-platinum-selling contemporary musician, and a mirror of Christian humanity boldly reflecting what one faith walking man can accomplish. Franklin is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip-hop, pop and R&B. His unprecedented penetration into the mainstream has fortified him to also become a New York Times bestselling author for The Blueprint: A... read full bio
Kim Wilde is an English pop singer, author, and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic ""Kids in America"". In 1983, Wilde received the Brit Award for Best British Female. In 1987 she had a major hit in the US when her version of The Supremes' classic... read full bio
" R&B band Mint Condition originated from St. Paul, Minnesota, and they are known for their innovative, funk-infused musical sound. The band has produced numerous hit singles, and they have collaborated and toured with major names including Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, and Charlie Wilson, among many others. The band’s track “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)” earned them... read full bio
Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, K'NAAN (whose name means traveler" in Somali) his mother, and two siblings moved to Canada and he began rapping. He dropped out of high school and traveled around North America. K'NAAN performed at the United Nations' 50th anniversary concert in 1999, in Geneva, and used his platform to criticize the United Nations' handling of the 1990s... read full bio
Europe is one of Sweden’s most distinguished hard rock bands, the group formed decades ago but still holds strong. Since its formation, the band has hit the ground running, Europe has released nine studio albums, each which is amazing, three live albums, three compilations and eighteen music videos. Europe rose to international fame with its third album The Final Countdown,... read full bio
Steel Panther is a Los Angeles based glam metal parody band, founded by former LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz (Michael Starr). Originally formed as Metal Skool and Metal Shop, they’re known for their energetic live show- the longest running metal show on the Sunset Strip. Panthers are territorial animals, fiercely patrolling their stalking lands. The Sunset Strip, circa 1988, was... read full bio
