Internationally renowned for her exhilarating vocals and keyboard artistry Tania Maria's music is a unique combination of jazz, funk and the popular music of her native Brazil. She has created an eclectic fusion that is more exciting than pure jazz. Tania Maria's vibrant voice, brilliant piano work and outstanding performances have made an artist of increasing international popularity. Without doubt,... read full bio

The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio

Six time Grammy winners, The Chieftains, are now recognised for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention. They have uncovered the wealth of traditional Irish music that has accumulated over the centuries, making the music their own with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive. Their forthcoming album San Patricio (March 9/Hear Music/Concord Music Group), is... read full bio

The Expendables are a Santa Cruz based band who began their surf rock journey in 1997. The band consists of Geoff Weers on guitar and vocals, Adam Patterson with drums and vocals, Raul Bianchi on lead guitar, and Ryan Demars with Bass. In 2003 the band acquired their own radio show, Locals Only, on the KMBY station. ... read full bio

It starts with a beat born of the heart that moves forward the feet and the soul, one that traces its roots back to the dawn of humans on this planet, to the continent of Africa. Along the way, it travels to the ghetto of Jamaica where it finds its three kings; Marley, Tosh, and Wailer. It's carried back across... read full bio

In the period since Bob Marley's passing, one group has continued to carry the message. Year after year 'The Wailers', lead by Aston Familyman" Barrett, have toured the globe playing their special brand of music, enjoyed around the world by countless millions of fans. "Familyman" is the sole living musician who was with Bob Marley from the beginning of Bob's... read full bio

Perhaps only a cat with its nine lives can claim to have more than Theodore Bikel has had. Folk singer; theater, film and television actor; radio host; president of Actors' Equity; political activist; Jewish spokesman, and author are some of the many "careers" to which Mr. Bikel can lay claim. He is, perhaps, too modest when he says... read full bio

Tierra Cali began performing publicly in the town of Uruapan, where the brothers were brought up, quickly gaining popularity throughout the region. Early recordings with the Discos Ciudad label included tracks like No Pares, the single La Milpa, El Arroyito,� and El Pescado Nadador..� As the group gained notoriety, plans were laid for their first international appearances in Georgia, Washington,... read full bio

Their combination of great reggae rhythms, heartfelt vocals, and soulful gospel influence remains potent and powerful - probably the most cohesive mix of reggae and soul music ever, and still going strong with generations of fans.... read full bio