Asmaa Hamzaoui is the foremost female representative of Gnawa music, and she offers a contagious kind of evangelistic 'desert blues' with her group Bnat Timbouktou. Gnawa are the ancestors of black slaves in Morocco, where they have established their own Sufi order, with Essaouira as its hub. Their music is hypnotic, stirring, and profoundly steeped in the history of this... read full bio
A common love for music-making brought songwriters from the Midlands and West of Ireland together to establish Amble, a three-piece ensemble. Due to their live performances and recorded music, the group has already developed a sizable online fan base. This fan base is supported by the group's widespread popularity on all music streaming services, with Spotify alone seeing millions of streams... read full bio
Unadulterated emotional connection is paramount in the tracks on Los Angeles singer-songwriter Akira Galaxy's debut EP, What's Inside You. Nothing appears to be in doubt during their passionate vortexes, and perfect mutual understanding is achievable. But eventually, trying times highlight more profound realities and reveal the ways in which the narrators have been duped. Akira incorporates bittersweet or acidic asides... read full bio
Aliyah's Interlude, a multihyphenate creative from Atlanta, is currently trending on the internet as everyone's favorite. With over 1.2 million TikTok videos synced to the beat of her popular debut track, "It Girl," and an astounding 65 million streams in the first few months of its release, the song has taken the internet by storm. She is adored for her unique... read full bio
From the age of four, Alex Preston, a singer-songwriter from New Hampshire, has been a part of the music industry. He composes all of his own lyrics using inspiration from his surroundings and plays more than a dozen instruments, including the violin and guitar. His complete sense of self, which draws the audience in and makes them experience what he... read full bio
Everyone knows about the magical AWEN in Celtic mythology, although opinions differ on its nature and, for the most part, its abilities. Some people think it's a spirit that can see into the future, while others say it represents the harmony of opposites. For the majority of people, nonetheless, it is a woman who represents innovation; the artists she inspires behave... read full bio
Aswath Damodaran teaches corporate finance and stock valuation at the Stern School of Business at New York University. The most well-known works on valuation, corporate finance, and investment management that Damodaran has written are used by academics and professionals. He also provides extensive data for valuation needs. He is the author of multiple works on investing, corporate finance, and equity... read full bio
AEROBICA, which began as a monthly club night for 200 people in Santiago, has grown to become one of the most popular events in the underground scenes of Chile and Latin America. The long-running festival is well-known for prioritizing the dancers, its mission to build welcoming spaces for women and the LGBTQ community, and its unwavering support of other Latin American... read full bio
These are just a few instances, if you haven't already, to help you comprehend how this underground Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have appeared out of nowhere, forging an unmatched bond with their fans, and are now selling out theaters across the Northeast. Adam Ezra will joke with you that nothing has ever just "popped" for this folk artist... read full bio
When it comes to performing live, Alex Kay and his incredible band are fascinating and engrossing the audience with his renditions of classic hits and their own original songs from the past. Alex wants people of all ages to attend and enjoy his events, which are always family friendly. He has performed at venues, festivals, and concert series in numerous states.... read full bio
Amy Chan is the creator of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a program that approaches heart healing from a spiritual and scientific perspective. In addition, she serves as the Chief Editor of Heart Hackers Club, an online publication that explores the psychology of desire, lust, and love. She is described by The Observer as "a relationship expert whose work is like that... read full bio
Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman has worked with families and the medical professionals who look after them for almost 20 years. She is the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans and the author of the New York Times bestselling book The 5 Pprinciples of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans. She started the Raising Good Humans Podcast... read full bio
Leader in digital security with a vision, Asaf Kochan leads strategic projects that have a lasting impact on the cybersecurity industry. Kochan, who formerly served as a top official in the Israeli Prime Minister's office, is a distinguished former IDF Commander of Unit 8200. Kochan's imaginative leadership transcends his illustrious military career and into the commercial sector. Sentra, an innovative... read full bio
A pioneer in television nonfiction for twenty years and counting, Arthur Smith has been a creative, trailblazing producer in the unscripted television industry, crafting inventive, spectacular formats. Smith has produced some of the most enduring, culturally influential unscripted television shows since establishing A. Smith & Co. in 2000. Under Smith's direction, A. Smith & Co. launched FOX's longest-running reality show,... read full bio
Asal grew up in a musical household in Iran. For her seventh birthday, Asal received a guitar, her father played the piano, and her mother sang. Asal only speaks Farsi and listens to Persian music most of the time since moving to Vancouver. After learning English in school and being exposed to new music, Asal began creating her own music... read full bio
Ariel Ekblaw, Ph.D., is a futurist, tech investor, and pioneer in space architecture who is assisting enterprises in creating sustainable futures by utilizing the newest technologies, including advanced artificial intelligence initiatives like GPT-4. Ekblaw is a pioneering researcher and seasoned technology leader who provides tactics for motivating teams working on moonshot ideas. He is the CEO of the Aurelia Institute,... read full bio
With a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, a Cannes Lion award for community design, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, and co-founder of LearningFREQUENCY, Amanda Slavin is a well-known educator. Slavin's Seventh Level Engagement Framework is taught in MBA programs all around the world and has revolutionized the way we assess learning performance. Amanda is a co-founder of LearningFREQUENCY and... read full bio
Ashlan Gorse Cousteau is a journalist, author, explorer, and ocean champion who uses entertainment to inspire and inform people all over the world. Ashlan brings enthusiasm and adventure to the maintenance of our water world in a way that only she can, thanks to her distinctive narrative style and her experience in two very different fields. The standard reference for... read full bio
Businesses refer to Adam 'Smiley' Poswolsky when they wish to boost human connection, workplace belonging, and hybrid team engagement. Smiley is a well-known keynote speaker, workplace belonging specialist, and best-selling author of three books—The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, and The Workplace Belonging Toolkit—that have been translated into several languages. Smiley offers industry-changing perspectives and useful strategies for luring and... read full bio
Avenoir is an elusive and forward-thinking R&B visionary who exemplifies the desire to develop into an artist whose work endures and has eternal appeal. His debut EP "NOIRE" skillfully blends themes of purpose, modern love, mental health, and societal reflections after a focused first year of honing his craft. The EP exudes authenticity and emotional depth, demonstrating his superb ability... read full bio
