R&B performer Kirby Lauryen, often known as Kirby Dockery and now Kirby, is renowned for her classic Southern soul sound. She first rose to popularity as a songwriter, earning writing credits for well-known artists including Beyoncé, Paul McCartney and Kanye West. With tracks like "Loved by You," "Vain," and "Kool Aid," Kirby began a solo career that eventually led to the release... read full bio
Kasey Chambers was raised in a home where listening to and performing country and roots music was a way of life. She was born in Mt. Gambier, South Australia. It had to rub off, and it did, for the young Kasey later received an education unlike any other while growing up on the Nullarbor Plain and touring Australia with her... read full bio
The most popular social media site in China, Weibo, has over 27 million followers who follow KUN, also known as Cai Xukun, a singer, songwriter and music producer. He has been at the top of Weibo's "Celebrity Topic List" and the "Star Power List" for more than a year. Kun, who had his television debut on the popular program Idol Producer,... read full bio
DJ, producer of music, promoter of culture and all-around creative, Kitty Ca$h has established herself as one of the most active cultural curators over the last few years. Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Migos, Solange Knowles, Kehinde Wiley and Marina Abramovic are just a few of the artists for whom Kitty Cash has served as DJ. She has also performed for cultural organizations like... read full bio
Sheila Maurice-Grey, a composer and trumpet player, is the leader of the London-based octet KOKOROKO. They blend modern jazz-funk, afrobeat, spiritual soul and West African highlife in their music. When they first appeared on the London music scene as teenagers, they provided a dynamic, polyrhythmic live sound that included passionate interaction between soulful horns, thunderous percussion, thick guitars, thrumming basses, jagged... read full bio
As Atlanta, Georgia's 60th mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms was a trailblazing figure in advancing fairness in politics and business. Keisha, who had previously held positions as a judge and a member of the city council, made history by becoming the first mayor in Atlanta's history to have experience in all three levels of government. She has vowed to put her... read full bio
Those who were fortunate enough to be in the audience during Kierra Sheard's Grammy Week performance at BET's annual Music Matters showcase were treated to a brief but impactful set that featured her single, "Flaws," a song about emotional and physical insecurities, as well as a heart-stopping cover of the Mary J. Blige classic "No More Drama." That vibrant adaptability serves... read full bio
With perseverance, musical skill and a forward-thinking perspective, KOAN Sound portray the direction of electronic music. Jim Bastow and Will Weeks grew up with a forward-thinking musical identity that inspired cooperation throughout their early years, driven by a propensity for rhythm and accuracy. Representing Bristol’s legendary tradition of cutting-edge artists, KOAN Sound made its début to the scene, turning the heads... read full bio
Kweku Sackey, better known by his stage as K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), is a multifaceted creative force that combines fine writing abilities with shamanistic live performances, ferocious raps, pitch-perfect singing throughout a wide vocal range and some very wicked dancing routines. Not to mention his prowess as a drummer, arranger, conductor and director of art. A true poet and storyteller, he paints... read full bio
Kelsey Plum, a WNBA champion and MVP of the All Star Game, inspires people with her dedication to mentoring and inspirational insights from her illustrious career. The "un-guardable" Kelsey finished her career as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I women's basketball, was named the AP, John Wooden, Naismith and USBWA College Player of the Year and was selected first overall... read full bio
Kirstie Ennis' narrative may have started when she lost her leg in Afghanistan after her chopper crashed, but it by no means comes to an end there. The former Marine sergeant has already done more than most people do in their lifetimes following more than 40 operations and the amputation of her leg, first below and then above the knee... read full bio
The Seattle Mariners legend and 11-year MLB veteran Kyle Seager was an All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and twice garnered MVP. He is among the best five offensive players of all time for the Mariners. He blasted 242 home runs and 309 doubles in his career while earning over $100 million on the field. For the Rangers, his brother Corey plays shortstop... read full bio
Sports Emmy Award Reporter and insider Ken Rosenthal covers Major League Baseball for FOX Sports. For the network's coverage of the MLB postseason and World Series, Rosenthal worked as a reporter. Ken has been a reporter for more than 30 years. He also serves as the Senior Baseball Writer for The Athletic, where he covers baseball's most interesting personal interest... read full bio
Language limitations are irrelevant to the dramatic and contagious alternative rock of Norwegian sextet Kaizers Orchestra. The band has amassed a passionate following throughout Europe and beyond and is a sell-out performance staple in Scandinavia. The band's eccentric, theoretically ambitious and triumphant music—a combination of Scandinavian and Eastern European folk traditions fueled by high-energy blues, indie, metal and rock—is universally resonant even... read full bio
Katie Garner is a renowned keynote speaker, author and literacy consultant with 30 years of teaching experience. She is the author of Secret Stories® Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind. Her "backdoor-to-the-brain" strategy for teaching phonics simplifies reading-based education by integrating current curricula with neuroscience research demonstrating how children's brains learn most effectively. Katie highlights scientifically supported methods... read full bio
Like the best mixologists, Louis, Joseph, and Gabrielle serve us a delicious cocktail that combines the raw, contagious energy of the most experienced indie bands with the unforgettable, challenging melodies of pop's greatest artists with enticing electronic accents that showcase uncommon synthmanship. Their songs infect an irresistible dance fever because they are produced with enough audacity to heighten the power of... read full bio
Kid Simius has performed as a support act for bands like Major Lazer, Seed, Chrystal Fighters, WhoMadeWho, and Marteria and has taken the stage at international festivals like Melt!, SXSW, Eurosonic, Sziget, Fusion, Tauron Nowa Muzyka, and Benicàssim Festival. Berlin is home to Kid Simius, whose real name is Jose Antonio Garcia Sollen. He claims that leaving his hometown of... read full bio
The Florida-based reggae/rock group Kash'd Out has never stopped working hard since it first started. Soon after lead vocalist Greg Shields and guitarist Jackson Hauserman got together in a studio, Joey Brohawn's distinctive bass lines and drummer Marshall Hearne's precise rhythms complemented Kash'd Out's smart lyrics and exquisite guitar riffs. Hawaiian favorites Pepper took an immediate interest in Kash'd Out... read full bio
The inspiration for Keli Holiday comes from a man who just enjoys beer, new order records, sleepless nights, and the pure joy of discovering a foreign place like New York. Adam Hyde, fresh off a two-month North American tour with back-to-back shows, created this project. When he got home, he was told he had time for a vacation, so instead... read full bio
American rapper, performer, and composer Koncept is well-known throughout the world for his vibrant lyrics. He began his career at the legendary Fat Beats record store, joined the Brown Bag AllStars collective, and then released Awaken, which featured production by Marco Polo and J57 and collaborations with Royce da 5'9". His later works demonstrate his development as an artist and... read full bio
