Internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Louis Cato is a Grammy nominee. Numerous musicians, including Bobby McFerrin, Snarky Puppy, Jon Batiste, Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest have collaborated with him. His interest in music began when he bought his first drum set at the age of two. From there, it developed into a passion of North Carolina's southern gospel music, which he pursued... read full bio
Senior leader Larry McAlister is a strategic, vivacious, motivating and visionary individual. He is frequently sought after both internally and publicly as a thought leader in the HR industry and OnConferences added him to its list of the Top 50 Human Resources Professionals. Larry has developed extremely successful talent acquisition, enablement and development methods throughout his career. Larry is renowned for his extraordinary talent at... read full bio
Lethal Bizzle, a British Rapper, gained enormous popularity among fans of garage and grime thanks to his graphic lyrics about violence and East London's streets. Lethal B (real name Maxwell Ansah) was drawn to the frantic energy of raves at an early age and adored the speed of drum'n'bass. Although early '90s New York hip-hop spoke to him as well,... read full bio
England's Lovejoy, a boisterous indie pop group with a satirical edge, is fronted by Wilbur Soot, a well-known online personality, game streamer and musician. The EPs Are You Alright and Pebble Brain, the latter of which reached the top charts in the U.K. and Europe, served as the group's first releases. The YouTube personality known as Soot, whose real name is Will... read full bio
If you haven't heard of Lady Blackbird yet, you will in due time. The Los Angeles-based singer is turning heads in the jazz and music world with her distinctly strong and raw voice. Gilles Peterson called Lady Blackbird "the Grace Jones of Jazz," while others compared her to Amy Winehouse and other classic vocalists. These comparisons and inspirations are fairly amazing. Marley... read full bio
Lil Aaron is a songwriter and producer who blends elements of rap, pop, trap, emo, and punk to generate songs with a distinctively off-kilter style. He not only has a ton of EPs under his belt, both solo and with the alternative hip-hop group Boyfriendz, but he also writes songs for performers like Liam Payne, Icona Pop, Lizzo and Blackbear. Aaron Jennings... read full bio
These Norwegian mavericks began as passionate prog metal explorers and have now become one of the most distinctive and captivating bands in contemporary heavy music and created some of the deepest and most gratifying music conceivable during the past 20 years. Leprous have always displayed a genuine ambition to create music that sounds unlike anything else on Earth, beginning their creative account with their... read full bio
Cecilia Cassandra Pea-Govea, better known by her stage name La Dona, is a solo reggaeton singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from San Francisco. The Chicana performer started her career by playing percussion and strings in her family's conjunto before switching to trumpet. Before combining her distinctive background in her creative works, she also played in a youth salsa band and a Balkan... read full bio
Lulu Wang is a prominent American filmmaker of Chinese descent known for her outstanding skill in creating engrossing comedy-drama movies. She is highly known for her contributions to the field and has won praise for her movies "Posthumous" (2014) and "The Farewell" (2019). Wang's career was elevated by "The Farewell" to new levels of popularity and praise. She won the prestigious... read full bio
Lowkey, a powerful and electric rapper from the UK, is a towering figure in the scene who revives the long legacy of conscious hip-hop advocacy for the generation affected by the war on terrorism. Lowkey has a devoted and expanding following of fans and continues to break new ground and incite new hysteria with its politically charged lyrics and clever... read full bio
The Italian musician is behind a number of this decade's most distinctive albums, including Persona (Warp), Quantum Jelly (Editions Mego) and Superimpositions (Boomkat Editions), and is also the head of famous experimental label Presto! One of the most renowned and long-running annual awards in the realm of digital culture and music, the Prix Arts Electronica, recognized Lorenzo Senni's EP "Persona" with the... read full bio
London Afrobeat Collective is excited to return to the festival circuit after spending the last two years in the wilderness creating a massive new repertoire that draws on their favorite inspirations from around the globe. Their high-energy live show is not to be missed. They got their start in the London scene and are a frequent smash on the UK & Europe... read full bio
Professional baseball pitcher Logan Gilbert plays for the Seattle Mariners. Gilbert was selected in the first round of the MLB Draft by the Mariners before recording a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts. Gilbert has demonstrated during his brief career that he is a talented pitcher with Cy Young potential owing to a mix of velocity and movement.... read full bio
A particularly powerful representative of Chicago music culture is The LowDown Brass Band. This gifted all-horn ensemble mixes the spirit of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul with the rhythm of dancehall and street beats. LowDown keeps a regular worldwide performance and touring schedule. Galactic, Bon Jovi, The Montreal Jazz Festival, World Music Fest, Vancouver Jazz Fest, Lagunitas Beer... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Emma Hardyman's side project is called Little Moon, which was also her childhood moniker. Her soaring voice and intricate orchestration are the distinguishing features of a style that is a cross between Vashti Bunyan and the Zelda soundtrack. Bly Wallentine, Bridget Jackson, Chris Shemwell, Grace Johnson and Nathan Hardyman accompany her. The band's music incorporates folk, pop and indie rock styles. Roni Birchack... read full bio
Los Yesterdays was formed in Pasadena, California, by singer/songwriter Victor Benavides and producer/drummer Gabriel Rowland. Their goal was to make music that would bring back memories of their early years as young Chicanos. They refer to their modern interpretation of the deep soul tunes as "souldies," drawing inspiration from legendary R&B artists like Little Anthony, Gene Chandler, and James &... read full bio
Laetitia Sadier, well known for being the lead vocalist for Stereolab, was born in France and was employed as a nanny in the late 1980s when she went to a Paris gig with McCarthy member Tim Gane. She moved to London with Gane, and shortly after McCarthy's breakup in 1990, the two started Stereolab. The band's sound was further enhanced... read full bio
The five-piece hard rock group LILIAC, dubbed the "First Family of Rock," is from Los Angeles. Melody, lead guitarist Samuel, drummer Abigail, bassist Ethan, and pianist Justin form the band's front line. Papa Liliac, the sibling's loving father who also serves as the band's manager and producer, was the one who saw their talent. They practiced their skills as weekend... read full bio
Currently residing in the UK, Liang Lawrence is a singer-songwriter. Within weeks of its publication, her debut EP, "Letters to Myself," had received over a million plays. Before turning 18, Liang lived in eight different countries, and music drew her in as a source of stability and grounding from a young age. She discovered in music a means of expressing... read full bio
Luzine specializes in hip hop and contemporary hip hop as a musician. Her unique style is a blend of modern production techniques and vintage Hip Hop elements, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh. Luzine's music is distinguished by her ability to fuse intricate rhythms and melodies with profound lyrics that explore the complexities of relationships and existence. Luzine... read full bio
