Brooklyn-born rapper SALIMATA's soulful, swaggering style gives a modern perspective on New York City's renowned hip-hop history, combining the pen of a poet with the melodic sensitivities of a professional composer. She is a lifelong poet who discovered a fondness for freestyling as a teen. She launched her first track "I Can" with her float-like-a-butterfly, sting-like-a-bee flow. She maintained the... read full bio
Sam Amidon is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle) hailing from Vermont, USA, currently residing in London, England. His latest solo album, "Salt River," was issued on River Lea / Rough Trade. He appeared on the album "Willows" with violinist Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, while Amidon and Ganavya published two collaboratively written and sung songs, "Would... read full bio
Stereosity's distinctive sound and aesthetic, frequently characterized as ethereal and artistically exquisite, have rapidly established a significant presence in the independent emo/math rock genre. The band's exuberant and intricate rhythms are enhanced by stunning, motivating guitars, all seamlessly integrated with captivating, sad, and ethereal voices. All these ingredients collaborate to produce something genuinely exceptional and distinctive—challenging limits while remaining attainable.... read full bio
Lebanese-Palestinian-Syrian-Italian-American Sammy Obeid, born in Oakland, California, is well known for his 1,001 day streak of uninterrupted comedy shows. It started on December 26, 2010, and finished on September 21, 2013– four days after a spot on TBS’s Conan. Sammy broke the old record on day 731, and set a new record for 1,001 Arabian Nights of Comedy. He was on... read full bio
Named after the Spanish word for "smile," Sorisa's Latino background and musical goals are both reflected in his moniker. While he was a senior in high school, he started recording in his bedroom for fun. As his innate talent for music and feeling began to materialize, that soon transformed into something more substantial. Even at the tender age of seventeen,... read full bio
Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the oud and violin. Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects... read full bio
US clubbers are starting to realize just how talented Sander really is. The depth, honesty and universal nature of his sound appeals to every corner of club culture in both the UK and the US. With a carefully cropped haircut and a softly spoken yet confident demeanor, Sander is the absolute antithesis of the superstar DJ. He's the guy who... read full bio
Internet sensation Sam Tsui gained legions of fans when he started releasing YouTube videos of himself performing songs by famous artists, including Adele, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars. He was first seen on television when he performed The Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” on ABC World News. Tsui has since performed Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance... read full bio
Shabazz Palaces is a uniquely experimental hip hop duo made up of Tendai “Baba” Maraire and Ishmael Butler, also known as Palaceer Lazaro. The duo has released full-length studio albums entitled Lese Majesty and Black Up, both of which have been critically acclaimed. The band has released two more albums on Sub Pop entitled Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines and... read full bio
Sam Cohen is a rock music artist from Brooklyn, who most notably founded the psychedelic rock/ pop group Apollo Sunshine. He then created the indie rock project Yellowbirds, with whom he recorded The Color and Songs from the Vanished Frontier. Sam’s first solo effort, Cool It, features him performing all of the instrumentals. Also a songwriter and producer, Sam has... read full bio
Sharon Isbin is noted for her lyricism, technique, versatility, and multiple Grammy Awards. Her work is renowned worldwide. Having performed as a soloist with over 170 orchestras and performed in halls like New Yorks Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Halls, Bostons Symphony Hall, Amsterdams Concertgebouw, and more, Isbin has made a name for herself in the guitar and classical music scene.... read full bio
Steven Scott is a comedian, actor, and host. He has performed on Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip. Scott’s humor is a mix of impressions with observational comedy. He can voice celebrities and musical instruments and has been likened to a mixture of Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld. Scott has appeared on television networks such as NBC, FOX, VH1, Comedy... read full bio
Suzanne Braun Levine is a writer, editor and nationally recognized authority on women and family issues, and media. She chronicled and fostered change in women’s lives as the first editor of Ms. magazine and today as a contributing editor of More magazine. Suzanne Braun is a lecturer, appears frequently on television, and is an advisor to several women’s and media... read full bio
Profoundly deaf since birth, Stephen Hopson has been blessed with the extraordinary gift of articulate communication. After several years of smashing barriers in the turbulent world of Wall Street, Stephen Hopson now brings to you the scope of his personal experience and knowledge. His explosively powerful keynote speeches encompass the fundamental success and spiritual principles that governed and shaped his... read full bio
It was a lifelong dream for Sid to become an astronaut and it became a reality in June of 1985. As an astronaut Sid became the first Hispanic to both pilot and command the Space Shuttle on STS-40 and STS-59. As pilot on STS-40 the Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-1) mission, he helped perform experiments, which explored how humans, animals and... read full bio
Steven S. Little is a much sought after expert on the subject of business growth and the future of opportunity. As a former President of three fast-growth companies, he now advises thousands of leaders of growing organizations and communities each year. For over ten years, Steve was also a Senior Consultant for Inc. magazine. He is the author of three... read full bio
In 2005, Sarah Harmer co-founded Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL), a community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing Burlingtons Niagara Escarpment and rural lands in the region of Halton, Ontario. PERL seeks to help create an Ontario Sustainable Aggregate Resources Act to ensure that quarrying provides the highest degree of environmental protection possible and embraces the Ontario Environment Commissioners recommendations... read full bio
Rev. W.R. ""Smokie"" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards... read full bio
A sought after speaker for twenty years and counting, Scott Greenberg has fascinated audiences with his dynamic speeches on leadership and top performance mentality. His wide-ranging client list includes Nike, Coffee Beanery, the Wyndham Hotel Group, McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Gold’s Gym, TOGO’s, the U.S. Air Force and numerous other businesses, schools and associations. He has presented throughout every... read full bio
Drummer Mark Graalman, guitarist Chris Rohman, vocalist Dustin Lolli, bassist Jake Rye, and keyboardist/ guitarist Seth Huff make up the Christian band that is Sanctus Real. Since signing with Sparrow Records, Sanctus Real has put out seven albums, the most recent being The Best of Sanctus Real, which produced fifteen radio singles. The group stands out from the rest with... read full bio
