YDG has quickly emerged from the underground bass community as a respected name. Starting small in San Diego, he went on to receive recognition from artists like Excision, Kayzo, Virtual Riot, Sullivan King, and Riot Ten. YDG has introduced many people to his dubstep and experimental bass fusion. YDG has shown himself to be a flexible producer. He has been... read full bio
Chinese-Canadian indie musician Yung Kai is based in Vancouver and makes music that draws inspiration from musicians like Laufey, Keshi, and Wave to Earth. Creating music in his personal studio, Kai became well-known after his song "blue" rose to the #2 spot on the Spotify Global Viral Chart and then to the Top Global Chart. He has established himself as a... read full bio
Yonder Mountain String Band is an American progressive bluegrass band from Nederland, Colorado. The group consists of members Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Adam Aijala, Allie Kral and Jacob Joliff. Over the years, the group has released 12 albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Half Moon Rising”, “Two Hits and the Joint Turned Brown”, “No Expectations”, “If You’re Ever... read full bio
Yancey Strickler is a writer, speaker, and former CEO of Kickstarter. In addition to his founding of Kickstarter, Strickler also founded a creative artist resource called The Creative Independent, which focuses on the insights of people like Bjork, Stevie Nicks, and Philip Glass. Prior to his work with Kickstarter and The Creative Independent, Strickler worked with Pitchfork, Spin, and the... read full bio
Yonit Levi is an Israeli television presenter and journalist. She has been the first female to anchor an event news edition program in Israel alone and has been on Israel’s top primetime news program, Channel 2, for the past decade. She has most recently left her anchor’s chair to lead field correspondent covering major stories around the world and has... read full bio
Yael Grobglas is an Israeli actress who is best known for playing Petra Solano and her twin sister Anezka on the television series “Jane the Virgin”. She started her career growing fame in the Israeli television series “Ha-E” where she played Ginny. Growing up she also spent some time modeling and learned how to dance professionally before going on to... read full bio
Yossi Vardi is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor who is one of Israel’s first high-tech entrepreneurs. He has founded and helped build numerous tech companies in fields such as software, energy, mobile, water technology, electro-optics and Internet. Vardi graduated from the Technion in Haifa with a B.Sc. in industrial management engineering and went on to earn his M.Sc in Operations... read full bio
Yul Vazquez is a Cuban-American actor and musician who is best known for his roles in films such as “Runaway Bride”, “Bad Boys II”, “War of the World”, “American Gangster”, “The A-Team” and more. Apart from his acting career, Vazquez has also previously been the lead guitarist for the rock bands Urgent and Diving for Pearls. He’s also played guitar... read full bio
Nicholas Alexander Simmons, better known as his stage name, YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor, who rose to fame being part of the YBN collective that has since disbanded. YBN Nahmir was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and he began his musical career after forming the YBN hip-hop collective which was composed of him, YBN Almighty Jay, YBN... read full bio
Jay Gerard Bradley, better known as his stage name, YBN Almighty Jay, is an American rapper who rose to fame as part of the YBN collective before their disbandment. YBN Almighty Jay began his career after the release of singles which included “No Hook,” which featured YBN Nahmir, “Bread Winners,” which featured YBN and YBN Nahmir, and “Chopsticks,” which had... read full bio
Yendry is an up-and-coming Latin pop singer-songwriter who grew up in the Dominican Republic as well as Italy. While growing up, Yendry found influence in music genres which included pop-RnB, Latin music, as well as electronic music. Throughout her music, Yendry focuses on voice melodies, harmonies, percussions and electronic sounds. She also likes to mix Latin music with an electronic... read full bio
Yachtley Crew is a band of talented musicians from the Los Angeles area with one goal in mind: to entertain music lovers, especially those who love the “yacht rock” sound of the late 70s and early 80s. Despite their very eccentric appearance (dressed like someone who would be the wealthy captain of a yacht), they take their sound incredibly serious... read full bio
It's time to get acquainted with Yebba if you aren't already. The Grammy-winning musician has become one of the most in-demand artists in the music business, working with artists like Ed Sheeran, Drake, Chance the Rapper and Mark Ronson. The singer first came to public attention when a video of her mesmerizing rendition of the song "My Mind" at a Sofar Sounds... read full bio
Young T & Bugsey first crossed paths as teenagers after becoming aware of one another's home recordings in different parts of the city. When they finally got together, first as a collective before settling on their chemistry as a duo, they discovered that their musical and non-musical interests were very compatible. A debut single, "1st Quarter," launched the project, which was... read full bio
American indie music group Yo La Tengo was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband and wife team who play guitar, piano, and both drums and vocals, are in the group, along with James McNew, who plays bass and sings. Yo La Tengo, who are renowned for their eclectic sound and wide-ranging musical... read full bio
Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle is an Aerospace Surgeon, astronaut, entrepreneur and consulting professor for Stanford University’s department of cardiovascular medicine and its department of electrical engineering, who was recently honor at Expo in Dubai. In addition, Dr. Cagle also has served as a certified senior aviation medical examiner for the FAA and a qualified advanced cardiac life support instructor. Dr.... read full bio
The Yu&I Duo, who are praised for their "individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration," take spectators on a captivating journey with their engaging performances. Their repertoire, which combines classical favorites, movie themes, and folk-inspired music from South Korea and Germany, is a celebration of their varied cultures. Their concerts promise an exciting journey of musical expression, ranging from the romantic... read full bio
By transforming a New Orleans brass band into a punked-out hip-hop giant of groove and purpose, Youngblood Brass Band defies convention in an exuberant, loud and fiery way. The ten-person band, which has its roots in Madison, Wisconsin, has been spreading its crash course in genre-bending all over the world. What other band can boast that their music has been played... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is home to Yaisel LM, a rising star in the Latin music scene. Focusing on the Reggaeton subgenre, Yaisel LM presents a fresh perspective on the music by combining traditional Latin rhythms with modern elements. Yaisel LM is of Dominican descent, which explains why his music has a catchy energy and unforgettable hooks. He creates a sound... read full bio
