The Grammy Award-winning NICHOLAS PAYTON is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter, producer, arranger, essayist and social activist who transcends genres and becomes a prominent voice in American popular music. In the process, he pays tribute to the legacy of Black American music and what he refers to as "postmodern New Orleans music." Born in New Orleans, Walter Payton is a well-known bassist, and... read full bio
Sonia Gandhi, who was raised in a poor home, has overcome great obstacles to earn her place in history as the president of the Congress Party, which has been in existence for 100 years in India being the third foreign-born woman to occupy the esteemed position, following Nelli Sengupta and Annie Beasant. She was also the fifth member of the... read full bio
Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker is co-chair of the UNEP-founded International Panel on Sustainable Resource Use and co-chair of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development's (CCICED) Task Force on Economic Instruments for Energy Efficiency and the Environment. He served as the Dean of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and... read full bio
One of the greatest sports car champions of his generation and the heir apparent to his well-known father's legacy is Hans-Joachim Stuck. Stuck demonstrated his exceptional racing skills by placing second twice for Brabham in the Formula One. In the end, though, the German driver would find his biggest victories outside of Formula One racing, specifically at Le Mans, where... read full bio
1951 saw Arie de Geus join the Royal Dutch Shell Group. His primary field of competence was finance. He advanced to general management after becoming director of finance. He was named a Shell International director. During his final 10 years at Shell, he became more interested in topics like "the management of change," "the nature of large corporations," and "their... read full bio
Daniel Goeudevert rose to prominence as one of the most well-known managers in the European automotive sector after being named to the boards of Volkswagen Group, Renault, Citroën Germany and Ford Werke in Cologne. Due to his unique professional background, he was able to work alongside GCI President and Founder Mikhail Gorbachev as First Vice President of Green Cross International until... read full bio
Natalia Lafourcade is a Mexican contemporary musician that has 20 years of international experience as a composer, performer, producer and artist. Due to successes like "Hasta la Raiz (To the Root)," "En el 2000," "Un Derecho de Nacimiento," "Nunca Es Suficiente," and "Tu Si Sabes Quererme," she is one of the most well-known singer-songwriters in Mexico and Latin America. Ten albums that were edited... read full bio
Grammy winners and ten-time Latin Grammy nominees, the renowned Mexican electronic/funk/rock group Kinky is legendary. "NOTHING IS MORE THAN TÚ." Reverting "to the electronic roots that have characterized the group and solidified them as one of the most important bands in Latin America," according to Billboard, it's their first entirely new song since 2012. It's also a favorite among critics. Featuring guests Pepe... read full bio
As one of the most significant rock bands in Latin America, Enjambre has amassed thousands of devoted fans. Songs like "Dulce Soledad," "Visita," "Manía Cardiaca," "Somos Ajenos," "Vida en el Espejo," and "Sábado Perpetuo," among others, have become classics that have influenced listeners for many years. They are now the main attraction in Mexico's most prestigious venues, selling out shows... read full bio
Ado sang vocals for seven songs, including the theme song "New Genesis," in the well-known anime film "ONE PIECE FILM RED." On the Billboard Japan Hot 100 list, "New Genesis" peaked at number one and remained there for six weeks. This popular song also made history by being the first Japanese song to ever peak at number one on Apple... read full bio
Few musical ensembles have survived for fifty years without losing their distinctive rhythmic identity, bucking the recording industry's pressures and withstanding the ups and downs of popular culture like El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico has. In contrast to other salsa orchestras, especially those that have been active in New York since the late 1960s, our so-called "Mulatos del Sabor" have... read full bio
Actress, composer, violist and violinist Catherine Graindorge resides in Brussels. She has developed her skill over the years by fusing several artistic mediums, writing and performing in theater productions, and writing music for both her own and other people's productions. She collaborated with worldwide artists including Pascal Humbert (16 Horsepower), Debbie Harry (The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project), Warren Ellis, Nick Cave,... read full bio
Lead singer and guitarist Jack Miller, drummer Tommy StClair, guitarist and keyboardist Conrad Boyd, guitarist Pearce Eisenhardt, and bassist Johnny Hohman make up the New-Age Rock group Never Ending Fall (NEF). The Maryland natives started their band in the fourth grade and have a wide range of musical tastes, from heavier indie rock to a more upbeat, soulful sound. Thanks... read full bio
Aigel Gaisina, a poet from Naberezhnye Chelny, and Ilya Baramiya, an electronic musician from Saint Petersburg, make up the Russian electronic hip-hop duo AIGEL. The lyrics of the group primarily recount Gaisina's own experiences with her partner's trial, incarceration, and anticipated release. Gaisina and Baramiya collaborate primarily via remote means because they reside in different cities. Gaisina crafts lyrics and... read full bio
Eliza Bagg has a complicated musical background. She is a classical opera soprano who has traveled throughout Europe with the renowned John Zorn, participated in Meredith Monk's opera at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic. She has performed indie rock venues and charmingly dingy basements while creating her own music under the... read full bio
The energetic five-piece band Crystal Lake was founded in Tokyo in 2002. Their unique sound combines a strong hardness with catchy melodies, drawing inspiration from hardcore and metalcore genres. Their outstanding music has achieved global acclaim that transcends national borders. Crystal Lake never lets up with their captivating stage presence, captivating audiences all around the world. With the arrival of John... read full bio
Critics frequently list Oakland-based deathcore hexad All Shall Perish as one of the greatest bands in the genre. The band was formed in 2002. A variety of styles, such as metalcore, deathgrind, and death metal, are combined in All Shall Perish. Three records by All Shall Perish are available through Nuclear Blast. Amputated Vein Records, a Japanese record label, initially... read full bio
Eli Keszler is a New York-based percussionist, composer, and Grammy nominee. His solo albums, which have been issued by labels like LuckyMe, Shelter Press, Empty Editions, ESP-DISK, PAN, and REL Records, have received positive reviews. Keszler has composed more than 10 original film scores. Emmanuel Seigner and Willem Dafoe in Olmo Schnabel's "Pet Shop Days," which had its premiere at the... read full bio
Ruby Amanfu is a Ghanaian recording artist, producer, and composer who is nominated for a Grammy, Soul Train, and BET Award and currently resides in Nashville. Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile's song "A Beautiful Noise" and H.E.R.'s "Hard Place" are two of her accomplishments; both songs were nominated for Song of the Year Grammys. Amanfu has composed and produced music since... read full bio
Princess has recorded seven incredible albums and collaborated with many musicians and producers, including Armand Van Helden, Moby, Kool Keith, Prince Paul of De La Soul, Chilly Gonzales, DJ Hell, The Prodigy, Arthur Baker ("Planet Rock" with Afrika Baambata and "Blue Monday" with New Order), Stuart Price (Madonna), and more. She has two top 20 hits under her belt, including... read full bio
