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
Shamarr Allen was born and raised in New Orleans in the 9th Ward. His music is definitely rooted in traditional New Orleans heritage, but the show is super fun and he has a really positive message. He’s played with everyone from Willie Nelson to Harry Connick Jr and had the honor of being chosen to perform for Obama while on... read full bio
With their debut album, The Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience achieved a Top 5 Billboard position, making them a unique newcomer to traditional pop that combines a big band vibe with an innovative edge. To the delight of both fans and newcomers, Shaun, an Emmy-winning crooner, permanently imprints vocal jazz and swing with a modern punch, becoming a unique voice... read full bio
Sheila E is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actress. She is best known for her work as a solo artist but she was also a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band prior. She is the daughter of Pete Escovedo, whom she performs with often, and is also related to Alejandro Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, Nicole Richie, and... read full bio
Shelly Taylor is a pianist and singer based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. She started playing piano when she was only 5 years old and later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Colorado. While engulfing herself in music, Taylor found a love for jazz music, which is what she still performs to this day. After college,... read full bio
The first Welsh singer to achieve a No. 1 single, Shirley Bassey has a prolific career spanning more than 60 years. Originally finding fame in the mid-1950s, Bassey has been called ""one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century."" In the US, in particular, she is best known for recording the... read full bio
Named after child star Shirley Temple, Shirley Jones started singing at the age of six. She started formal training at the age of twelve and would dream of singing with her idol, Gordon MacRae. There were always nightclubs, but Shirley came to be remembered by another generation, as Shirley Partridge in the Television Series The Partridge Family". While the success... read full bio
Sierra Green grew up in the 7th ward of New Orleans, where she joined the church choir when she was just 8 years old. Talent abounds in the 7th ward, which gave rise to movie stars Tyler Perry and Sidney Bechet, rappers Mannie Fresh and Mia X, and legends like Frank Ocean, Allen Toussain and Jelly Roll Morton. The community is... read full bio
Simon Phillips is an English musician who has playing the drums for various bands and artists. He played with numerous rock bands early in his career and then became the drummer for Toto for over 20 years. Phillips was the drummer for The Who on their American reunion tour and other artists he’s played for include, Phil Manzanera and Brian... read full bio
Sinkane is a Sudanese-American musician, signed with City Slang Records, who incorporates krautrock, prog rock, electronica, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop in his music. He has released six albums: Sinisterals, Color Voice, Sinkane, Mars, Mean Love, and Life & Livin’ It. Sinkane made his television debut as a musical guest on Conan, performing “U’Huh”. Sinkane is also... read full bio
The heyday of live Australian music was passed by the early 1990s, giving way to a burnt-out landscape of creeping pokies and corporate pop. However, the emergence of grunge, the rise of rave culture and the beginning jolts of hip hop culture signaled change on the periphery. SKUNKHOUR is one group that came out of this period and carved out a... read full bio
Jason “Slim” Gambill is a multi-genre musician, guitarist, producer, composer, arranger, and songwriter who rose to fame as the guitarist of the country band Lady A. Apart from his career as the lead guitarist of Lady A, Gambill has since gone on to branch into his own solo music and has released his debut solo album, “Fake Jazz and Theme... read full bio
The Smithsonian Jazz Materworks Orchestra is a seventeen-piece orchestra-in-residence at the National Museum of American History, charged with a mission of presenting and perpetuating the legacy of jazz. Working with The Smithsonian Associates, the SJMO presents a series of concerts featuring the full orchestra as well as smaller configurations highlighting the music of some of jazzs greatest composers and musicians.... read full bio
At the height of COVID, Snacktime was born out of desperation; they gave free performances in Rittenhouse Square and immediately gained local popularity. The seven-piece brass-heavy band, well-known for its soul-stirring street concerts, just released its eagerly awaited first album, Sounds From The Street: Live!, a 10-track collection featuring mood-enhancing musical collections and 50 minutes of unadulterated, booty-shaking ecstasy. In addition... read full bio
With two Grammy Awards already under their belts, Jazz/Funk group Snarky Puppy is up for yet another Grammy Award- this time for their new album, Culcha Vulcha. After creating music and performing for ten years, Snarky Puppy became a driving force in jazz music. Their musical range extends to many genres, having won Grammys in both the R&B and Contemporary... read full bio
Born Selina Nongaliphe Oliphant, SNO is a South African township resident. She grew up during the apartheid era and has always considered music as a source of hope and power for the oppressed. She currently resides in Manchester, where she is deeply ingrained in the vibrant music scene. She used to broadcast a monthly show on NTS Radio Manchester and a... read full bio
Ehren River Wright, known professionally as SoDown, is an up-and-coming instrumentalist and musical connoisseur. SoDown is a native to Colorado where his music is the most popular and goes to sell out shows all over the state. Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, The Meters, Parliament, and James Brown are artists that influence SoDown. During a performance that he saw at the... read full bio
Ground breaking vocalist, songwriter and producer Sofia Rei is considered one of the most passionate, and inventive musicians on the current New York music scene. Her music explores connections between the various traditions of South American folklore, jazz, world music and electronic sounds. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sofia ties together diverse influences in a program full of rhythmic complexity,... read full bio
Her jazz-tinged soul approach has been developed across a variety of bass styles with collaborators ranging from GLXY to Oliverse by means of Neonlight and Shyun since her breakthrough on the Tantrum Desire juggernaut that is Oblivion. She has also appeared on important albums by Emperor and SpectraSoul. On Emperor's Made Of Light, which they also transformed into an acoustic... read full bio
Solomon Hicks, also known as “King” Solomon Hicks is an American guitarist, jazz singer, composer, and blues artist. His music is known for being a mixture of funk, jazz, blues, classical, gospel, classic rock and R&B. Hicks has been performing on the guitar since he was 13 years old and he started recording at 14 years old with the Cotton... read full bio
