The ascension of Nia Archives to become one of the most well-known producers in the jungle genre has been nothing short of spectacular. She released her debut EP Headz Gone West, but since then she has worked with Congo Natty on a remix of Lava La Rue's "Magpie," which Elton John has played on his radio show. Her neo-nostalgic take on breakbeat earned her... read full bio
At the age of three, Makenzie embarked on her initial training in dancing. She trained multiple times per week at Nederlands Dance Theater in Holland, in addition to daily classes at Westside Dance Project and Murrieta Dance Project (Summer). She also received training in singing and acting. Makenzie is a graduate of Great Oak High School, where she was a... read full bio
The jump-jiving, rumba-writhing spectacle Dancing On Ice celebrates the quickness, intensity and sensuality of ice dancing. Wilhelm "Willy" Bietak is originally from Austria, and he participated in two Winter Olympics while competing internationally with partners Evelyne Schneider and Gerlinde Schönbauer. The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame welcomed him as a member. He started Willy Bietak Productions, a Santa Monica, California-based production... read full bio
The Folklore Mexicano Dance Company is a ballet folklorico ensemble that specializes in indigenous dances from Mexico's numerous regions, each of which has its own bright costumes, distinctive music and dance forms. Research is the foundation of the Folklore Mexicano Dance Company. Their dances are based on ethnographic and anthropological research they've done while traveling around Mexico and interacting with the... read full bio
The qualities that distinguish Los Vivancos as the best-selling and most important flamenco dance artists of the present day are soaring energy, bodies molded through hours of onstage effort, ensembles that blend tradition and modernity and sheer virtuosity. The family, made up of seven brothers who received their education in various cities around the globe, has always remained steadfast in their devotion to... read full bio
After 20 years of operation and a global audience of more more than 1.6 million, Flamenco Festival has presented more than 140 companies and 1250 shows, showcasing the top performers of the day, from well-known artists and traditional flamenco icons to the most avant-garde, rising young stars of dance and music in this genre. Miguel Marin developed and directed the... read full bio
Some musicians use their music to chronicle their lives. Others write life stories. The ability to tell their personal story via songs that also capture the essence of the people and places that have contributed to the overall definition of their age is a unique talent. Both Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan spring to mind. Certainly, Bruce Springsteen. But few... read full bio
One of Ireland's best-kept secrets is still Maria Doyle Kennedy. The raven-haired Dubliner's roles as Katherine of Aragon, nanny to a serial killer's son, or as the estranged wife of the charming Mr. Bates from the three critically acclaimed television shows The Tudors, Dexter and Downton Abbey are likely to be more well-known. Maria has spent more than two decades performing... read full bio
From her first recorded performance as the lead vocalist with the renowned traditional Celtic group DeDannan to her long-term collaborations with Nashville artists Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck and others, Maura O'Connell has combined an unmistakably deep, rich and versatile voice with her signature talent for finding what's most potent in the work of a wide range of genre-hopping songwriters in order to pull... read full bio
He has an unusual angelic voice that can melt even the coldest hearts. It is delicate like a kiss. He is Teitur Lassen, a Faroese guy who effortlessly and wonderfully transforms music into enchantment. The illustrious Doug Morris signed Teitur to Universal Records in the US. Additionally, Teitur's debut album, Poetry & Aeroplanes, was made available later on. It gained... read full bio
In a theatrical, cabaret-style opening, Dessy Di Lauro introduces her event by having a dance entourage walk straight onto the dance floor. The best party ever is created by fusing the style, music and organic sounds of the 1920s and 1930s with modern technology to boost creativity and amazing visual features. Songs like "Why U Raggin" will get everyone in the club... read full bio
Andy Hull, the lead singer of Manchester Orchestra, performs as a solo side project under the name Right Away, Great Captain! The band's MySpace features their debut album, "The Bitter End," which was published on January 14 via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. The follow-up, "The Eventually Home," was made available on Hull's label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.... read full bio
She has a voice that is distinctive to her generation. Tracy Nelson's natural talent has always directed her spirit; in fact, it has enabled her to write and search for the deeper songs regardless of market or genre. In her decades of singing, she has consistently decimated audiences. She is a fiery singer of truth and a source of the... read full bio
Irma Thomas ranks among The Crescent City R&B's greatest and most enduring musical ambassadors. Although she never experienced the widespread commercial success of contemporaries like Aretha Franklin and Etta James, they nonetheless breathe the same rarefied air in the minds of many soul music connoisseurs as the undisputed Soul Queen of New Orleans—a title officially bestowed by local officials, no less.... read full bio
The mos' fun y'all ever gonna have wit' y'all's clothes on! Mojo and The Bayou Gypsies are touring the world with their Bayou House Party. Like Luzianne, this rollicking troupe of amazing performers rocks the house! They are unable to help but smile at you. Foot-stomping bayou boogie is what this is! Mojo is a wild dude who is also a little... read full bio
The music of life experience is the true blues. It is straightforward but packed with insights and wisdom accumulated over years. The three musicians who make up Supersonic Blues Machine (SBM) have lived more than three typically sized lifetimes together. Supersonic Blues Machine is a group of renowned musicians that have joined forces because they share a passion for this... read full bio
Jaws drop when Tameca Jones, a native of Austin, Texas, opens her mouth to sing. Her hometown has been enthralled by her honeyed and potent vocals for just over ten years. She started melting faces when she became the lead vocalist and composer for the Austin-based band 8 Million Stories. The group gained recognition by performing in and around Austin... read full bio
The mysterious and fascinating Skin On Skin fires all night with a mixture of smoked-out techno and 909-soaked classic house in order to deliver dancefloor songs directly to your head. After playing shows that were not to be missed all throughout Australia, his debut EP, which was released in early 2019 by the renowned Newcastle label Steel City Dance Discs,... read full bio
Edd prioritized production over DJing. He began to learn by playing with and borrowing the equipment of his friends, until eventually, his father gave him a Traktor S2. In the past few years, Malta's club scene has evolved and expanded greatly. The parties grew larger, the clubs became more upscale, and the talent of the DJs increased. Edd became successful... read full bio
Lazaro Camejo, better known by his stage name BZZY or Bizzy Crook as he was once called, is an American rapper from Miami, Florida. He was born on December 27, 1991. With Mona Scott, he inked his first record deal while still a high school student. After eventually splitting from the label, BZZY has been putting out new music as... read full bio
