Throwing Muses was founded in 1980. Since then theyve released more than 10 records and are currently working on another. The band tours, as time permits. Their most recent tour brought them to the UK, Ireland, Europe and the east coast of the USA.... read full bio
When a pair of intelligent, visionary emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, a classically trained violist, and a jazz trumpet player, the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band's ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots... read full bio
Charlie Musselwhite can be most identified as the “white bluesman”. He is one of the few American electric blues harmonica players and bandleaders who is a non-black bluesman. Musselwhite led his very own band and released the very famous Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite’s Southside Band, which gained immediate success. Musselwhite has released over 20 albums, as well as... read full bio
At the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global think tank, consultancy and research institution that employs neuroscience to enhance corporate performance, Janet Stovall serves as the Global Head of DEI. Janet works with organizations and executives who genuinely value diversity as an asset because she firmly believes that action over aspiration, intent over impact and objectivity over subjectivity are all superior. Through accountable inclusion and... read full bio
Delta Spirit is a California based band, best known for their folk rock sound. They also are known for their live sets, and songs being featured on many top television shows. The Delta Spirit song Devil Knows You're Dead" was used in the final scene of the 5th and final season of Friday Night Lights. The song "People, Turn... read full bio
Brooklyn-based band Antibalas categorizes themselves as Afrobeat, but mixes in jazz, funk, dub, improv, and traditional Cuban and West African drumming. They grew their presence until releasing their debut album, Liberation Afrobeat Vol. 1. In that time, they'd toured England twice, while playing throughout New York City. They have since performed all over the world and collaborated with people across... read full bio
EPMD is a hip hop trio from Brentwood, New York. The group has been active for thirty years (minus two breakups), and is one of the most prominent acts in east coast hip hop. Their name is a concatenation of the members' names ""E"" and ""PMD"" or an acronym for ""Erick and Parrish Making Dollars"", referencing its members, emcees... read full bio
Belting out tenacious and soulful vocals, Georgia Muldrow’s distinct sound is unlike any other. The R&B singer, songwriter and producer, Muldrow is best known for her musical accompaniment of free-form jazz style. Born in Los Angeles, California to acclaimed jazz musician Ronald Muldrow, she was exposed to music at an early age. She became the first female artist to sign... read full bio
The Miracles are a rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy’s Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown’s signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of... read full bio
Elle Varner is a multi-talented musician. Not only can she sing and write songs, but she can also play the guitar, piano, flute, bass guitar, and drums. Her first single ever, ""Only Wanna Give It To You"" debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 200 charts. This got her onto the list of one of TheBoomBox's 15 Artists... read full bio
SkyRocket! the Band, is a cover band that was first established by a group of musically talented friends in Austin, Texas. The band itself comprises of: Benjamin Hotchkiss (Vocals, percussion, guitar), Darin Murphy (Drums, vocals, guitar), Johnny Goudie (Keyboard, vocals, guitar), Kyle Crusham (Guitar, keyboard), Cory Glaeser (Bass guitar, vocals), Paul English (Guitar, vocals), Trist Murphy (Vocals, guitar, percussion) and... read full bio
For a completely unique entertainment experience, French artist Jean Francois presents Extreme Art, a performance art show in which Jean paints larger-than-life works of art using his hands, feet, brooms, sponges, boxing gloves - virtually anything but a brush - and he does it before your very eyes. Jean Francois has performed Extreme Art in top Las Vegas productions at... read full bio
One of the most powerful women in Africa today is Edna Adan Ismail. She is a talisman whose life and deeds serve as an example for people throughout. Her long career in public service has been distinguished by an extraordinary dedication to furthering the cause of women. She has made significant contributions in the areas of health, peacebuilding, and foreign... read full bio
World-class filmmaker, adventurer and mountaineer David Breashears has combined his skills in climbing and cinematography to become one of the worlds most acclaimed adventure filmmakers. His work has taken him to remote locations throughout Tibet, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and East Africa. In the spring of 1996, he directed, photographed and co-produced the first-ever IMAX film on Mt. Everest.... read full bio
Dan Pfeiffer served as Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, focusing on communications, political, and digital strategy. One of the President’s longest serving advisers, Dan joined the Obama campaign at the outset, serving first as traveling press secretary and then eventually becoming the campaign’s communications director. He entered the White House as Deputy Communications Director and rose to Communications Director.... read full bio
Capers played safety and linebacker at Alliance, Ohio's Mount Union College. As a graduate assistant at Kent State University and the University of Washington, he started his coaching career. Subsequently, he worked as an assistant coach at Ohio State, Hawaii, California, San Jose State, and Tennessee. He played in the USFL before starting his NFL career as an assistant with... read full bio
Former American football cornerback and free safety Aeneas Williams possessed extraordinary skill at intercepting passes. Williams was a graduate student at Southern University, where he prioritized his studies over football until his last year. He tied the NCAA Division I-AA record for the most interceptions in that particular year. Playing for the Phoenix Cardinals, Williams had an amazing debut season,... read full bio
A well-known personality in professional golf, Joe Durant is renowned for his skill and perseverance on the course. He has carved up an amazing career with numerous victories and is currently a member of the PGA Tour Champions. His journey demonstrates not only skill but also a commitment that has made him a respected player in the sport. Over the course of... read full bio
Air is two musicians (Jean-Benot Dunckel and Nicolas Godin) who are typically French yet altogether worldly. Many of Frances best musicians have something of this, simultaneously from yet not of France. Its an argument that could be levelled at, say, Jean-Pierre Massiera, one of Frances misunderstood geniuses, or Saintly Serge, adored and occasionally reviled, Jacques Dutronc, who in the 60s... read full bio
Indie rockers Idlewild took their name from the quiet meeting place in the book 'Anne Of Green Gables'. Their seven full-length releases have spanned the better part of fifteen years and can be compared to the likes of R.E.M., Pavement, and Gang of Four. Members include lead vocalist Roddy Woomble, guitarist Rod Jones, drummer Colin Newton, bassist Andrew Mitchell and... read full bio
