OKAN draws their name from the term for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. They blend Afro-Cuban origins with jazz, folk and world rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love. OKAN is fronted by Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and drummer and vocalist Magdelys Savigne, who are both Grammy and Latin Grammy nominees. They sing in Spanish, English and Spanglish. Espiral,... read full bio
Otis Birdsong played for twelve seasons with the NBA, appearing in four NBA All-Stars Games. While attending the University of Houston, he became the first sophomore in the school’s history to achieve 1,000 career points. Duringhis first year as an SWC player, Birdsong led the league in scoring, finishing eighth nationally with a 26.1 average. He was named a Consensus... read full bio
Omar Rodriguez Lopez performs on the sitar, guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, drums, and four clarinets. He also works as an actor, producer, writer, and songwriter. He is best known for being the guitarist and bandleader of The Mars Volta, but after they split up, he went on to play guitar for Antemasque and Bosnian Rainbows, two more alternative music bands.... read full bio
A pillar of contemporary American roots music is Oliver Wood. Since taking over as the Wood Brothers' lead singer, he has spent the twenty-first century fusing the genres of folk, gospel, country-soul and Americana, gaining a global following and a Grammy Award nomination in the process. His debut album as a solo performer, Always Smilin, upholds that heritage while also highlighting... read full bio
There are certain locations and events that unite people for all time, whether it be a location, a song or something that is difficult to put into words. One of those mysterious moments in time that led to a long-lasting creative connection gave rise to Orions Belte. Chris Holm (bass) and Oyvind Blomstrm (guitar) first became friends when touring with another... read full bio
Olan's music, which she performs as a producer, DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist, is just as intriguing and difficult to describe as she is. Olan, who was born Luzana Flores in Georgia to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father, credits her early musical training in the church. She spent her adolescence polishing her bass, guitar and songwriting abilities while listening to Paramore in... read full bio
Galore is the producer, writer and vocalist Marylou Mayniel's first audacious declaration as Oklou. The mixtape brilliantly captures emotional reorientation and rebirth through a blend of low-key pop grandeur, skillful production intimacy, emotionally charged songwriting and eccentric creative inquiry. The making of the album turned into a succession of epiphanies for Mayniel. Galore is a powerful creative statement that channels the complete spectrum of... read full bio
The Reading four-piece, which consists of Tommy Longhurst, Andy "Roo" Burge on bass, Clem Cherry on guitar and Marcus Yates on drums, has made a name for itself as one of the largest up-and-coming live acts in the UK in just a few short years. The band, who was unsigned until recently, built their career from the bottom up, playing student... read full bio
Olesea Azevedo is the chief people officer for AdventHealth, a nonprofit healthcare organization that emphasizes whole-person care. In her role as CPO, she has altered the role, culture and influence of HR throughout the company to support both the needs and aspirations of 80,000 team members as well as corporate goals and initiatives. Azevedo is renowned for her creativity in employee experience... read full bio
Ohgeesy moves through hip-hop with precise intention, knowing exactly where he wants to go and how he'll get there, like a chess player. The Mexican American who was born in Los Angeles took an instant liking to hip-hop. His uncle had a sizable CD collection that included hits from artists as diverse as UGK and Juicy J to LA icons... read full bio
Identical twins Benjamin and Alexander Moore went through a journey worthy of a novel before individually accumulating over 100 million streams, winning The Grammys "Rock The Mic Competition" and garnering praise from OnesToWatch, BBC, Radio 1, KCRW and other outlets. They had to go from their homeland New Mexico to Los Angeles, where they had to endure poverty and a year and... read full bio
Odie Leigh's musical path has always been a little out of the ordinary, starting with a wager amongst friends to see who could go viral. Leigh's musical inspirations are as diverse as her origins in the suburbs of South Louisiana, where Tim McGraw and Lil Wayne are held in high regard. Leigh began singing in church praise bands and school choirs as... read full bio
Oscar Jerome is a London-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his eclectic and innovative approach to music. Born in Norwich, UK, in 1991, he grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to a wide range of genres from a young age, including jazz, soul, hip-hop, and reggae. Jerome studied jazz guitar at the prestigious Trinity Laban... read full bio
Eric Reid and Brianna Bordihn are the charismatic leaders of the captivating Toronto band Orson Wilds. They established the foundation for a new album, issued their first singles and landed a record deal with "Black Cement Records." They combine a strong production with an endless supply of talent, exhibiting a variety of powerful genres. It's difficult to categorize Orson Wilds, as they have... read full bio
Winner, Overcoats' third full-length film, is set in the kinds of New York City locations that are ideal for unhindered daydreaming: rooftops and fire escapes, late-night downtown and the magnificent Manhattan skyline as seen from the George Washington Bridge. Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell set their storytelling against a sonic backdrop more reminiscent of open spaces, paying homage to the city... read full bio
Ordinary Elephant, winner of the International Folk Music Awards' Artist of the Year award, captivates audiences with their affecting and sensitive melodies that reassure the listener that they are not alone in the world. On stage, Pete and Crystal Damore's cooperation, their relationship and their influences (including Gillian Welch, Guy Clark, and Anais Mitchell) all come together. "Two become one, in... read full bio
Nigerian singer-songwriter ODUMODUBLVCK was born in Lagos and raised in Abuja, and over the last ten years, he has emerged as one of the most intriguing voices to come out of the nation's capital. In addition to being a leading voice of drill music in Nigeria, he also creates his own kind of Hip-Hop known as Okporoko Rhythms, which draws... read full bio
Olivia Lunny is a Winnipeg-based Canadian singer-songwriter whose music blends alternative waves with appealing pop tunes. Olivia has been composing music as a means of expressing herself since she was twelve years old. Olivia has always used songwriting as a means of both self-expression and observation of the world. Velvety voice, ambient guitar and delicate lyrics addressing universal themes like heartbreak... read full bio
Kyoto, Japan is home to the punk-rock-garage trio Otoboke Beaver. The band, which includes Accorinrin (lead vocals and guitar), Yoyoyoshie (guitar and vocals), Hirochan (bass and vocals), and Kahokiss (drums and vocals), was formed at Kyoto University's music club. The band's amazing musicianship combined with Acco's off-kilter, self-taught composing and combative performance talents create for an exciting and must-see... read full bio
Orchid always possessed a mixture of unresolvable tension between proto-electroclash and staunch/arch integrity, a reluctance to settle for extreme striving, and drive to surpass whatever one got. The other half of Orchid was a tribute to anarchy, endlessly propulsive. The notches on a person's library card likely determine whether they prefer one side over the other. However, the band as... read full bio
