The son of Stephen Marley and grandson of global reggae icon Bob Marley, Jo Mersa Marley is continuing his family legacy by performing for fans all over the country. His live shows emulate the powerful energy of his late grandfather, as he performs reggae’s most loved songs, including “One Love”, “No Woman, No Cry”, and more. Jo Mersa also includes... read full bio
The multi-talented performer John Maus wears many metaphorical hats as a musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and philosopher. Originally from Austin, Minnesota, John is known for mixing unconventional styles and sounds to create his own style, some of which are considered synth pop and hypnagogic pop. Growing up, he listened to the music of artists such as Syd Barrett and Nirvana.... read full bio
Johnny Sanchez is one of America's premiere comedians. Having performed in Comedy clubs for years, he has honed his comedy into an exquisite art form. From coast to coast and everywhere in between, Johnny is always a club favorite. With his feverish energy, detailed characters and pinpoint delivery, his shows take you on a laughing journey of people, places and... read full bio
Cultural traditions typically change slowly, over the long arc of history. But occasionally a folk cultural innovation emerges that is startlingly fresh in its outward manifestation, although it remains deeply—even reverently—traditional at its core. You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performances of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style, will surely call out... read full bio
Julio Iglesias' career, My Life: The Greatest Hits is more than simply a great collection of songs -- it is a vital, living piece of international musical history. The single most popular Latin recording artist ever -- and one of the most successful recording artists in the world period -- Iglesias has never before seen fit to document his entire... read full bio
Junior Brother, a stalwart of alternative folk, bravely breaks new territory with his daring new tune, "The Men Who Eat Ring Forts." The mammoth "Junior Brother's Favorite" EP from June and the critically praised double LP The Great Irish Famine precede this brand-new offering, which is known for its "Wry songs of anxiety and frustration" (The Guardian) and "Truly unforgettable"... read full bio
Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, K'NAAN (whose name means traveler" in Somali) his mother, and two siblings moved to Canada and he began rapping. He dropped out of high school and traveled around North America. K'NAAN performed at the United Nations' 50th anniversary concert in 1999, in Geneva, and used his platform to criticize the United Nations' handling of the 1990s... read full bio
Kweku Sackey, better known by his stage as K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), is a multifaceted creative force that combines fine writing abilities with shamanistic live performances, ferocious raps, pitch-perfect singing throughout a wide vocal range and some very wicked dancing routines. Not to mention his prowess as a drummer, arranger, conductor and director of art. A true poet and storyteller, he paints... read full bio
From Hamilton, New Zealand, the roots reggae band Katchafire are known for their catchy and uplifiting sound. The band began as a Bob Marley tribute band, but eventually began writing and performing their own songs. The band released their first album Revival, which features the hit song ""Giddy Up"" and was New Zealand's highest-selling single of that year. The... read full bio
KAVANA is a concert in tribute to a legendary American Artist, Woman and Jew. The impact that Barbra Streisand has had on Americas culture and identity for more than a half century cannot be overstated. Broadway, Hollywood, concert arenas, and recording studios have all been elevated by her magnificent personality, voice and aesthetic genius. And at the heart of... read full bio
Experience the Center Of The Universe and Discover the Harmony With the sweet sounds of the Native American Flute. Kel Mockingbird of the Dineh Nation comes from a small town called Pinon Arizona where he listened much to the Wind and spoke to the Stars. While you are visiting Sedona make sure not to miss out on the beautiful sound... read full bio
One of the real melting pots of the world is Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation whose people have innovated in music, art, food and good times by drawing on their African, Asian, Latin, European and American ancestry. Among the several musical groups residing in this twin-island country, none better exemplify this blend than Kes (also known as KES THE BAND), the diverse... read full bio
Keziah Jones' emotional lyrics coupled with his smooth guitar techniques produce one of the most talented artists of our time period. He is a Nigerian singer songwriter and very talented musician who plays blues, funk, Yoruba music, and soul. His is well known for his very distinctive style of playing the guitar, in which he uses his right hand to... read full bio
Keznamdi is a reggae singer-songwriter and musician who is from Kingston, Jamaica. While growing up, Keznamdi’s parents were lead singers of the reggae band, Chakula, so Keznamdi always felt he was destined for a musical career as well. Keznamdi began performing himself at a young age and recorded his first song, “Mix a Color,” when he was only five years... read full bio
Kid Creole and the Coconuts’ music incorporates a variety of styles and influences, in particular American and Latin American, South American, Caribbean, Trinidadian, and Calloway. Winners of the Brit Award for Best International Artist, the musical group is conceptually inspired by the big band era. The Coconuts are a glamorous trio of female backing vocalists whose lineup has changed throughout... read full bio
KIOKO is a hard-hitting reggae band from Birmingham, UK that is renowned for its contagious rhythms and thrilling live shows. The band takes pleasure in the fact that their music is politically and sociologically relevant to today's rapidly changing society. They are greatly influenced by Jamaican and Caribbean music as well as the music of their multicultural ancestry. KIOKO has established their status... read full bio
Kod is a professional taiko drumming troupe. The main focus of the performance is traditional dance and vocal performance. Kodo's performances include pieces based on the traditional rhythms of contemporary songwriters, and pieces written by Kodo members themselves. Kodo has had almost 4,000 performances, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third... read full bio
Sheila Maurice-Grey, a composer and trumpet player, is the leader of the London-based octet KOKOROKO. They blend modern jazz-funk, afrobeat, spiritual soul and West African highlife in their music. When they first appeared on the London music scene as teenagers, they provided a dynamic, polyrhythmic live sound that included passionate interaction between soulful horns, thunderous percussion, thick guitars, thrumming basses, jagged... read full bio
Kollegah is a German rapper, signed to his own hip-hop label Alpha Music Empire. His first album, Alphagene, rose to No. 51 on the German album charts. Jung, brutal, gutaussehend 2, a collaboration with fellow rapper Farid Bang, achieved Gold certification in Germany. Within the very first day of its release, Kollegah’s fourth album King reached Gold status in Germany,... read full bio
Kondi Band is composed of two individuals, Sorie Kondi and Boima Tucker. The two joined together to form the band to perform a fusion of electronic and traditional Sierra Leone music. This collaboration rejuvenates Africans sounds, twisting them into an eclectic, upbeat, new age form of music. Kondi Band was mentioned by Rolling Stone in their 10 Artists You Need... read full bio
