If Trevor Hall’s self-titled debut represented the young musician’s struggle with finding himself, his follow-up, Everything Everytime Everywhere, is a courageous affirmation that he has become the man he had been seeking. Hall’s signature blend of catchy pop/rock songs infused with tasteful shades of reggae has made this diverse singer one of the most lauded up-and-coming musicians on the American... read full bio
Clannad is an Irish musical group from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland. Their music has been variously described as being folk music, new age, and celtic. The band's album Landmarks became one of the most celebrated Irish albums in history, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. Clannad, whose name is taken from an Clann as Dobhar... read full bio
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan musician, actor, businessman, politican and philanthropist. He is known for being a member of the parliament which he represents Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda’s Central Region. Wine earned his Uganda Certificate of Education from Kitante Hill School and he also earned his Uganda Advanced Certificate of... read full bio
The singer-songwriter known by the stage name SALLE is Peters Kosisochukwu. SALLE began singing at a very young age, and her viral freestyle, shared by the well-known "TUNDEEDNUT," gained her recognition on a global scale. Newspapers in the area, BBC News, and Arise News published articles about it. Up until now, SALLE has acquired almost 370,000 Instagram followers naturally. A few months... read full bio
Six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains, are widely recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention. With a career that spans forty-five years and forty-three albums, The Chieftains are not only Irelands premier musical ambassadors, but also the most enduring and influential creative force in establishing the international appeal of Celtic music. They have uncovered the wealth of... read full bio
Calypso Rose is a calypsonian composer and singer-songwriter from Tobago. Since her start in the music career, Rose has composed over 800 songs and recorded over 20 albums. Over the course of her career Rose has earned numerous awards and honours including; Top Female Calypsonian by the Smithsonian Institution, WOMEX Artist of the Year Award, and more. She has been... read full bio
Great Big Sea is not a band you just go and see, or a CD you just listen to. Great Big Sea is something you have to do." Lead singer Alan Doyle's description of his band might be simple, but it comes close to describing the phenomena that is Great Big Sea. Their records are renowned for drawing together disparate... read full bio
Sean Kingston is a multi-Platinum selling Jamaican-American reggae fusion singer and rapper. His debut single, ""Beautiful Girls"", rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks. Kingston released his self-titled debut album, followed by his sophomore studio album, Tomorrow, and his most recent, Back 2 Life. Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani’s... 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
The UK’s most highly-regarded roots reggae outfit, Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham. Lead vocalist David Hinds has always been the engine behind the group, from their early days establishing themselves in the Birmingham club scene onwards. Their debut single, ""Kibudu, Mansetta Abuku"", arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban... read full bio
Latin America's American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and Comedy Competition, packaged into one power-house TV reality series of child stars! The most acclaimed family TV show in Latin America and in the US now touring. Over 45,000 children were casted for the Pequenos Gigantes #2 2012 season and only 28 of the most gifted and talented latin children entered... read full bio
Ben Rector is Nashville based, Oklahoma born musician who made his first mark on the music world during his first year at the University of Arkansas with his self-titled debut EP. The EP's single ""Conversation"" won at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest making him the youngest person to ever win in the pop category. With popularity spreading outward, Rector filled... read full bio
Olga Tañón is a multi-million-selling, Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican tropical and Latin music singer, songwriter and set designer. Seven gold and five platinum albums have been given to "La Mujer de Fuego" (the woman of fire) during the course of her career. With the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the album Nuevos Senderos, she became the first female Puerto Rican... read full bio
Nigerian singer-songwriter Adedamola Adefolahan, better known by his stage moniker Fireboy DML, hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State. Fireboy's love of music grew during his early years, and he started giving performances as a member of the church choir in his community. American vocalist Jon Bellion and Passenger were two of his major modern influences. He became well-known for the song "Jealous."... read full bio
The String Revolution is a dynamic and inventive instrumental guitar ensemble that challenges the limits of modern music. They are the Grammy Award® winning guitar trio. They are known for their thrilling performances, combining many genres and styles to create original compositions and an enthralling sound. They are a trio of outstanding guitarists. They have a devoted fan base and... read full bio
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience initially paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its release. Then, something remarkable happened. A few astute critics gave the record a stellar review, but even while their compliments did not hurt Buena Vista, they are unable to account for what... read full bio
Fuse ODG is a recording artist, a talented rapper, singer, and songwriter. Best known for his single, ‘Antenna’, which hit the UK Singles Chart at number 7, Fuse ODG has shown his talents in the industry many times, in many different ways. His music demonstrates a combination of different sounds, including world music. Influenced by his upbringing in Ghana, Fuse... read full bio
Eithne Patricia N_ Bhraonin, better known as Enya, is an Irish vocalist, instrumentalist and composer. She began her musical career, when she briefly joined her family band Clannad, before leaving to pursue her solo career. Her album Watermark propelled her to international recognition and Enya became known for her unique sound, which was characterized by voice-layering, folk melodies, synthesized backdrops... read full bio
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. India.Arie spent four years rediscovering herself through spiritual maturation and awakening. What resulted is her best album to date- Songversation. The lead single, Cocoa Butter", truly shows her inner passion and strength. India.Arie is world-renowned for her skill as a poet and songwriter. Her soulful voice has inspired and... read full bio
The New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington, Fat Freddy's Drop, has musical characterizations such as soul, jazz, reggae, dub, rhythm and blues, and techno. They were originally a jam band, where the individual members would play for their own respective bands and come together occasionally to play as Fat Freddy's Drop. The group gained international attention after their single, Midnight... read full bio
