Soyoon is originally from Seoul and currently resides in France after moving there with her parents. DJ artist with a wide range of influences, she finds inspiration in a variety of genres that she bravely and deftly blends. She often combines dark EBM, seductive disco, lancinating new wave, and bright trance in her sets. Her grandfather, a passionate music collector,... read full bio
Gladstone, who was born in Montana, later grew up close to Seattle and on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. She earned a BFA in acting/directing with high honors from the University of Montana, along with a minor in Native American studies. The New York Times best-selling novel and foundational Blackfeet/Gros Ventre author James Welch's work Winter in the Blood, adapted by Alex and... read full bio
Ely Guerra is a 30-year veteran Mexican singer-songwriter and music producer, Latin Grammy winner for Best Alternative Album; independent businesswoman at Homey Company for more than 18 years. She has given performances all over Mexico and in other nations and towns in Europe, the US, Cuba, Central America and South America. Over the years, Ely has collaborated with a number of accomplished music... read full bio
Actor Peter Mensah, who is of Ghanaian and British descent, is most known for his work on the Starz original series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, and Spartacus: Vengeance. He has also starred in films such as Tears of the Sun, Hidalgo, 300, and Dead Space. Growing up in St. Albans, England, close north of London, Peter... read full bio
Michael Clifford is a multidimensional person with several careers. He is an Australian musician who is a guitarist and member of the band 5 Seconds of Summer, as well as an actor who has been in A Night at the Silent Movie Theater and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. He is also a composer. Michael revealed on... read full bio
American reggae, punk, and ska group Sublime hails from Long Beach, California. A closer examination of the band's stylistic inspirations reveals a blend of dancehall, hip-hop, Ska, punk, progressive rock, hip-hop, and reggae and dub. Three people made up the band: Eric Wilson on bass guitar, Bud Gaugh on percussion, and Bradley Nowell on vocals and guitar. With their self-titled... read full bio
American R&B and soul singer Susan Carol has made waves in the music industry since her debut. Her songs deftly blend classic soul tones with contemporary R&B beats. Susan Carol's captivating voice and poignant lyrics have garnered her a great deal of admirers around the nation. Her music has a gentle, soulful vibe that makes one think of classic R&B and... read full bio
Kenyon Dixon is a rising artist from Los Angeles who has accomplished A LOT thus far. With years of experience in the music industry, the vocalist, vocal arranger, and producer has written and composed critically praised songs for musicians like Chrisette Michelle, Tyrese, and Faith Evans. He has traveled the world providing backup vocals for numerous artists, including Usher, John... read full bio
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
AleMor demands everyone who hears her sing to be present with her voice, movement, and passion. The colorful performances of the Colombian singer urge people to stop and smell the roses, whether she's crooning a sweet rendition of La Vie en Rose or bringing audiences to their knees with her notorious "mouth trumpet." AleMor conveys her message not only with... read full bio
Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr., formerly known as Da' T.R.U.T.H. in the Christian hip hop world, is making a splash with his self-titled album and new name, Emanuel, proving that hip hop isn't just for kids. In collaboration with Mixed Bag Entertainment, Emanuel—a musical voyage spanning the artist's whole career, including years spent honing his percussion skills in a classroom—is... read full bio
Ingram’s voyage began in the city of Clarksdale, in Coahoma County, Mississippi, approximately 10 miles from the renowned crossroads of Highways 61 and 49. He was raised in a musical family and developed a childhood love for music, learning to play the drums and then the bass. He received his first guitar at an early age and was immediately engrossed... read full bio
Without a doubt, John Primer contributed to the development of the Chicago blues' current sound and aesthetic. Every chord he plays now is tinged with the pulse of heritage that echoes from the birthplaces he played, such as Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard, and Rosa's Lounges. A Chicago Blues Living Legend is John Primer. Raised in 1945 on sharecropper land in Mississippi,... read full bio
Born in McComb, Mississippi, Castro Coleman, often known as Mr. Sipp, is a Malaco Recording Artist. At the tender age of six, he started to play the guitar. Mr. Sipp has developed into a formidable Delta Blues force thanks to his diligence and tenacity! Mr. Sipp is known as "The Whole Package" due to his incredible vocals, songwriting prowess, musicianship,... read full bio
Eric's father, the late Leon Bibb, was an influential member of the civil rights movement who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Eric was raised in an activist family. Growing up surrounded by the Village folk scene, Eric was inspired by the appearances of such notables as Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. He was greatly influenced by... read full bio
Nicole Zuraitis is a New York-based bandleader, pianist, arranger, and jazz singer-songwriter who has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She also won the coveted American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. Nicole has established herself as one of the best performers and "prolific songwriters" (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond, with a "heart as big as her remarkable... read full bio
Three-time GRAMMY nominee Lakecia Benjamin is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and teacher from New York. Her songs have a distinctive fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B. Her tone is warm and resonant, evoking comparisons to Johnny Griffin, and it fits well with any genre she chooses to perform. She honed her skills with Clark Terry and Terri Lyne Carrington in... read full bio
Queen Sheba, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, and is currently residing in Atlanta, is a WOWps finalist, an international four-county Slam champion, a two-time National Poetry Slam champion, and a three-time Regional Poetry Slam champion. She is also a co-founder of Poetry vs. Hip-Hop, the production and organization. Sheba has also appeared on Spoken, as a featured poet on Lyric... read full bio
Black Thought, Tariq Trotter's stage identity, didn't grow up with the intention of becoming a musician. Indeed, the MC, a founding member of the rap group The Roots, wasn't even sure he'd survive to maturity as a young child in North Philadelphia in the 1980s. While attending Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Trotter and Questlove founded The... read full bio
Rapper and record producer Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., better known by his stage name Baby Keem, hails from the United States. Born and raised in Las Vegas, he rose to fame in the late 2010s for his work on Crash Talk, Redemption, Black Panther: The Album, and The Lion King: The Gift. His sleeper hit track "Orange Soda" helped him... read full bio
