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
Vitória Falcão and singer-songwriter Ana Caetano are the folk-pop duo ANAVITÓRIA, based in Brazil. ANAVITÓRIA has released two albums thus far, both of which are up for nomination at the Latin Grammy Awards for "Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album." Trevo, their biggest hit, earned the Latin Grammy Award for "Best Portuguese Language Song" and peaked at number one on the Brazilian... read full bio
Ever since making an appearance on the country's inaugural rap reality program, King has quickly established himself as one of hip-hop's most promising talents in India. The guy born Arpan Kumar, also known as King Rocco, first gained notoriety in the Indian hip-hop scene with two aggressive early tracks that he self-released: "Zinnda" and "Hitman". Due to the positive reception his... read full bio
Veteran Irish actor Liam Cunningham was a man of many roles, bringing a somber yet vibrant presence to the screen and television. Viewers of the epic fantasy TV show "Game of Thrones" knew him best as Davos. Ireland's Dublin was Cunningham's birthplace. He left school to work as an electrician, a career he pursued for the following eleven years. He... read full bio
Italian composer and musician Andrea Vanzo is located in Bologna and has won numerous awards. His use of a post-minimalist aesthetic frequently creates a sentimental and cozy environment in his music. He creates a new musical language for movies by fusing pop soundscape components with modern classical music. "Intimacy Vol. 1" is an album of piano solo pieces that finds inspiration... read full bio
Rapper Lil Gotit, who hails from Atlanta, the epicenter of American trap music, soared to fame in the late 2010s, garnering support from well-known fans like Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and mentor Young Thug, whose distinctive vocal style had a significant impact on Gotit's delivery. Hood Baby, his formal debut, and Crazy But It's True, the setting for his popular... read full bio
Renowned rapper and producer Ian O'Neill Smith, a.k.a. Ian Ferguson or Suburbancerberus, hails from St. Louis, Missouri. Dallas, Texas is where he is based. Ian began putting music out on SoundCloud, where he also mixed songs by well-known musicians. After that, he began creating music for other performers, like Lil Xelly and Izaya Tiji. Then, Ian would release his debut... read full bio
One of South Africa's most significant post-Apartheid vocalists is Thandiswa. She started her career with the bands Jack Knife and Bongo Maffin, which was one of the first acts in the Kwaito dance music genre. Following six critically acclaimed albums with Bongo Maffin, she embarked on a solo career. Zabalaza, her debut solo project, went double platinum and garnered multiple... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Claire Cottrill goes by Clairo; her song "Pretty Girl" became popular on YouTube. Clairo had her songs featured on The Le Sigh, a blog for up-and-coming female and nonbinary musicians, and she opened for rapper Tyler, the Creator. Six tracks total from Claire's "Diary 001" EP, many of which had already been released as singles. The EP showcased Clairo's signature... read full bio
Trym, also known as Sparkling Water Boy, is a young French DJ that blurs the lines between hard dance and hard trance. Owner of the label "COLOR," he has so far put out three vinyl records that perfectly capture his essence as a motivated, strong, and multifaceted individual. Additionally, he produced a podcast called Boiler Room. Trym's habit of performing all around... read full bio
MŌRIAH has had a huge impact on both music and film through her work. Her sophomore album, "BRAVE," which featured a duet with GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Andy Mineo, shot to number 9 on Billboard's CCM Charts when she signed with SONY/Provident in Nashville. In the film industry, MŌRIAH starred in "Because of Gracia" and costarred with Dennis Quaid as the... read full bio
South African DJ and music producer Murdah Bongz, better known by his stage name Mörda, has made a name for himself in the ever-evolving world of African electronic music. Murdah Bongz, whose real name is Bongani Mohosana, is half of the well-known DJ duo Black Motion. They have been in the forefront of fusing electronic beats with traditional African sounds... read full bio
Pop vocalist, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Haven Madison, signed to 19 Recordings/BMG, was dubbed “the next big pop star” by Katy Perry. Her ascent through the music business has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her latest EP, TURN OFF ALL THE LIGHTS, showcases her extraordinary talent as a singer/songwriter and powerful vocalist. It comes after her triumphant tenure as a... read full bio
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of country music icon and "Coal Miner's Daughter" songwriter Loretta Lynn, was born to Patsy Lynn and Phillip Russell. During Russell's season 22 American Idol audition, viewers witnessed her impress judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry with her own song, "Skinny." Although Emmy doesn't sound much like the "Queen of Country," she is a talented... read full bio
A Canadian alternative country and folk music group is called The Bros. Landreth. At the Juno Awards, their first album Let It Lie took home the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year-Group prize. The brothers set off on a nearly full and sold-out tour of bars and festivals in Canada, the US, Europe, and Australia. Among their notable appearances were... read full bio
David, together with his brother Mike, started performing songs he had composed in his bedroom in Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay's small taverns. David combined live trumpet and keyboards with electronic songs, while his brother performed live electronic drums, all inspired by the live electronic outfit Goldfish. As soon as David's songs started airing on national radio stations in South... read full bio
A once-in-a-lifetime talent, Rose Betts is a remarkable and exceptional vocalist whose melodies, which are imbued with Celtic Pop, seem to travel from her heart to far-off places before reaching the ears of the listener. Rose's sound design evokes a fantastical world. The London-born songwriter has been a SoFarSound favorite in both England and America for a long time, winning praise... read full bio
Noa Kirel tells a unique story for popular music and culture as a dynamic dancer, seductive actor, deft poet, and powerful vocalist. Described as "Israel's biggest pop star" by The Hollywood Reporter, she has become a powerful and motivating figure. Among her many achievements are four MTV EMAs, a judge position on Israel's Got Talent, appearances in Billboard, Washington Post,... read full bio
Denise Julia embodies the finest traits of Generation Z: she is determined, tech-savvy, and attractive. The musician, who has been writing songs since she was 13, used NVMD to break through to the general public by promoting the song on Tiktok and showcasing the platform's ability to produce celebrities. After 73 million streams or so, Denise hasn't turned back. Following... read full bio
David Guetta, Nicole Moudaber, and Gorgon City are just a few of the celebrities who follow Fish on social media, with 525,000 Instagram followers and 14.9 million TikTok likes. For one Instagram post, he receives over 95,000 likes and over 4,000 comments. This DJ from the UK performed at Glastonbury with legendary sets and headlined his own UK tour. His constantly... read full bio
