The Scorpios, a Sudanese band, successfully destroys cultural barriers in search of a unifying rhythmic happiness by fusing Arabic rhythms, guitar skills and a type of swooning cyclical ecstasy with a raw Eastern funk sound. In order to produce a sound that has as much in common with Detroit as it does with Khartoum, heavy bass, synthesizers, horns and percussions are driven... read full bio
To commemorate their tenth year on the road together, The Lost Brothers recorded their fifth album in Tuscon with production duties handled by Gabriel Sullivan of Giant Sand and M Ward and famous indie hero Howe Gelb (PJ Harvey, Calexico). Co-writing for the project was done with Glen Hansard, while The Waterboys' Steve Wickham provided the instrumentation. Four critically praised albums... read full bio
Greg Lindsay is a well-known figure at the cutting edge of urban innovation and technology who has made numerous significant contributions to academics, research, and writing. As an Urban Tech Fellow at Cornell Tech, he uses his experience to advance urban technology by imagining and developing ideas that will influence tomorrow's cities. Lindsay has the prestigious post of Senior Fellow at... read full bio
The KTNA are shamelessly powerful northern people who put their hearts on their sleeves and put that energy into all they do. Hope and Millie Katana are twin sisters who were born in Kenya, raised there and now call Manchester home. They combine their honest lyrics with original productions to make music that begs to be heard. They have already accomplished more... read full bio
Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef, Sam Brookes, John Blakeley and Jon Short are part of a special effort called The John Martyn Project that aims to honor John Martyn's music. Each participant provides their own perspective and connection to John's music, which strengthens the whole project experience. The artists' varied musical backgrounds and delivery styles sensitively and movingly represent the many varied... read full bio
Denise Hamilton is the founder and visionary CEO of WatchHerWork, a ground-breaking platform that promotes diversity and empowerment in the workplace. Hamilton has established herself as a top inclusion strategist by devoting her life to bringing about positive change and working relentlessly to remove obstacles and open doors for people from all backgrounds. Hamilton, who is the primary force behind WatchHerWork,... read full bio
Joshua Eustis and Charles Cooper, two high school buddies from New Orleans, established Telefon Tel Aviv as an experimental electronic duet. Eustis and Cooper wrote the demos for Telefon Tel Aviv after years of performing in various local bands and learning the ins and outs of electronic music production. They were given an album deal after being forwarded to John... read full bio
Rising Scottish pair t e s t p r e s s, who are from the tropical peninsula of Aberdeen, have been making waves outside of their birthplace recently. Prior to the pandemic, the pair won a residence at Glasgow's Sub Club and their year came to a successful conclusion with their first label contract on Patrick Topping's Trick imprint. They... read full bio
In the field of the future of work, Eric Termuende is a dynamic and forward-thinking figure who is well known for his skill in influencing how business and employment are changing. Eric has devoted his professional life to deciphering the intricacies of the contemporary workplace and motivating constructive change. He is a well-respected author and thought leader. Eric first became interested... read full bio
Ted Seides is a versatile financial expert who is well-known for being the host of the Capital Allocators Podcast, a best-selling author, and an influential figure in asset management. Ted has had a distinguished career in finance, education, and innovation. He has continually shown an unmatched dedication to developing the asset management industry. Ted Seides, the charismatic host of the Capital... read full bio
Prashanth Challa is a renowned figure in the field of cybersecurity, respected for his knowledge and foresight in defending the financial system. He is leading the effort to protect one of the top financial institutions in the world from the changing risks of the digital era as the Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley. Prashanth Challa... read full bio
Best-selling author and respected authority Tal Ben-Shahar is a leading figure in the field of positive psychology who is committed to shedding light on the transforming potential of happiness and well-being. He has achieved widespread acclaim and a valued position among the most important thought leaders of our day thanks to his profound insights and unrelenting dedication to promoting a... read full bio
Golazin Memar Ardestani is a charismatic singer and devoted activist whose talent for melody vibrates through her music as much as her dedication to societal change. Golazin smoothly combines her alluring vocals with a deep-seated desire to promote positive change. She was born with an intrinsic passion for activism as well as art. Golazin, who comes from a diverse ethnic background,... read full bio
United Freedom Collective has signed to Ninja Tune subsidiary label Dama Dama, run by Maribou State. With radio backing from people like Gilles Petersen, Jamz Supernova, Tom Ravenscroft and Don Letts as well as two sold-out live performances in their hometowns of Margate and London, their first EP "Am Ta" made waves. Musicians Mathieu Seynaeve and WaiFung Tsang met with yoga instructor... read full bio
Ultraflex creates a flamboyant audio-visual universe that is influenced by disco, funk and tasteless humor. The work of the team is conceptual and kitsch, filtered through a modern pop culture lens. The new stuff that Ultraflex makes is carefully crafted to meet your demands. Ultraflex started out drawing tons of inspiration from Soviet and Eastern European electronic music from the 80s, especially... read full bio
Clarissa Burt, a television personality and former model, has carved out a distinctive place for herself in the entertainment industry. Her most memorable performance was as Xayide in the 1990 movie "The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter," which is still considered one of her finest roles. American-born Clarissa Burt started her career as a model in the 1980s. Her appeal... read full bio
In the electronic music scene, British DJ and producer ZERO is developing quickly and entering the world of bass music. He smoothly blends his distinctive and recognizable aural imprint into a variety of UK bass, bass house and drum & bass tracks. A testimony to his unwavering commitment to the profession, ZERO has prepared the road for his most recent advancement by... read full bio
Afro-pop producer, performer, and composer John Saviours Udomboso, also known as Young Jonn "The Wicked Producer," has won several awards. Young Jonn was born and raised in Ibadan, where he also started doing music before relocating to Lagos. He joined with Hit Factory Studios after relocating to Lagos, where he developed his production skills by working with and shaping the sounds... read full bio
Nothing, a well-known American shoegaze band that was founded in 2010, has carved out a unique niche for themselves in the music industry. Before signing a contract with Relapse Records and setting the course for their future, the band released a number of EPs on their own. With the publication of their first studio album, "Guilty of Everything," in 2014,... read full bio
Brothers Diarmuid and Brán Mac Gloinn, who live in Dublin, make up the Irish folk duet known as Ye Vagabonds. They have already won more RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards than any other artist, including Best Track and Best Group and have been referred to as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk". The brothers played onstage... read full bio
