Meet Cherise; her journey thus far has been nothing short of spectacular. The soul singer from London is truly a force to be reckoned with. She was named Vocalist of the Year by the Parliamentary Jazz Awards and Jazz FM's Vocalist of the Year due to her extraordinary talent. Cherise recently appeared with jazz great Gregory Porte in a Disney... read full bio
Emma Pask, a Grammy-winning vocalist, has cemented her place as one of Australia's favorite jazz singers. Every time she performs, audiences are captivated and inspired by her seamless honesty on stage and her incredible singing skills. Emma's performances are reminiscent of the classic jazz era, when swing was at the top of the charts, despite the fact that her voice and style... read full bio
The Whitlams were founded in Australia's Newtown. Tim Freedman, Stevie Plunder and Andy Lewis wrote their songs acoustically on Saturday afternoons at the Sandringham Hotel on King Street as a trio without a drummer. The typical formative months of drinking, camaraderie and shady concerts then followed. The Whitlams won the ARIA Awards for Group of the Year, Best Independent Release ("Eternal Nightcap") and... read full bio
Oddisee, a rapper and record producer, came to the early conclusion that success and purpose are self-designated. Amir Elkhalifa, who was born in Washington, DC, to a Sudanese father and an African American mother, and who was reared in Prince George's County, Maryland, saw glaring unfairness at a young age and developed a political outlook similar to that of the... read full bio
Man About a Horse performs bluegrass music occasionally, although not usually on conventional instruments. The Philadelphia-based band incorporates blues, funk and rock influences into their music. They were nominated for an IBMA Band Momentum Award in addition to winning the FreshGrass Band Award. The first full-length album by Man About a Horse debuted at #11 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart and received... read full bio
As the musical duet Campbell/Jensen, Ashley Campbell and Thor Jensen create a singular fusion of musical styles. Together, Ashley and Thor have a unique sound because to their backgrounds in rock and gypsy jazz as well as country and Americana. The daughter of country music superstar Glen Campbell, Ashley Campbell, started her career playing in her father's band on multiple... read full bio
The finest music transports you. It renews and re-connects. It exudes an atmosphere rooted in the ancient tradition of instantaneous creativity, a heightened condition evoked by psychedelic forms and Jamaican dub echos, by electronic music's cyclical trance and jazz's alterations. By the hypnotic beat of North African tradition known as Moroccan Gnawa music, which has roots that go deeper into the... read full bio
The newest album from Oliver Johnson alias Dorian Concept, "What We Do For Others," is available on Brainfeeder Records. The Austrian producer and synthesizer master, known for his distinctive, exquisitely detailed sound tapestries and chaotic, immensely happy live keyboard jam films, has released his third studio album. Founded on deliciously open compositions, feedbacked soundscapes and gifted with snippets of his own... read full bio
House of EL, alias Kieron McIntosh, began as a jazz trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist before pursuing songwriting and production, where he soon gained recognition and created his own distinct sound. While naming Massive Attack, Gorillaz, Joy Division, Bootsy Collins, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis as influences on his own work, House of EL is a singular creative force at the moment that... read full bio
The London-based band Kinkajous explores the borderlands between jazz, symphonic and electronic music with a captivating blend of tonalities and influences. They are known for creating a dramatic and cinematic sound, earning the title of "a key part of the British music landscape" according to CLASH. They are led by drummer/producer Benoît Parmentier and saxophonist/clarinetist Adrien Cau. Their much awaited second album,... read full bio
London Afrobeat Collective is excited to return to the festival circuit after spending the last two years in the wilderness creating a massive new repertoire that draws on their favorite inspirations from around the globe. Their high-energy live show is not to be missed. They got their start in the London scene and are a frequent smash on the UK & Europe... read full bio
Few bands could combine the high gloss of sophisticated, jazz-influenced pop with the carefree breeziness of the developing new wave as effectively as Haircut 100 in the first half of the 1980's. They were able to combine cheerful vocals, sax solos, skittering guitars, funky breakdowns and horn parts to create a sound that quickly drew in listeners. Even a challenging second album,... read full bio
The current kings of Ghanaian highlife music have returned! Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band's sophomore album, "Obiaa," is being released through Strut with pride. The record, once again produced by Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff at Lovelite Studio's analogue headquarters in Berlin, is a passionate journey into the heart of Ghana's native highlife music that honors Pat Thomas, the... read full bio
Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
A particularly powerful representative of Chicago music culture is The LowDown Brass Band. This gifted all-horn ensemble mixes the spirit of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul with the rhythm of dancehall and street beats. LowDown keeps a regular worldwide performance and touring schedule. Galactic, Bon Jovi, The Montreal Jazz Festival, World Music Fest, Vancouver Jazz Fest, Lagunitas Beer... read full bio
A group of string musicians with classical training known as Strings From Paris is committed to shattering the conventions of the classical genre and expanding the possibilities for string creation and recording. Their goal is to motivate the upcoming generation of producers and instrumentalists by organizing instructional seminars, staging live performances and giving artists access to world-class arrangements in both studio and... read full bio
Born in the thriving Tokyo club and street scene in the late 1980s, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra set out on a musical adventure that would revolutionize the ska subgenre. The legendary "TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA" with its now fabled yellow jacket, their very first independent album, was issued in 1989. They made their huge breakthrough with their song "Monster Rock"... read full bio
Few people outside of the specialized world music audience originally paid much attention to the Buena Vista Social Club album's beautifully crafted songs and cozy, acoustic rhythms upon its debut. 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
Amelia Coburn is both light and dark. She has a talent for making the uncommon sound ageless, whether it's through songs of playful romance or tales of spiteful widows and midnight stream-of-consciousness. Characters she encounters while traveling to foreign places, reading literature in the shadows, and watching film noir are included in her works. Amelia weaves Tin Pan Alley tunes... read full bio
One half of the groundbreaking electronic dance combo A Man Called Adam is DJ, producer, and icon of the Balearics, Sally Rodgers. Throughout her lengthy career in electronic music, she has produced numerous "classics" in the dance music canon, many of which she co-produced with AMCA associate Steve Jones. Her DJ sets are a reflection of the integrity and eclecticism... read full bio
