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The legendary guitarist, composer, and producer Ebo Taylor is responsible for some of the greatest music in Ghana’s history—and in history, period. With a career spanning over half a century, his influence on African music is undeniable, from his early days playing ticklish highlife with bands like The Stargazers to collaborating with Afrobeat innovator Fela […]
Inhabiting the rarified air of innovative jazz trumpeter and heart-centered crooner, Matt Von Roderick has been hailed as “a post-millennial Chet Baker” by the New York Times and "a top-drawer trumpeter who also sings like an angel obscured by a storm cloud” by JazzTimes Magazine. Von Roderick’s uplifting message and poignant sound have been featured […]
Ledisi, a Grammy-winning vocalist, has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals for over twenty years. Ledisi is also a songwriter, author, actress, music producer, film producer, publisher, educator, and record company executive. The first African American woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm once said, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring […]
Mach-Hommy (born June 21) is an enigmatic Haitian-American emcee from Newark, New Jersey. Although Mach began rapping at the age of thirteen, freestyling over Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse,” his earliest known work can be found on the 2004 mixtape titled Goon Grizzle. Through his early career, Mach founded the music recording progress to be an “unhealthy” environment and thought of going into the […]
Mach-Hommy (born June 21) is an enigmatic Haitian-American emcee from Newark, New Jersey. Although Mach began rapping at the age of thirteen, freestyling over Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse,” his earliest known work can be found on the 2004 mixtape titled Goon Grizzle. Through his early career, Mach founded the music recording progress to be an “unhealthy” environment and thought of going into […]
Experience the soulful vibes of Coke Studio, the elegance of Rabindra Sangeet, and the electrifying energy of Artcell’s iconic fusion—all in one unforgettable musical journey
Jensen McRae is a “wordgirl”. “Everything I do is about, and in service of, words and stories”, explains the 27-year- old LA Native. As a bi- racial, black and Jewish woman growing up in predominantly white spaces, McRae’s music explores all aspects of identity from race and gender to issues of depression and unrequited love. […]
GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed […]
The Swedish Models were founded in 2007 by former members of Cape May and Vinyl Radio. Their sound is punky garage rock, with an emphasis on heavy guitars which has helped them earn a buzz as one of San Diego’s current candidates for “most likely to make it to the bigtime.” https://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/swedish-models/
GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed […]
Don't ask her to define it. Singer/songwriter Melanie Fiona's debut album The Bridge reveals a sweet push-and-pull between countless elements of herself. At once Canadian and Caribbean, strong and sexy, […]
Seoul Festival at Walt Disney Concert Hall A transformative weeklong celebration of South Korea’s most distinctive and innovative musical voices. JUN 03–JUN 10, 2025 South Korea’s impact on the American […]