Formed in New Orleans in the 1960s by Allan and Sandra Jaffe, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band preserves traditional New Orleans jazz. Led by bassist Ben Jaffe since the late 1980s, the group has released notable albums like That's It! and collaborated widely.
Goo Goo Dolls are alt-rock legends with a four-decade career spanning global number ones and numerous accolades. Fronted by singer John Rzeznik, the band released the album Chaos in Bloom, featuring stadium-ready choruses and sharp songwriting.
Trombone Shorty is a Grammy-winning New Orleans cultural ambassador who debuted at Jazz Fest at age four, performing with major artists like Pharrell and Bruno Mars. New Breed Brass Band earned consecutive Grammy nominations for their debut album and live release.
Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Mary J. Blige fused hip-hop and soul on her 1992 debut album What’s the 411? and her 1994 release My Life. Known for her gritty urban style and frank lyrics, she has released multi-platinum albums and earned wide acclaim.
British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello emerged in the 1970s punk and new wave scene, known for his sharp lyricism and musical versatility. Spanning genres from rock and pop to classical and jazz, he won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Look Now.
Born in New York, musician and producer Nile Rodgers co-founded the disco group Chic, scoring hits like Le Freak and Good Times. He later produced major albums for David Bowie, Madonna, and others, earning five Grammy wins and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Houston-born guitarist and singer who rose to fame as ZZ Top’s frontman, mixing blues-rock with synth-rock. Helped score MTV-era hits like “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs.” Launched a solo run with Perfectamundo (2015), Big Bad Blues (2018) and Hardware (2021).
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Paul Simon is a legendary singer and songwriter who defined folk-rock. Alongside Art Garfunkel, he created iconic 1960s hits like The Sound of Silence and Mrs. Robinson. He later achieved massive solo success, winning multiple Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, including for his landmark 1986 album Graceland.
Warren Haynes, born in Asheville, is a renowned blues-rock guitarist known for soulful sounds. Founder of Gov't Mule, ex-Allman Brothers member, his solo album, "Million Voices Whisper," features tracks with John Medeski and Derek Trucks, with guest artists Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson.
Irish artist Hozier, from Wicklow, rose to fame with "Take Me To Church." Known for soulful music, he achieved critical acclaim with albums like "Wasteland, Baby!" and "Unreal Unearth," earning multi-platinum sales and a Grammy nomination. His global success includes topping charts and billions of streams, but Ireland remains his heart’s home.
Jon Batiste is an American composer, pianist, singer and bandleader with eight Grammy Awards, plus an Emmy and an Oscar. His albums include WE ARE, which won Grammy Album of the Year, and BIG MONEY, Best Americana Album.
Los Angeles-raised singer-guitarist Susanna Hoffs co-founded the Bangles in 1980, blending ’60s garage rock, lush harmonies and jangly guitars into ’80s hit-making success with three platinum albums. She later released solo LPs and teamed with Matthew Sweet on Under the Covers.
Grammy-nominated producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry began her career as the lead singer of 4 Non Blondes. She became a highly accomplished songwriter and producer, shaping the sounds of artists like P!nk, Christina Aguilera, and Adele.
