Kaintuck with Marci Lynn, Alanis Morissette, and more

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette fuses alternative rock with poetic pop. Born in Ottawa, her breakout album, *Jagged Little Pill*, won a Grammy and featured hits like "You Oughta Know" and "Ironic." She collaborated with producer Glen Ballard and later worked with artists like Dean DeLeo and Flea. The album inspired a Tony-nominated Broadway musical. She explores themes of middle-aged motherhood on her Juno-winning album *Such Pretty Forks in the Road*.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, founded by Allan Jaffe in the 1960s in New Orleans, is iconic for its traditional jazz. Known for albums like "That's It!" and collaborations with artists like Foo Fighters, the band champions New Orleans' jazz legacy globally. Ben Jaffe continues the family's musical heritage, fusing Afro-Cuban and R&B elements into their sound.

Ziggy Marley, born in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Grammy-winning reggae artist who honors his father Bob Marley's legacy. With the Melody Makers, he achieved success with albums like "Conscious Party" and "One Bright Day." Known for hits like "Tomorrow People," he later excelled solo with "Love Is My Religion" and "Fly Rasta." Marley contributes to children's charities and has collaborated with artists like Sheryl Crow and Busta Rhymes.

Chicago-born Scott Smith and Texas fiddler Cat Lines lead a New England Country/Americana band, twice nominated for County Act of the Year, known for sold-out shows and rich songwriting.