Neal Francis is a singer and instrumentalist blending funk, soul, and rock. Known for acclaimed albums like Changes, In Plain Sight, and Return To Zero, he has earned Americana and Libera Award nominations, sold out global shows, and shared stages with Wilco and The Meters.
Led by Tarriona Tank Ball and Norman Spence II, New Orleans group Tank and the Bangas blend soul, hip-hop, and R&B. They earned a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination for Green Balloon and won a GRAMMY for The Heart, The Mind, The Soul.
Thundercat is the stage name of virtuoso bassist and singer Stephen Bruner, a multi-GRAMMY award winner. His 2020 album It Is What It Is won Best Progressive R&B Album. Known for hits like Them Changes, he has collaborated with Gorillaz, Silk Sonic, and Tame Impala.
Louisville-bred rock band My Morning Jacket is widely ranked among the greatest live bands of their generation. Known for their thrillingly expansive and eclectic sound, the influential group has earned a reputation as a vital force in American rock-and-roll through constant innovation.
Tash Sultana is an Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter known for a self-taught looping style, playing over 20 instruments, and a five-octave vocal range. Rising from busking in Melbourne, Tash has amassed billions of streams, sold over a million tickets, and achieved global success independently.
Andy Frasco and The U.N. is a genre-blending band known for high-energy live shows across dive bars and festivals. Frasco also hosts Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, featuring over 425 episodes with musicians and comedians.
Karl Denson is a saxophonist, flutist, and singer who played on and toured with Lenny Kravitz for Let Love Rule, Mama Said, and Are You Gonna Go My Way. He co-founded San Diego’s Greyboy Allstars, then led Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe.
Karina Rykman is a bassist and artist known for albums like Joyride and Late Checkout. She has opened for Khruangbin, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and My Morning Jacket, played Late Night with Seth Meyers, and appeared at destination events supporting Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds.
French keyboardist DOMi (Domitille Degalle) is celebrated for her virtuosic, genre-bending fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B with drummer JD Beck. Their Grammy-nominated debut "NOT TiGHT" earned wide acclaim. The duo released "WHO ASKED?" and "You Asked!" in 2026, known for collaborations with artists like Thundercat and Anderson .Paak.
Toronto jazz ensemble BadBadNotGood blends '70s soul-jazz, hip-hop, and electronica. Known for covers of MF Doom and Kanye, they topped jazz charts with III, and were Polaris Prize nominees. Collaborated with Ghostface Killah, Little Dragon, and Turnstile, earning a Grammy nod for "Alien Love Call."
Rosendale, NY multi-instrumentalist/producer CARRTOONS puts electric bass front and center; collab’d w/ Usher, Jadakiss, Roy Ayers; 4x NPR Tiny Desk.
Vulfpeck, formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2011, is a funk-soul collective known for its minimalist groove. Core members Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, and Joe Dart craft precise rhythms. They gained fame with "Sleepify" and sold out Madison Square Garden independently. Notable albums include "Schvitz" and "Clarity of Cal," with popular songs like "Dean Town" and "1612."
Italian musician Giacomo Turra, inspired by legends like Stevie Wonder, gained fame for his Instagram performances during lockdown. He opened for Joss Stone, George Benson, and performed globally. Known for RnB and funk, he released hits like "Get Into The Groove" and collaborated with Charles Berthoud. Turra signed with ADA Music, embarked on global tours, and introduced his signature D'Angelico guitar.
LA-born producer Flying Lotus fuses hip-hop, experimental electronic & avant-jazz; Brainfeeder founder. Known for “Never Catch Me” w/ Kendrick Lamar; Grammy noms. Worked w/ Thundercat, Thom Yorke.