Louisiana native guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell is a Blues Music Award-winning star of the current blues resurgence. Known for stinging string bends and deep soul vocals, he released his Alligator Records debut album, Talkin’ Heavy.
Founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, American music act The War And Treaty released the acclaimed major label debut album Lover’s Game. They earned GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for Blank Page, and collaborated with Zach Bryan on Hey Driver.
Bronx native Samara Joy won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in college. She released her breakout album Linger Awhile in 2022 and won a Grammy for her 2024 album Portrait, co-produced with Brian Lynch.
Young Gun Silver Fox is a duo featuring American-born, UK-based musician Shawn Lee and Mamas Gun leader Andy Platts. Bonding over 70s pop-soul and west coast styles, they crafted their 2015 debut album West End Coast.
Formed in 1970 by Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly was a top R&B and soul act of the late 1970s and 1980s. Championed by Marvin Gaye, the band signed with Capitol Records and released numerous gold albums, known for hits like Back in Stride and Joy and Pain.
North Philadelphia sibling vocal group Sister Sledge achieved mainstream fame during the disco era with hits like We Are Family and He's the Greatest Dancer, produced by Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. Their versatile style spans pop, soul, funk, and disco.
Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1952. A prominent post-bop improviser, he blends traditional bop with modal and free jazz. Rising to fame in the 1990s through acclaimed Blue Note albums like Universal Language and 52nd Street Themes, he has collaborated widely with legends like Hank Jones and Paul Motian.
UK singer-songwriter Gabrielle is known for her soulful voice and hits like the 4x Platinum #1 album Rise and compilation Dreams Can Come True. She has won two BRITs, two MOBOs, and an Ivor Novello Award, and collaborated with artists like Adele and Stormzy.
New York City-bred hip-hop trio De La Soul (Posdnuos, Dave and Maseo) debuted with 3 Feet High and Rising (1989), produced by Prince Paul. They released six more albums through 2004’s The Grind Date, and earned a Grammy nod for 2016’s …And The Anonymous Nobody.
Rosendale, NY multi-instrumentalist/producer CARRTOONS puts electric bass front and center; collab’d w/ Usher, Jadakiss, Roy Ayers; 4x NPR Tiny Desk.
Free Nationals, known as Anderson .Paak’s live band, excels in funk-inspired music. Famous for Coachella performances and tours with J.Cole and Bruno Mars. Influences include Stevie Wonder and Al Green.
Italian jazz piano powerhouse hailed among the best; vibrant style. Collaborated with DeJohnette, Potter, Konitz, Cobham, Lovano, Marcus Miller; invited by Herbie Hancock for UNESCO Jazz Day.
