Ethiopian Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke, born in Jimma, blends jazz, Ethiopian music, and global rhythms. Known for '70s hits, collaborations with Duke Ellington, Mahmoud Ahmed, and modern acts like The Heliocentrics. Featured in film "Broken Flowers", he influenced many, including hip-hop artists.
Born in Detroit, Castillo's band is famed for an "Oakland soul" style, blending Memphis influences with slick sounds. Known for hits, global tours, and backing legendary artists.
Born in Brooklyn, Marcus Miller is a versatile bassist known for his jazz-funk style and collaborations with Miles Davis, Lenny White, and Grover Washington, Jr. Winner of a Grammy for 2001's M², his albums often top jazz charts. Also a film composer with works like 2017's Marshall.
French Caribbean, Brooklyn-based Adi Oasis is a soul-funk-R&B artist known for "Whisper My Name" & acclaimed albums. Collaborated with KIRBY, Jamila Woods; toured with Lenny Kravitz, Anderson .Paak.
Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, from Philadelphia, now based in Brooklyn, composes deep jazz epics. Known for albums 'Omega' and 'The 7th Hand', collaborating with his quartet. 'Omega' was named #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The NY Times.
Gabriels, a soulful Pop/R&B trio from Compton and LA, features singer Jacob Lusk and producers Ryan Hope & Ari Balouzian. Known for their EP 'Love and Hate in a Different Time' and debut 'Angels & Queens' with producer Sounwave. They impressed Elton John and debuted at Glastonbury, winning KCRW’s 2021 award.
NY DJ Danny Krivit, a dance/club scene fixture since childhood, has worked with legends like François K, Joe Claussell. Known for re-edits, key gigs at iconic spots, and co-founded Body & SOUL.
Armenian-born, LA-raised pianist Tigran Hamasyan merges jazz, classical, and Armenian folk. Notable for albums like 'Shadow Theater' and 'Luys i Luso', he's won multiple awards and integrated electronic and vocal elements into his work, often collaborating with top musicians.
Shalamar, formed from "Soul Train" in the US, hit fame with Howard Hewett's "The Second Time Around." Known for funk, disco & R&B, they earned four gold US albums, including two platinum. After lineup changes, they reunited and still perform widely, with tracks like "The Real Thing" achieving over one million streams.
