Kaki King
Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” guitarist and multimedia performance artist Kaki King is a true iconoclast. (Also see DATA NOT FOUND).
Meklit
Ethio-Jazz singer Meklit is a celebrated musician, composer and cultural activist, making music that sways between cultures and continents. “Get into Meklit!” -- VIBE
Snarky Puppy
As one of the major figures in jazz, three time GRAMMY-winning Snarky Puppy has developed a signature sound, a rabid fan, and a global presence.
Fury
Combining music, ballet, and multimedia, FURY takes audiences on a theatrical journey inspired by the blockbuster film, “Mad Max – Fury Road.”
Troker
One of Mexico’s most important cultural exports of instrumental music. “Noisy, chaotic, sprawling, messy, and altogether wonderful.” - All About Jazz
Mark Lettieri
Snarky Puppy's Mark Lettieri is a GRAMMY-winning guitarist. With an active presence online, he leads with hybridity, virtuosity, and major groove. "guitar wiz" – Music Radar
Jojo Abot
Ghanaian artist JOJO ABOT possesses a signature sound and spirit, innovating in music and visual art styles. “akin to Björk … unique, innovative sound." – AfroPop
Ron Artis II
Hailing from Hawaii, and deeply influenced by blues, gospel, soul and R&B, Ron Artis II writes with deeply personal intent. His music stands out as both urgent and timeless.
Germán López
A brilliant and prolific timple player, honoring Canary folk alongside with Flamenco, West African rhythm, jazz, and a 21st century approach to performing “island music.”
Becca Stevens
Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Becca Stevens draws from jazz, chamber pop, indie rock, and folk. “Intimate, ruminative, jagged-edged originals” - Downbeat
Quique Escamilla
Quique Escamillia is a distinguished Mexican-Canadian musician and activist, who won a JUNO Award for World Music Album of the Year in 2017.
Halie Loren
International, award-winning Halie Loren performs jazz standards and original songs in multiple languages, influenced broadly by pop, folk, and even gospel music.
