Ruby Ibarra
Born in the Philippines, Ruby spent the first 4 years of her life in Tacloban City before her family eventually settled in San Lorenzo, California. In 2010, Ruby began releasing multiple videos on Youtube, which created a buzz after several of those videos were featured on XXL Magazine and Worldstar Hip Hop. Ruby released her debut mixtape, Lost in Translation, hosted by DJ Kay Slay, which premiered that same night on Shade 45 Satellite Radio in New York City. Since its release, Lost in Translation has accumulated over 50,000 Soundcloud streams and nearly 100,000 digital downloads. Ruby's unmatched talent and work ethic has allowed her to be featured on Buzzfeed, NPR, and Huffington Post, while having the opportunity to perform on large stages such as Rock the Bells Festival, Paid Dues Festival, and Araneta Coliseum. Ruby is currently on billboards in Time Square in her new collaboration with MasterCard and the Grammys.
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj
Satinder Sartaaj is an internationally known singer best recognized for his well decorated career in Punjabi-Sufi music. The famed poet holds a Doctorate in Sufi music, and is widely sighted for his spellbinding performances in front of the many thousands that gather at his concerts around the world. His collaborations with Nelly Furtado, Talib Kweli, and Shabana Azmi on the film The Black Prince have helped graduate this prolific performer to a grander audience in 2018. The upcoming digital release of The Black Prince will punctuate one of the defining films of the Indian diaspora of this last year. His humble reflection of being the first Indian man with a turban to walk the red carpet at Cannes is in stride with the modesty Sartaaj champions. Sartaaj's upcoming music promises to deliver the sound that has defined his name, except this year, many more around the world will be listening.
G Yamazawa
G Yamazawa is an MC, poet, and teaching artist born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. A National Poetry Slam Champion and Kundiman Fellow, G has toured over 200 universities domestically and internationally including Princeton, Dartmouth, and NYU-Abu Dhabi. Since transitioning into music full-time, G has garnered over 7 million views across Facebook and YouTube, and over 5 million streams on Spotify alone. His single "North Cack" peaked at #3 on Spotify's Viral 50 chart powered by Billboard, and his debut album "Shouts to Durham" independently charted at #34 on iTunes Top 100 Rap Albums.
Amar Sandhu
Amar Sandhu, was born and raised in the USA, making the most amazing Urban Punjabi music around. You may be familiar with his music and if you've ever caught a live show, you know how he keeps the crowd going. He strives to make music that’s unlike any other, which has earned him the most amazing fans all across the world. he really could not do this without his fans, so thank you to each and every one. He has performed for thousands and headlined shows around the globe. His goal is to make sure the audience feels his energy and sings along with him. He hopes to continue pushing boundaries, bridging cultural divides with my music for the years coming.
Siva Kaneswaran
A fascinating life prepared him to make such a statement. Born in Ireland the youngest of eight kids to a Sri Lankan father and Irish mother, SIVA got hooked on soul and R&B as a child. In order to overcome a speech impediment, he sang when he couldn’t speak—mimicking favorites such as Lionel Richie and Sade. By high school, he picked up guitar and grew as a writer. Moving to London, his first music audition led to a spot in The Wanted in 2009.
The Lost Strings
The Sounds of India's country-side meets the modern hip-hop and rap scene. A New Era of East meets West. The Lost Strings music incorporates a rare Indian classical instrument, called the Dilruba (Dil-roo-bah). Dilruba in Persian language means an instrument that enlightens the soul. Capturing sound of this amazing instrument is a great feat due to the depth and span of its frequencies. The Lost Strings has brought new life to these forgotten sounds, fusing it with modern hip-hop and rap beats to bring listeners something entirely unique.
KiDi
KiDi is a Ghanaian high-life and afrobeats singer-songwriter producer. He is signed to Lynx Entertainment, MadeInENY, EMPIRE and is best known for his hit single ‘Odo’ among his many awards. KiDi was recently included in BBC’s “10 African Music Stars To Look Out For In 2021” list.
Armaan Gupta
New York based music producer, DJ and entrepreneur, Kahani, has built a career around catchy music. Real name Armaan Gupta, he balances his time between crafting beats with live percussion and melodic instruments from India, and helping artists grow with his label and collective, Nonresident.
The Legacy of Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri is the living legend of Bollywood, known as the "Disco King" who was India's most successful music director of the 1980's. He has worked with the biggest names in Indian music history including Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik, AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam. Bappi entered the Guinness Book of World Records for recording over 180 songs for 33 films in 1986, and has composed over 5,000 songs in over 600 films over his 40 year career. Bappi's music was the first to be sampled by urban artists from America and the UK, including Dr. Dre ("Addicted") and MIA ("Jimmy Jimmy") which sold millions of copies around the world. In late 2016, Bappi Lahiri lent his voice to the character of Tamatoa in the Hindi-dubbed version of Disney's hit film "Moana" ; he also composed and sang a song in the film.
Saum G
Saum G is an American born music producer, Cello player, and vocalist. His unmistakable sound is anchored in electronic dance music and is masterfully fused with his Cello to form a marriage of thunder and lightning. This balance of form and function stands in unison with Saum's dynamic skill set and his ability to blend his musical disciplines into one deliberate presentation. Recently, his campaign to marry social initiative with his music was on display as he performed at the United Nations headquarters, in New York, in support of their efforts to rid the world of Human Trafficking. Saum G's inclusion in the Universal Pictures Studios film "Bring It On" and his performance at Coachella follow the trajectory many expect to see of this young music maker, however, his story is just beginning.
RMS
RMS is a 22 year old Indian-American rapper and producer from New Jersey. RMS’s roots as a filmmaker and film composer shine through in his discography, as he couples poignant story telling with cinematic soundscapes. He aims to merge conceptual lyricism, soulful instrumentation, and his experiences as a child of immigrants in a way that ultimately allows him to bring a sound of his own to the hip-hop scene. RMS has headlined shows at venues like Milkboy Arthouse, and has opened for artists like Felly and Healy in 2019.
Sammy Chand
As Executive Producer of the White House Initiative album Act To Change, Sammy Chand’s title track provides the inspirational message of self-empowerment and awareness through hip hop. He is also the Executive Producer of the Anti-Human Trafficking album to benefit the United Nations and their fight against human slavery. His music has been featured in over 60 film and television shows and is considered a pioneer of the South Asian music scene in North America. Sammy is a past winner of the Los Angeles Citizen of the Year award. Sammy has been a trendsetter in the South Asian music scene worldwide, as he has long been credited for igniting the Indian Hip Hop scene worldwide. His list of collaborations include some of the music industry's biggest names.
“The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.
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