Joanie Calem

Joanie Calem

Joanie Calem Joanie Calem began her performing career in Israel in 1983, singing folksongs in Hebrew, Ladino, Yiddish, Arabic and English, and telling Middle Eastern folk stories for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. She simultaneously worked for local NGOs supporting Jewish-Arab rapprochement and often used her music in her…
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Marilyn Walker

Marilyn Walker

Marilyn Walker A Comedian. A Rebel. A Courageous Spark of Joy: Marilyn Walker expresses her passion for a just and sustainable planet through songwriting and activist advocacy. Her eclectic background of ecosystem science, renewable energy, and activism drives her striking lyrics and enthusiastic performances. She cooks up a blend of…
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Marwan Nassar

Marwan Nassar

Marwan Nassar Marwan Nassar first picked up a guitar as a kid and discovered more than just music—he found a sense of identity and a safe space to grow. Access, however, didn’t come easily; he didn’t have the chance to study music until high school. Looking back, he wished he…
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Marcella Simien

Marcella Simien

Marcella Simien Marcella Simien is a Louisiana-born, ninth-generation Creole artist, touring/recording musician, teaching artist, yoga instructor, and co-owner of Swamp Soul Records and Reynolds Audio. A daughter of two-time GRAMMY winner Terrance Simien, she’s known for a genre-blending sound rooted in Creole tradition and contemporary production.Her latest album- written, performed,…
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Colescott Rubin

Colescott Rubin

Colescott Rubin Colescott Rubin is a time-traveling creole musical entertainer & educator with a whimsical flair for vaudeville & circus. He is an award-winning bassist/tubist/singer/songwriter known internationally for playing originals & improvised songs while unicycling, doing acrobatics, and other stage antics. He plays sold-out shows coast-to-coast for audiences of all…
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Patricia Shih

Patricia Shih

Patricia Shih Patricia Shih is a multiple national award-winning singer-songwriter, visual artist, filmmaker, author, educator and former TV show host. Her uplifting "music with meaning" touches the hearts, minds and funny bones of her listeners and involves them directly with full audience participation. Ms. Shih tours North America, delighting audiences…
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Cory Hills

Cory Hills

Cory Hills Multi-percussionist, composer, and Grammy award-winning artist Cory Hills thrives on breaking down musical barriers through creative, interdisciplinary projects. He has received degrees from Northwestern University, Queensland Conservatorium, and the University of Kansas, and was awarded a research fellowship to Institute Fabrica. Currently, Hills is an active performer, composer,…
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Little Miss Ann

Little Miss Ann

Little Miss Ann Little Miss Ann is a Filipina-American, Nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 family music albums. She is also a former Chicago Public School teacher, an instructor at the iconic Old Town School of Folk Music, the daughter of immigrants, and a social rights activist. She…
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Ants On a Log

Ants On a Log

Ants On a Log Ants on a Log— Julie Be (they/them) and Miles Crabtree (he/him)— is a Philadelphia-based duo performing for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and a delight for children…
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Lisa Redfern

Lisa Redfern

Lisa Redfern With 11 solo recordings to her credit, award-winning singer and songwriter Lisa Redfern has opened for some of her favorites: The Roches, Dave Mallett, Livingston Taylor, Cindy Kallet and has shared duets with Pete Seeger. For 10 years she produced a popular "Songwriters in the Round Series" -…
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