Ben Bedford

Ben Bedford

Ben Bedford In July of 2010, Bedford was named one of the “50 most significant Folk singer-songwriters of the past 50 years” by Rich Warren of WFMT-Chicago. The list also included Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, and Danny Schmidt. In May of 2018, Bedford was named…
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Kylie Griffin

Kylie Griffin

Kylie Griffin Kylie Griffin is a dedicated music educator and native of Erath, Louisiana. She served 13 years teaching music at Dozier Elementary School where she was nominated teacher of the year, and her bands have received superior ratings at both the district and state levels. Recently, Kylie was named…
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Marielle McIntosh

Marielle McIntosh

Marielle McIntosh Marielle McIntosh, also known as Marielle & The Flowers, is a musician, artist, and sustainability activist based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She focuses on music that connects people to the Earth and community through creative lyricism, improv, song circles, and performing for sustainability and community centred events and…
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Beth Watts Nelson

Beth Watts Nelson

Beth Watts Nelson Beth Watts Nelson is a Kansas City based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and lifelong student of music. In addition to solo performances, she can be heard in several projects throughout the KC area including Konza Swamp Band, CATGUT, Cee Dee Vee, and her latest endeavor, Little Miss Dynamite. Building…
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Evan Greer

Evan Greer

Evan Greer Evan Greer is a trans and queer activist, writer, and musician based in Boston. She's the director of digital rights group Fight for the Future and writes regularly about the intersection of tech policy and human rights for the Washington Post, Time, NBC News, Wired, and CNN. Her…
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Sam Thousand

Sam Thousand

Sam Thousand Sam Thousand (formerly known as Sam Trump) is an award-winning performing artist, curator, and social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in live performance, curation, and management. He began playing the trumpet at age 7 and has since performed across North America and internationally. A multi-talented musician,…
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Kareen King

Kareen King

Kareen King Kareen King, founder of The Golden Experience, is a compassionate and creative professional dedicated to enhancing the lives of aging adults and their care partners. As a Registered Drama Therapist, Keynote Speaker, and Creative Engagement Specialist, Kareen cultivates cultures that love, validate, and engage individuals in supportive living.…
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Shumaila Hemani

Shumaila Hemani

Shumaila Hemani Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D. (University of Alberta) is an ethnomusicologist, Sufi singer, soundscape composer, and former Music Faculty (Semester at Sea) whose work bridges music, mental health, and climate justice. She has been a keynote speaker and performer at the Map the Systems Canada Finals (Mount Royal University, 2024)…
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Kristen Camp

Kristen Camp

Kristen Camp Kristen Camp is a dynamic singer and songwriter from Columbia, Missouri. She has classical vocal training, has her MA in Curriculum and Instruction (K-6) from the University of Missouri, and has been singing and songwriting in the band, The January Lanterns, with her husband, Andrew, for seven years.…
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