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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Jesus Dre Olivas

Jesus Dre Olivas

Jesus Dre Olivas Jesus Olivas is a certified audio engineer and published music producer who believes deeply in the power of music to bring people together and spark change. Over the years, he has worked with youth in low-income communities as a music director, helping them explore creativity, build confidence,…
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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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Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are an eclectic folk festival on their own terms. They have entertained the Queen of Thailand, been keynote singers for the AFL-CIO, performed at hundreds of folk festivals, appeared on the "Today Show" and on National…
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Chao Tian

Chao Tian

Chao Tian CHAO TIAN is a Chinese dulcimer virtuoso, improviser, sound designer, and visual artist. Her dexterity has led to her breaking down barriers and working across creative genres. In her work, she explores the distinct sounds and techniques of the Chinese dulcimer in order to create a multidimensional sensation…
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