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,…
Lara Herscovitch Lara Herscovitch is a singer-songwriter-poet-performer-author gem. As described in The Boston Globe, she brings “a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence… big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life… Herscovitch’s music blows on the embers of a lagging spirit or a dormant creative life.” Lara leads with authenticity,…
Cuee Cuee is a Black trans rapper, influencer, and advocate dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices through music and activism. Hailing from Chicago, Cuee uses his platform to shine a light on the unique challenges faced by the Black trans community, addressing issues such as discrimination, healthcare access, and economic inequality.…
Floco Torres Floco Torres is a Hip-Hop Musician, Producer, Composer, 1/2 of the Hip-Hop duo Free Black!, Graphic Designer & Community Outreach Director. 38 projects deep into his career, he has envisioned and revisioned his creative expression countless times and with this adaptive style he has gained a steady following…
Roz Malone Roslyn (Roz) Malone (she/her) is a saxophonist and vocalist originally from North Alabama, now based in Nashville, Tennessee. A Middle Tennessee State University graduate, Roz has established herself as a dynamic presence in the music industry. She has shared the stage with artists such as Keith Urban, Victor…
Dani Saldo Dani Saldo is a disabled Filipino-Canadian artist, songwriter who makes vulnerable & conversational music with moody melancholy & dreamy coming of age productions. Her music is genuine & honest as she explores love & self-discovery. With a proven track record, her song “All I Need” premiered in Anna…
María José Montijo Esotérica Tropical (María José Montijo), a queer Boricua bruja, defies boundaries with her show-stopping voice, intuitive folk harp, Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba rhythms, and electronic innovation. Her music challenges colonial mentality while championing sovereignty and surrealism. In 2009, destiny bestowed a Celtic harp upon Esotérica Tropical on a…
Gregory Messa Gregory Messa is a freelance percussionist affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians. He has recently performed with the Eco Ensemble at UC Berkeley, The Symphony of the Hills, and the San Antonio Opera and Ballet. Greg plays congas and percussion with 'Los Nahuatlatos', a band dedicated to…
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.…
Shawna Potter Shawna Potter is an activist, educator, Intimacy Coordinator, and the lead singer of the Baltimore feminist punk band, War On Women. Through her music and her work, Shawna has been empowering people to make their community more fun and inclusive for over a decade. She created the Safer…