Jon Sabillón Alejandro Jon Sabillón is a multidisciplinary artist and creative entrepreneur from Honduras who is redefining the boundaries of the DJ booth. Exploring the frontiers of the musical unknown, Jon pioneers the concept of ""Animistic DJing""—treating his sets as living musical ecosystems that seamlessly weave genres, cultures, and species…
Paolo Dumancas Paolo Dumancas is a jazz trombonist, computer hardware engineer, arts administrator, and nonprofit leader based in Austin, Texas. He is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of ATX Artists for Social Impact, a grassroots nonprofit that builds partnerships between local artists and community organizations to uplift emerging artists and…
Yano Rivera La Peña Community Chorus was founded in 1978 by Chilean refugees and their community of supporters in Berkeley, California. Our group is a multi-generational choir and ensemble, dedicated to justice, equality, and peace through music. Yano Rivera is a tenor in the chorus. He grew up on a…
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…
Amber Epps HollyHood is a seasoned hip hop artist, educator, interdisciplinary visual, and healing and spiritual arts practitioner based in Pittsburgh. Described by a fan as “a cross between Missy Elliott and Cardi B,” her work blends modern hip hop with an old school sensibility, what she defines as adult…
David Borné David Borné is a Nashville based independent singer/songwriter/artist who has been singing for his supper for over 20 years. After honing his skills in bar bands from Louisiana to Tennessee, Borné burst on the songwriting scene in Nashville with the release of his 2016 debut, Break My Heart,…
Camille Sledge Camille Sledge is a prominent figure in Phoenix's music and education scene, serving as a co-founder and leader of the School of Hip Hop PHX (SOHH), a nonprofit organization established in 2014 with her husband, William Feggins. Since 2014, the School of Hip-Hop (SOHH) has been working to…
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,…
Bo Shimmin Bo Shimmin (Pueblo of Acoma) is a dynamic and versatile tenor whose captivating performances have earned him recognition on both national and international stages. Bo brings a unique blend of passion and technical mastery to his craft, consistently delivering compelling interpretations of a diverse repertoire. Trained at prestigious…
Annick Odom For over a decade, Annick Odom has used music as a tool for social change, engaging with communities through performance, education, and collaborative projects. As a Belgian-American performer-composer, songwriter, and storyteller, she bridges traditional folk music with contemporary composition, creating works that amplify cultural heritage and community voices.…
