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Iyeoka

MusicIyeoka Ivie Okoawo is a Poet and Recording Artist, a 2010 TED Global Fellow, the 2nd place 2009 Individual World Poetry Slam Champion, and a spokesperson for the Amenawon Foundation. Daughter of Nigerian-born parents who both hold Doctorate degrees from Boston University, Iyeoka was a practicing pharmacist before launching her career as a poet, singer, activist and educator. In her native Esan language, Iyeoka means “I want to be respected.” By channeling her culture and ancestral influences, she delivers an authentic and inspiring message of healing through accessing the power of the moment.Iyeoka began her musical career by founding the group The Rock by Funk Tribe,......

The Bangles

The Bangles were one of the new generation of independent all-women bands that followed The Go-Go's in the early 1980s. Consisting of Susanna Hoffs (guitar, vocals), Debbi Peterson (drums, vocals), sister Vicki Peterson (guitar, vocals,) and Annette Zilinskas, who was later replaced by Michael Steele, (bass, vocals). The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 as The Supersonic Bangs, later shortened to The Bangs. They were forced to change their name to the Bangles when a band from New Jersey, also named the Bangs, threatened to sue. The single 'Manic Monday', written by Prince launched their international career. After 3 successful albums ("All Over The......

Khia

Khia Shamone Finch Chambers (born November 8, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), simply known as Khia, Thug Misses, or the Queen of the South, is an American rapper, author, comedian and producer signed to her own Thug Misses Entertainment. Best known for her hit single My Neck, My Back (Lick It), she released her debut album Thug Misses in 2002. She has since released 2006’s Gangstress and 2008’s Nasti Muzik. Her fourth studio album, Motor Mouf/Khia Shamone was released in 2012. She was featured on Janet Jackson’s album 20 Y.O. on the single So Excited, which reached #1 on the Billboard dance chart. Her fifth album, the R'n'B-influenced "Love Locs",......

Jazzamor

Jazzamor is a German musical duo which consists of Bettina Mischke and Roland Grosch. Their music combines elements of lounge music, jazz and bossanova.When singer Bettina Mischke and keyboard player Roland Grosch decided to found Jazzamor in 2001 they perhaps did not imagine that their minimalistic lounge arrangements would take off so quickly. Two albums in three years have highlighted their productivity as they firm out their smoothe 60s jazzy sounds in Europe's main languages. The albums' commercial success have decided the pair on plunging into the live circuit with the same passion they brought to their recordings.In 2006 they released their third studio......

magee

Magee (Matt Gale) Born in May 21, 1984. From Ottawa Ontario. Synth pop artist. Source

Scrimshire

Its been a long journey for this young producer and mutli-instrumentalist, ever since his grandad introduced him to an Errol Garner record when he was 14. Scrimshires sound is steeped in jazz, soul and funk, but with a nod to contemporary sounds, and with strong popular song writing sensibilities. Scrimshires debut album Along Came The Devil One night.. is out now! Source

Nautilus

Nautilus is a name that has been used more than once. (1) An alternative rock band from Berlin, Germany, playing instrumental songs between rock, pop, jazz rock, and metal, mixed with soundscapes and the voice of singer Fabian Link.(2) A Japanese instrumental Funk/Soul trio, featuring Toshiyuki Sasaki (Drums, Synths and most original compositions), Shigeki Umezawa of Speaker Sgt. (Bass) and Daisuke Takeuchi of TRI4TH (all sorts of keyboards). Homepage at https://www.nautilusmusic.net/home(3) A Swiss progressive rock band formed in the 70s. They released two albums: 20000 Miles under the Sea (1978) and Space Storm (1980).(4) A polish shanties-folk band. Created on the......

Kemopetrol

Kemopetrol is a Finnish band from Helsinki combining traditional, moody pop sounds with intriguing modern esthetics.Guitarist Marko Soukka and keyboard player Kalle Koivisto founded Kemopetrol in November 1998, originally as an ambient music project. Vocalist Laura Närhi joined the band in January 1999, followed by drummer Teemu Nordman and bassist Kari Myöhänen later same year.Kemopetrol’s first single Child Is My Name was released at the end of 1999 and was a breakthrough success. In 2000, their debut album Slowed Down was released. Slowed Down contains music that is a mixture of rock, jazz and electronic music.In March 2002, the single Saw It on TV and, two months later,......