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Music
Tariq Trotter from The Roots
Lauded for his complex lyrical content, instrumental prowess, and improvisational skill, Tariq Trotter, a.k.a. Black Thought, delivers an unforgettable performance. |
Legendary Folk Singer & Activist
Following her son's suicide, iconic singer Judy Collins survived her grief through her passion for words and music. Today, she shares her moving experience with all audiences. |
Grammy-Winning Country Legend
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in... |
New York Times Best-Selling Author & Musician
An award-winning jazz musician, McBride is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Color of Water, a memoir that has become a modern classic. Spike Lee directed the film adaptation of McBride's... |
Rapper & Actor, Law & Order: SVU
Hip-hop pioneer currently starring on Law and Order: SVU, Ice-T has risen up from the harsh realities of growing up disadvantaged to become a successful entertainer and entrepreneur. Serving as a sobering,... |
Award-Winning Entertainer
Speaker Ben Vereen's credits include Broadway's "Wicked," Roots, and Law and Order. He addresses such topics as black history and overcoming adversity. |
Broadway Star
Arguably one of the greatest voices of the new millennium, Holliday gives concerts throughout the world and performs with many symphonies across the country. Having lived with depression for over ten years, she found... |
Al Jazeera English TV Host, Musician & Social Entrepreneur
Musician, actor, activist and speaker Derrick Ashong is host of "The Derrick Ashong Experience" and Al Jazeera English's The Stream. |
Grammy Award-Winning Artist
The daughter of beloved entertainer Nat King Cole, speaker Natalie Cole has built a phenomenally successful singing career spanning 30 years. |
Political Activist / Writer
As a talented political activist, poet, journalist, essayist, hip-hop historian, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Powell is widely considered one of America's most important voices in these early years of the 21st... |
Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra
Vibrant young conductor with over 300 concerts and 33 television shows, including 19 programs for PBS to his credit. International guest conductor. |
Grammy-Winning Singer
Described as the "star next door" for her extraordinary talents and "tell it like it is" candor, Country music icon Naomi Judd provides an authentic voice to communicate complicated issues that touch upon subjects... |
Political Musical Troupe
A talented bipartisan troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-performers, the Capitol Steps have showcased their clever song parodies for four Presidents. |
Singer, Actress, Breast Cancer Survivor & Philanthropist
Olivia Newton-John has enjoyed many successes in her career. With three Grammys, numerous American Music and People's Choice Awards, five #1 hits, and 15 top ten singles to her credit, she also starred opposite... |
Grammy-Winning Singer
A soulful maven, Labelle has earned her place in Grammy-winning music royalty with her powerful high octave voice. She is also a New York Times best-selling author, television star, celebrity speaker and... |
Lead Singer of The Beach Boys
Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys, Love has been a long-time advocate for living in harmony with the environment. From crafting music about the... |
Founder of Fleetwood Mac
In his 35-year career as the driving force behind Fleetwood Mac's success, Fleetwood has learned to be a leader who knows how to nurture the talent of individuals while creating a successful and productive team.... |
Award-Winning Producer of the Beatles
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1996, and winner of both the Grammy Lifetime Achievement and Novello Awards, producer, arranger, composer, and author, Sir George Martin has had an impact and influence on music and... |
Businessman, America’s Leading Gospel Singer & Motivator
A top artist in contemporary Gospel music, and the first Gospel artist to ever go platinum, Franklin has transformed and transcended the genre. Throughout his success, he never lost sight of his faith, remaining a... |
Jazz Musician
World-renowned saxophonist Marsalis has always been a man of numerous musical interests. The 46-year-old, three-time Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer,... |
