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King Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for his influence on the development of dub in the 1960s and 1970s. Tubby's innovative studio work, which saw him elevate the role of record producer to a creative height previously only reserved for composers and musicians, would prove to be highly influential across many genres of popular music. He is often cited as the inventor of the concept of the remix Read more on Last.fm

Nabihah Iqbal (born in London on 22 April 1988) is an English musician, writer and broadcaster. She first released music under the alias Throwing Shade in 2013 whilst contributing vocals to Sophie's early releases such as "Lemonade". She switched to her birth name for her 2017 debut album "Weighing of the Heart". In 2023, she released "Dreamer". Read more on Last.fm

Known for their experimental programming and daring collaborations, the work of Manchester Collective has expanded at breakneck speed since their formation in 2016. They now play in concert halls, warehouses and factory spaces across Europe and the UK, performing a combination of cutting edge contemporary music, classical masterpieces, and staged work to a hungry, new audience. New music is of vital importance to the Collective – in recent years Read more on Last.fm

Rakhi Singh is a violinist, music director, and composer based between Manchester and London, England. In 2016, she co-founded Manchester Collective, which performed their second proms in as many years this Summer, led by Rakhi. As a collaborator, she has developed and performed collaborative work for the likes of London Southbank Centre (alongside Vessel & NYX Electronic Drone Choir for NMB 2022), Royal Opera House (alongside Blackhaine), and on Read more on Last.fm

Tamil Nadu-raised and New York-born critically acclaimed vocalist Ganavya lives, learns, and loves fluidly from the nexus of many frameworks and understandings. Hers is a deeply profound and rooted voice. A multidisciplinary creator, she is a soundsmith and wordsmith. Trained as an improviser, scholar, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist, she maintains an inner library of “spi/ritual” blueprints offered to her by an intergenerational constellation of collaborators, continuously anchoring her practice in pasts, presents and, futures. Read more on Last.fm

Based in Budapest, Muzsikás is widely considered to be the foremost Hungarian folk ensemble in the world. Together with renowned vocalist Márta Sebestyén, they revivify traditional Hungarian folk music, not only of gypsy descent, but of the true Hungarian roots that composer Béla Bartók considered to be the greatest in the world. Muzsikás own website is www.muzsikas.hu, which is also in English. Read more on Last.fm

Tigran Hamasyan was born in Gyumri, Armenia, in 1987. From the age of 2 he showed an extraordinary interest towards music. The tape player and piano became preferable than many other toys he had. At the age of 3 he was singing a great deal of Led Zeppelin's, Deep Purple's, Beatles', Louis Armstrong's, and Queens' songs; trying to accompany himself on the piano. At the age of 7 he entered the world of jazz. He studied jazz melodies, improvising on piano. Read more on Last.fm

Oliver Coates plays the cello and is in demand throughout the UK and internationally. As a solo artist he has performed in China, Russia, Brazil and across Europe. Oliver is known for his collaborations with some of the leading musicians of our time in all genres. His awards include the Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award 2011 and he is an Artist in Residence at Southbank Centre, London. In addition to solo sets and recitals for festivals Read more on Last.fm

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Tigran Hamasyan was born in Gyumri, Armenia, in 1987. From the age of 2 he showed an extraordinary interest towards music. The tape player and piano became preferable than many other toys he had. At the age of 3 he was singing a great deal of Led Zeppelin's, Deep Purple's, Beatles', Louis Armstrong's, and Queens' songs; trying to accompany himself on the piano. At the age of 7 he entered the world of jazz. He studied jazz melodies, improvising on piano. Read more on Last.fm