Artist Type: Music

With a love for wine & food that was birthed during his time as a culinary arts major at Johnson & Wales University, Brion has ambitiously sought to leave his mark on the hospitality industry. He cut his teeth working in kitchens before transitioning to front of house operations with the encouragement of his mentor,…

Cedric Mangum, trombonist and teacher in the shout band tradition of the United House of Prayer, helped start the Clouds of Heaven band almost half a century ago (featured on the Smithsonian Folkways CD SAINTS PARADISE). He cost-hosts and produces GospelSHOUT! With his family band, he’s appeared at the National Folk Festival.

As an artist-led collective, Decoda seeks to create a more compassionate and connected world through music—thoughtfully curating outstanding performances of live chamber music, facilitating creative community projects, and training the next generation of musical artists to rethink and reimagine their role in society. Decoda was founded in 2012 by musicians who first collaborated as members…

Widely recognized as an expert in technologies for learning and performing music, Teresa Marrin Nakra has made important research contributions in the study of musical expression and gesture. She is best known for her work to quantify the gestures of conductors and apply this data to the development of real-time music systems. She has twice…

Rick Schnall serves as Co-Chairman & Governor of the Charlotte Hornets and Hornets Sports & Entertainment. Along with Gabe Plotkin, Schnall led the group that purchased the Hornets from Michael Jordan in August 2023. Prior to purchasing the Hornets, Schnall had been a minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks and an alternate governor on the…

With a touch of golden allure and dedication to her craft, Celine invites you to embark on a journey where art and wine converge. Modern Hobbyist was founded in 2016 by Celine DeMaesschalck as a creative outlet for her many hobbies.She began by selling a variety of handcrafted goods but soon transitioned to specializing in…