Scott Jacobs’ music has taken him around the world, from playing festival gigs in Australia, singing in cruise ship lounges in Bora Bora, to even busking on the streets of his hometown of Vancouver.

Soca-Soul singer Karella “DJ Diamond” Cummings left her Chemical Technologist career in Canada to study Sound Recording in Trinidad. She writes, produces, and performs in the Caribbean and beyond, specializing in soca music. Since 2019, she’s sung anthems for the Edmonton Eskimos.

Jimmy is of the Moose Cree First Nation from the community of Moose Factory, Ontario – located in James Bay and within the Nishanawbe-Aski Nation. He’s fluent in Cree language and a teacher on Indigenous culture and spirituality. Jimmy has been actively involved since moving to Toronto in 1975. He is an active volunteer in the Toronto Native Community and served as a board member with various agencies.

Coming from a family of pipers I have enjoyed piping over the past 6 years.  He’s been encouraged to play the bagpipes by his brother and he’s been dedicated to the instrument right from the start.  Apart from solo piping engagements, he’s honored to be able to perform with the Edmonton Police Pipes and Drums at many community events.

Dr. Verne Ross, a Professor and Traditional Knowledge Keeper from Cote First Nation (Sealteaux, Treaty 4, Saskatchewan), began his career in the mid-1980s advocating for Indigenous families in Regina hospitals. Founder of an Indigenous Health Program at Pasqua Hospital, he collaborates with traditional healers and interpreters in communities.

Dawn Saunders Dahl, of European descent and Red River Métis ancestry (Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Chippewa) is gifted with a Iethka (Stoney) name. She maintains Studio 209 with the Artists of Elk Run in Canmore and holds positions at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Galerie Cite at La Cite Francophone in Edmonton, and as Curator of Indigenous Public Art for Adisoke, the Ottawa Public Library and National Library and Archives Joint Facility.

Ankita hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India and has been recognized as one of the best vocalists in North America in Eastern, semi-classical and Bollywood music. She sings in multiple languages and a wide array of genres. She is a proud Canadian working her way towards her musical journey as a world music artist.

Amanda Martinez, a Canadian singer-songwriter of Mexican and South African descent, is celebrated for her unique blend of musical influences. Honored as Best World Music Artist by the Toronto Independent Music Awards and Composer of the Year by Latin Awards Canada, she’s performed sold-out shows and featured on five Putamayo label collections.

With a passion for creativity and a deep connection to Indigenous heritage, Ashley breathes life into her art, blending tradition with modern expression to captivate hearts and minds.

I.Con Twins stands for “I am CONfident.” The award-winning Chinese-Canadian singer-songwriter duo, I.Con Twins, is composed of Calvina Poon and Carmina Poon. Their music is Neo-Chinese Conscious Pop, combining Chinese instrumentation with contemporary Pop vocals to create a fresh sound that bridges the Chinese and Western cultures.