Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA)

Get down to the uplifting big band energy of Empire Strikes Brass, guaranteed to transport audiences with their soaring harmonies and captivating horn section.

Afro-funksters Kaleta & Super Yamba Band are known for their explosive live shows teeming with danceable rhythms and a vivacious energy that brings out the boogie in audiences from all walks of life.

Reimagining everything from classic reggae to American pop music through violin, Sons of Mystro fuse the best of classical and catchy.

Doctor Nativo’s sublime blend of Guatemalan reggae, cumbia and hip-hop embodies Mayan spirituality and socio-political activism.

Named one of Paste Magazine and Daytrotter’s “Top 10 R&B/Soul Artists of 2017,” Remember Jones is an inimitable soul and pop vocalist, bandleader and storyteller, bursting with charisma and talent that leaves audiences spellbound.

Canon is an up-and-coming Chicago MC telling stories of identity, struggle and perseverance over anthemic beats and soulful production.

Tonina is an independent singer/songwriter, bassist, music journalist and poet from St. Louis, whose masterful take on jazz and soul fusion will dazzle.

Get ready for a kinetic blast of new-wave glam, indie pop and dance music courtesy of Nashville rockers, The Foxies.

Trailblazing bluesman Mr. Sipp, “The Mississippi Blues Child,” plays his signature take on classic blues rock, complete with soaring guitar riffs and down-home melodies.

Sway to the indelible R&B and neo-soul vibes of GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton.