Larkin Poe is an American blues rock duo formed by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. They are known for their expressive use of slide guitar and their fusion of blues and Southern rock. In 2024 they won the Grammy Contemporary Blues Album award.

Bixiga 70 is a Brazilian Afrobeat band formed in São Paulo. Known for its fusion of African rhythms with funk, jazz, and Brazilian music, it stands out for the contagious energy in its live performances.

She is an Australian bassist, composer, and music teacher. A member of the Jazz & Gender Justice Institute. She won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.

Gabriel Grossi is a Brazilian harmonica player, composer, and producer. He is recognized for blending jazz, choro, and Brazilian instrumental music. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his technique and creativity.

The Brooks, a funk-soul collective from Montreal inspired by James Brown, blends funk, soul, R&B, afrobeat, and jazz. Acclaimed in Europe and the Americas, they have won awards such as GAMIQ, Independent Music Awards, and ADISQ.

Fred Sunwalk is one of the biggest names in contemporary Brazilian blues. The guitarist, singer, and songwriter has performed at the biggest blues and jazz festivals in Brazil, as well as in the United States and Europe. He has opened shows for Buddy Guy, Little Jimmy King, Eric Gales, and others.

Mark Lettieri is an American guitarist, composer, and music producer. He is a member of the band Snarky Puppy and a solo artist. He has won multiple Grammy Awards with the band.

Cris Crochemore is a guitarist from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, now living in Texas. He is known for his blues, rock, and jazz, and recognized for his technique and expressiveness on the guitar.

Nubya Garcia, a British saxophonist and composer, is a leading figure in contemporary jazz. Her Caribbean and African influences are reflected in award-winning albums. She is a winner of awards such as the Mercury Prize and the Parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year.

Afrojazz has Africa as its foundation, but also uses influences from all other places. The band, which started as part of an academic project, ended up becoming a hit and gaining recognition in other parts of the world. Afro-Brazilian music with all the influences from the perspective of the African diaspora in Brazil and the world.

Stanley Jordan is an innovative guitarist, known for his "touch" technique and four Grammy nominations. He blends jazz, rock, and blues in performances around the world, creating virtuoso, creative performances marked by great musical sensitivity. "Stanley Plays Jimi" recreates the experience of a Jimi Hendrix show in a trio format, uniting rock, blues, and jazz. More than a tribute, Stanley Jordan reimagines Hendrix's work with creativity, keeping its essence and energy alive in an innovative spectacle.