Emmy Parker is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Musicians Coalition.

Dave Hampton is a master of solutions at the highest degree of execution. He is a 40+ year Grammy Award winning veteran of the audio recording industry. In addition to engineering, he also consults with manufacturers on new technology, lecturers on survival in the industry, and continues to design custom studios and creative spaces for some of entertainments top artists. Dave has authored 4 books for Hal Leonard Music Publishers. In the summer of 2001 Dave was the first engineer to use Pro Tools to live mix a concert in surround sound, for Herbie Hancock’s Future 2 Future World Tour. Dave served as Technical Director of Paisley Park Studios as well as his other residences in California for several years. While at Paisley Park Dave would design and build several special one of a kind machines just for Prince’s use.

Mr. Hampton is an integral asset to the Engineering Team of Building Simple, Inc., an innovative, sustainable shipping container construction company owned by drummer and fellow Prince alum, Queen Cora. He is responsible for design and integration of key solutions for the special needs of all projects with concentration in Acoustics, Environmental and Structural for domestic and international expansion.

Among his list clients you will find generations of talent from every genre of music. Marcus Miller, Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, and Babyface, NeYo, RZA, Too Short, Chicago, Bill Withers and more. He serves as Technical consultant for the Estate of Jazz great Miles Davis and is now part of the design team for Volume Ventures Studios.

Described by Live Nation Ones to Watch as “Quite possibly one of the most in-demand international drummers on earth”, Chris Johnson is regularly seen by audiences of millions through his work with icons such as Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Seal and J-Lo.

As Lady Gaga’s go-to drummer, the last few years have seen Chris performing as a fixture on her Las Vegas Residency, Enigma, as well as playing on her Joanne tour and huge one-off shows such as Coachella, the opening of Apple HQ in California and the Super Bowl.

Chris is also the first choice drummer of global pop sensation Camila Cabello, and his work with her has included performances at the 2019 GRAMMYs, the iHeartRADIO music festival. 

Chris’ career credits also include international songwriting and production success with multiple tracks on Snoop Dogg’s, Bible of Love, which entered at no. 1 on the Billboard Gospel charts. He also features extensively on the soundtrack album of the Oscar-winning A Star is Born with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, which won four GRAMMYs and went straight to No. 1 in the Billboard 200, and UK Official Charts following its release.

Chris also has a plethora of global TV credits to his name most recently as the feature drummer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and prior to that on Fox’s The Four, with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, DJ Khalid and Meghan Trainor. He has also featured in the film documentary Hired Gun.

Chris understands the music business and endorses top music brands Yamaha, Remo, Sabian and Vater. With his impressive social media presence and the ability to harness those of the world’s biggest artists, he is a recognizable, aspirational and credible face sitting right at the heart of the global music industry.

Inspirational and genuine, Divinity Roxx has earned the reputation of irrefutable front-woman of her own genre-busting and compelling musical journey. 

Her career as a bass-player skyrocketed after attending a bass camp led by the legendary Victor Wooten where she was invited to tour with him three months after the camp. 

After touring with Victor for five years, she became the bass player and Assistant Musical Director for Beyoncé. She was given a featured solo by the artist on the ‘Beyoncé Experience’ and ‘I..Am Sasha Fierce’ tours and DVD’s. She also composed original music for the I…AM Sasha Fierce tour and DVD.

Divinity has appeared on countless television shows including The Grammy’s, Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, The Arsenio Hall Show, Ellen, and The American Music Awards, with personal highlights including a special performance at The White House and an appearance on the hit TV show ‘Soul Man’. She is the current bass player in the Black Girls Rock Orchestra, which airs on BET and is the touring bassist and Musical Director for the powerhouse singer and performer, Fantasia. 

Despite her appearances with so many legendary and iconic figures, it is in her solo performance that Divinity shines brightest. She combines virtuosic bass playing with an eclectic mash-up of hip-hop, rock and funk that she calls ‘Alternative Soul’. Her passion for composition combined with her lyrical prowess and electrifying stage presence captivates audiences worldwide. 

Her 2016 release ‘ImPossible’ received critical acclaim and earned her an Independent Music Award for ‘Best Spoken Word Album’, further highlighting the depth of her lyrical aptitude. The album features the    Keith Harris produced song ‘We Are,’ inspired by her former poetry professor the late great June Jordan. The album also features an appearance by her mentor and five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Victor Wooten.

She is currently performing, teaching, and writing multiple projects including a new album, a stage play, and a series of children’s books and music.

Aaron Spears is a Grammy-Nominated Music Producer with a nomination for for his work on Usher’s blockbuster album Confessions in 2004, and a sought-after musician with a who’s-who list of touring and recording credits. 

Notably one of the most passionate, yet humble musicians in the industry, Aaron has hit the road and studio with such wildly popular artists as: Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood, Lil Wayne, Usher, Jordin Sparks, Chaka Khan, Adam Lambert, Israel Houghton, Mary Mary, Gideon Band, Chrisette Michelle, Chamilionaire, David Cook, Joanne Rosario, The Backstreet Boys, Miley Cyrus, Tiziano Ferro, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga. 

Aaron has also taken his talents to television, serving as the music coordinator and drummer for season 3 of Fox’s hit TV show, The Masked Singer. Plus, you might have caught him as the house drummer on the 2019 pilot episode of NBC’s Songland.

In between touring and his responsibilities behind the kit for these major productions, Aaron finds joy traveling the globe and sharing his gift of music performing drum workshops, clinics, drum camps and masterclasses. 

His style is one born from those that inspired him, the likes of Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Vinie Colaiuta, Marvin McQuitty and Gerald Heyward amongst many others. Aaron is the quintessential drummer, and his “in the pocket” style of playing mixed with his explosive creativity and authentic delivery is unparalleled.

Queen Cora Coleman is an author, music and film producer, business owner, and internationally acclaimed drummer, hailing from Houston, Texas. 

Highlights of her 17-year drumming career include international pop icons, Prince, Beyoncé and Zucchero. 

Queen Cora made NFL history as the only drummer to have performed in two of the NFLs Top 10 Super Bowl Half-time Shows XLI and XLVII with both Prince and Beyoncé. 

She has performed in over 40 countries, countless television shows, documentaries and has recorded on a host of albums. Among notable appearances, Queen Cora has been the house drummer for the acclaimed Black Girls Rock Awards since the 2010 debut on the BET Network. 

After graduating valedictorian of Kashmere High School in Houston, Queen Cora went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. While serving as Keynote Speaker for Howard’s College of Fine Arts Commencement in 2017, Queen Cora was honored with Howard University’s prestigious Blue Flame Distinguished Alumni Award.

She has authored three youth empowerment books: GAGU, Who Am I? and Who Am I? The Journey Journal. An active entrepreneur, Queen Cora is the Founder & CEO of The VIVO Club, Inc., shipping container construction company Building Simple, Inc., and is the leader/drummer of The Queen Cora Orchestra. She resides in Houston, Texas and Los Angeles, California.

Southern California native Nisan Cumming Stewart is a celebrated drummer, record producer, and songwriter—working with an array of artists and serving as drummer for ABC’s Dancing With the Stars.

Currently, the musical director for Jamie Foxx and 50 Cent, Nisan worked with Timbaland and Missy Elliott on Missy Elliott’s earlier work (This Is Not a Test!). 

He co-produced Karen Clark Sheard’s 2002 album 2nd Chance, and co-produced and co-wrote the Nelly Furtado single “No Hay Igual” (from her 2006 album Loose) with Timbaland. Stewart and Timbaland also co-wrote and produced a song for Busta Rhymes’s 2006 album The Big Bang. Nisan is also the founder of gospel music group The Soul Seekers. 

Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Nisan spent his formative years as a drummer in his father Bishop Carl Stewart’s church. 

After receiving an Associates degree in English from Cerritos College, he decided to pursue his life long hobby of playing drums and landed his first gig with Sony recording artist Puff Johnson. 

In addition to Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx, 50 Cent, Nelly Furtado, and The Soul Seekers, Nisan’s resume also went on to include Patti LaBelle, Beyonce, Ginuwine, Tweet, Playa, Magoo, and beloved R&B/Pop star Aaliyah.

Highly sought-after drummer John “Lil’ John” Roberts thrives is the industry’s ultimate heartbeat. The Philadelphia native emerged as a noted child prodigy—playing alongside Christian McBride and Joey Defranceso at the age 16 in the Duke Ellington Orchestra (created and directed by Wynton Marsalis).

John went on to study for two years at renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston under a full scholarship. He began his touring career with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith). Upon moving to Atlanta, he quickly began recording and touring with Dionne Farris, Monica, The Goodie MOB, and more. Filling in on request for Jonathan Moffet, John began performing with Janet Jackson at 23, and toured with her for two decades. 

His acclaimed work with George Howard made John a top contender in Contemporary Jazz circuits, working with the great George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell, George Benson and more. 

Also among his extensive credits, John has worked with: Al Green, Anita Baker, Anthony Hamilton, B.B. King, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Bilal, Common, Dave Chappelle (Juke Joint Tour), Earth, Wind & Fire, Elton John, Erykah Badu, Frank McComb, India.Arie, Joss Stone, Jamie Foxx, Jill Scott, Lucy Pearl, Mary J. Blige, and more who continue to seek out Lil John. 

His television appearances include: American Idol, American Music Awards, houseband drummer for the Monique Show, Queen Latifah Show, Ray Charles Tribute (Live at the Staples Center), Tribute to Quincy Jones, MTV Music Awards, Billboard Awards, Image Awards, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Chris Rock Show, Oprah, The View, Saturday Night Live, Stevie Wonder’s “A House Full of Toys” Tribute and more. 

Along with writing and producing for so many and leading his own band The Chronicle, Lil John released his own personal debut The Heartbeat in 2014, featuring Stokley of Mint Condition, Eric Roberson, Robert Glasper, Anthony David, and more. 

In 2019, John teamed with fellow Berklee alum, bassist Richie Goods, for an album dedicated to the great Mulgrew Miller, My Left Hand Man, supported by an international tour.

Hailing from a family of musicians in Dallas, Texas, Searight came up alongside artists like Erykah Badu, Norah Jones, and Roy Hargrove at the world-famous Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts.

He won a Grammy Award at age 18 with his own group, God’s Property, who changed the face of Gospel music with their debut album. 

Known to the creative community as “Sput,” the producer, composer, arranger, and CEO has worked with vast array of artists such as GhostNote, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Nicholas Payton, Kirk Franklin, Shaun Martin, Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Cory Henry, Bill Laurance, and Juston Stanton.

World-renowned guitarist, composer and songwriter Kat Dyson tours and performs with some of the biggest musical stars on the planet.

Widely recognized for her work on-road and in-studio with beloved late icon Prince, the Southern-born performer continues to tour internationally with Cyndi Lauper, the B-52s, and Italian rock and blues legend Zucchero.

She has worked with Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Stevie Wonder, Sting, Mick Jagger, Sarah McLachlan, Carlos Santana, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Brice WIllis, Nona Hendrix, Ivan Neville, Donny Osmond, Odetta, rap artist T.I., Seal, Joi, George Clinton and the P-Funk AllStars, Musique Soulchild, Res, Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, The Winans, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, as well as late greats Natalie Cole, Phoebe Snow, Big Mamma Thornton, Ben E. King, Bo Diddley, and BB King, and more.

In June 2016, she participated in the BET Prince Tribute performance with Sheila E. In the May 2017 edition of Guitar Player magazine, she made the 50 Sensational Female Guitarist List, plus her music is included in the She Rocks, Vol. 1 compilation on Steve Vai’s label Favored Nations.

In 2018, she was a part of Toshi Reagon’s special all-female superband (Powerjam) for Afropunk, featuring a special appearance by Angela Davis. And in 2020, she appeared at The Grammys with Usher and Sheila E. and as a part of the house band for the CBS television special Let’s Go Crazy-The Grammy Salute to Prince.

She continues to serve as musical director for Jessica Care Moore’s blockbuster Black Women Rock production, and plays with three all-female jazz/R&B bands: Jazz in Pink, Hit Like a Girl and Rocksugah for the SheRock Awards at the NAMM show.

More session work highlights include Keb’Mo’, Ziggy Marley, Sheila E, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Mick Jagger (Alfie soundtrack), as well as her own studio release, Colour Kommentary (EP).

Los Angeles-based—via Montreal, New York City, and Minneapolis—Kat also composes music for television and film.