6.13.2015

JUNE IS BLACK MUSIC MONTH: SALUTING MANDRILL INC., GARNIKA, THE NEW MUSIC SEMINAR AND BLACK MUSICIANS THE WORLD OVER!

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

As you all know - or should - June is BLACK MUSIC MONTH!  This is the time we come together to salute some of the most creative, talented and influential segment of our people - the musicians, composers, singers, technicians and performers who keep us entertained and inspired. 

Some of us are born with the capacity to sing and get up in front of audiences without fear or trepidation, and manifest the wonderful gift God gave us.  Others work tirelessly to perfect their performances.  Some form music groups, others are part of music ensembles.  Others are appreciators - or fans - who come out to support and enjoy the show; buy their albums, listen to them on the radio.

Regardless of whether it's Jazz, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, HipHop, Rap, African, Caribbean - it's all our music!!  And we get to enjoy and celebrate a double/triple dose of it for the entire month of June.  There is practically no place - at least not in New York and other parts of the Eastern Seaboard, and California, that some kind of salute is not taking place. The very atmosphere is alive with music - as they come together to appreciate each other, learn new techniques, study the business, have jam sessions, and award each other for jobs well done.

Of course in the context of this month-long celebration, I salute the men in my life who were the consummate musicians - Lou Wilson (Love of My Life) of MANDRILL, INC., and his brothers, Ric, Carlos, and Wilfredo - who founded, and made up the nucleus of the group.  I am also saluting another important man in my life - our Handsome Son (he hates it when I call him "Handsome," but he truly is) Rais Wilson, also known as The One Son Lion Ra, who is the founder of the group GARNIKA. 

MANDRILL:  LOU, CARLOS, RIC, AND WOLF WILSON - Founding members of the group, NYC 2011


Lou fairly oozed with music from every pore of his being.  Everything he touched became a musical instrument - every sound a concept for a new song.  Our son has the same DNA - and I'm fairly sure that some, if not all, of our Grands have some of that very same raw talent germinating inside them as well.  

So during Black Music Month, I salute the music of MANDRILL - and the forty-plus years they performed, delighted and inspired people all over the world.  The confluence of Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, New York, Africa, and all parts of the Caribbean, laced with jazz, R & B, is what took their music from great to sensational, and inspired Kanye West and others to adapt it to some of their signature work.  I defy anyone to listen to FenceWalk, or Ape Is High, and remain seated in their chairs.  It can't be done!  Their fan base still remains, though, sadly Lou, who did 90% of the composing and lyrics,  joined the Ancestor/Angels  two and a half years ago.  The integrity of the music still stands for all times - a treasure trove of some of the greatest music ever.  Between the four Wilson Brothers alone, they played at least 60 instruments.  



MANDRILL LOGO
Add to that the other musicians who have been a part of the group off and on, you could possibly see 80 instruments on stage - congas, trumpet, trombone, saxaphone, snares, flute, cymbals, ago-go (cow bells) sekere, tambourines, keyboards, violins - and these were all played by live musicians who also sang, and performed (Lou would leap across the stage and continued to do so until he passed on at the age of 71).  If you've not listened to the music of MANDRILL for quite some time, check them out at www.mandrillis.com  Like Muhammad Ali - whose theme music they composed and performed for his movie THE GREATEST - MANDRILL is the Greatest of All Times!!

Like Mandrill, GARNIKA is definitely cutting its own swath, making its own mark - departing from the mundane and taking it to a new level.  They have taken funk to a new level, synchopated rhythms emanating from four young men - who have filtered their contemporary lyrics through the tenor of the times - when things are much more fast paced and hyped.  Looking for their own niche in the music industry, they're based in Philadelphia and have been performing in many of the local clubs in the area.  Check them out and "LIKE" them on FaceBook!
RAIS WILSON a/k/a One Son Lion RA of GARNIKA

Black Music Month is not just about accolades, as I mentioned earlier, but also about the business of music, which, like show business, requires specialized knowledge if you are going to survive, thrive, earn a living and manage your careers.  In view of those imperatives, The New Music Seminar was formed.  Friend, associate, and producer/promoter, Sparkie Martin, forwarded this information to me - and I'm sharing it with those who are either in the industry, or want to become a part of it.



New Music Seminar 2015. Now for some good updates.
New York City will be buzzing with the leaders- and future executives of the music business...along with the next generation of music stars. 

Movements, Intensives, Open Forums, Networking, Live Performances.
Are you one of the 1,500?

Please Welcome the First 50 NMS Speakers!
Nile Rodgers at the 2014 New Music Seminar
We're covering all sectors of the music business and getting the teams in place.  

So, to kick things off, here's the first 50 speakers you don't want to miss!


Andreas Katsambas - Founder and CEO, The End Records
Avery Lipman - Co-President, Republic Records
Billy Mann - CEO, Green & Bloom/TOPL1NE
Brad Navin - CEO, The Orchard
Chloe Weise - A&R, RCA Records
Chris Atlas - SVP of Marketing, Island/Def Jam
Craig Balsam - Co-Founder, Razor & Tie
Craig Kallman - Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records
Cristina Alesci - Reporter, CNN
Daniel Glass - Founder and President, Glassnote Entertainment
Danny Strick - Co-President, Sony/ATV Music Publ.
David Macias - President, Thirty Tigers
Dominic Pandiscia - President, Caroline
Ed Vetri - CEO, Wind-Up Records
Heath Miller - Vice President, Webster Hall & Excess dB Entertainment
Ian Allen - Manager, A&R Admin Clearance , Universal
Jake Gold - President/CEO, The Management Trust
Jason Flom - President, Lava Records
Jay Frank - Owner/CEO, DigSin
Jeremy Summers - Entertainment Marketing and Management Professional, Prospect Park Records
Jim Roppo - EVP of Marketing & Commerce, Republic Records
Joe Cuello - CCO, TuneCore
John Dickey - COO, Cumulus Media
John Rudolph - Strategic and M&A Advisor, Music Analytics
Jordan Berliant - Partner/Head of Music Management, The Collective
Julie Swidler - Executive Vice President, Business Affairs & General Counsel, Sony Music Entertainment
Kristina Grossmann - A&R, Republic Records
Mark Piibe - Executive Vice President, Global Business Development and Digital Strategy, Sony Music Entertainment
Mark Piro - Creative Development Coordinator, Razor & Tie
Michael Abbattista - Global Head of Telecom/ISP Partnerships, Spotify
Michael Kurtz - Founder, Record Store Day
Mike McCready - Co-Founder and CEO, Music Xray
Natalia Nastaskin - CEO/General Counsel, The Agency Group
Neil Gillis - President, Round Hill Music
Nina Palmer - National Sales Director, Ross Ellis Packaging Solutions
Peter Asher - Producer / Songwriter, Peter Asher Management
Portia Sabin - President, Kill Rock Stars Records
Ralph Simon - CEO/Founder, Mobilum Global, Founder of the Mobile Entertainment Forum Mobile - Americas
Richard Ellis - Founder & President, 12 to 20 - Malls and School Touring
Richard Stumpf - Founder/CEO, Atlas Publishing
Rob Hitt - Manager, Crush Music
Rosie Lopez - President, Tommy Boy Records
Russ Crupnick - Sr VP, Industry Analysis, NPD
Sophia Chang - Manager/Producer/Consultant,
Steve Sheldon - President, Rainbo Records
Theda Sandiford - VP Digital Marketing, Republic Records
Tom Corson - President & COO, RCA Records
Tony Brummel - Founder, Victory Records
Tor Hansen - Founder, YepRoc, RedEye
Ziggy Chareton - A&R, Island Records
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Some of Our Partners...Supporting
Growth in the Music Business

The Institute of Audio Research is dedicated to the art, business, and technology of audio in all its forms. As such, IAR serves the music, motion picture, multi-media, communications, consumer electronics, and entertainment industries, as well as other employment sectors that demand highly trained audio technicians and entertainment producers.

IAR seeks to develop graduates who are creative/technical problem solvers, effective collaborators, and life-long learners. They possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to join the audio and entertainment communities in entry-level capacities immediately following graduation or after further post-secondary study at IAR or another institution of higher education.

 

Atlantic Records, which celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2008, grew from a one-room operation into one of the most preeminent and enduring companies in music history. Atlantic has had a profound impact on the course of modern culture, its rich catalog including such icons as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin.

The Atlantic Group today includes such high-profile artists as James Blunt, B.o.B, Death Cab for Cutie, Lupe Fiasco, Flo Rida, Cee Lo Green, Kid Rock, Bruno Mars, Matchbox Twenty, Janelle Monae, Jason Mraz, Paramore, Shinedown, Skrillex, Trey Songz, T.I., Zac Brown Band, and many more.
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Also occurring during BLACK MUSIC MONTH: 

Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 4-7PM MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with over 1,300 concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the five boroughs. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President with the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy and the Dept of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a concert in Carl Schurz Park, East 86th Street & East End Ave, New York, NY 10028 (212) 459-4455. Refreshments. Free. Info: http://makemusicny.org/schedule/ In addition, the Conservancy has free concerts in the same location from 7-8:30PM on Wednesday, July 8: NATION BEAT performs. A mix of New Orleans and South America and Wednesday, July 22: Back again: SWINGTIME BIG BAND.



Who wants to bring the music business
back to its former glory?

June 21-23, 2015 - New York City  | www.newmusicseminar.com
NMS 2015 Programming Announced
Real Discussions About
Real Business Issues!

For three days and nights, NMS tackles key challenges and creates discussions on how to generate greater revenue and restore the music business back to its former glory. 

Want to see what everyone is talking about?

See You at the Seminar!
*Online Rates increase June 1st
Check out the Artist Spotlight Series Presented by Warner Bros. Records & Warner/Chappell
Royal Blood, Phases,
Kaya Stewart, and Andra Day

Part three of the Artist Spotlight Series features artists submitted by our partners Warner Bros. Records and Warner/Chappell. This group of up-and-comers offers a little something for everyone. They are unique, they are edgy, and they are all ready to impress your eardrums. Take a listen here.
The SoundExchange Summit @ NMS
On Tuesday June 22nd, all NMS attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Sound Exchange Summit. 

Meet SoundExchange - learn how to maximize your revenue, discuss legal copyright issues and how they pertain to you, and hear more about how SoundExchange fights for your rights on Capitol Hill
SoundExchange is the independent nonprofit performance rights organization representing the entire recorded music industry. The organization collects statutory royalties on behalf of recording artists and master rights owners for the use of their content from satellite radio, Internet radio, cable TV music channels and other services that stream sound recordings. The Copyright Royalty Board, created by Congress, has entrusted SoundExchange as the only entity in the United States to collect and distribute these digital performance royalties from more than 2,000 services. SoundExchange has paid out nearly $2 billion in royalties since its inception.

For more information, visit  www.SoundExchange.com or www.facebook.com/soundexchange.

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A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, Florence + the Machine, Godsmack, Gotye, James Blake, Of Monsters and Men, Owl City, among many others.

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Of course there will be jazz pouring out of all the regular spots - Showman's Cafe in Harlem, Warmdaddy's in Philadelphia, as well as concerts in the park - you can't help but be caught up in the magic of the music - after all, it belongs to us.  
ENJOY!

Stay Blessed & 
ECLECTICALLY BLACK 
Gloria 




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