BLACK MUSIC IS A MOVEMENT, NOT A MOMENT As we kick off June and celebrate both Black Music Month and Juneteenth, we take this moment to reflect on and share the Black experience through sound. It’s been said that where words fail, music speaks. With that logic, the argument can be made that music… Continue reading BLACK MUSIC IS A MOVEMENT, NOT A MOMENT
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BLACK MUSIC MONTH & JUNETEENTH 2022: INDUSTRY CELEBRATIONS
BLACK MUSIC MONTH & JUNETEENTH 2022: INDUSTRY CELEBRATIONS It’s been 43 years since former president Jimmy Carter hosted a celebration for Black musicians on the White House lawn on June 7, 1979. Also known as African-American Music Appreciation Month, the celebration was formally recognized as a national, monthlong observance in 2000. Another observance was added… Continue reading BLACK MUSIC MONTH & JUNETEENTH 2022: INDUSTRY CELEBRATIONS
NEW CENTER PREPARES SOUTH LA TEENS FOR TECH-RELIANT CAREERS
NEW CENTER PREPARES SOUTH LA TEENS FOR TECH-RELIANT CAREERS </h2 > https://volumeventuresllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yt.mp4 LOS ANGELES — As Cassie Betts heads into work, the Inglewood native knows exactly how she wants to help the youth in her traditionally underserved community. “We want to own our own narratives. We want to promote our own narratives, distribute our… Continue reading NEW CENTER PREPARES SOUTH LA TEENS FOR TECH-RELIANT CAREERS
HIT-BOY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY TAPPED TO PRODUCE ALBUM FOR BORED APE YACHT CLUB’S ROCK BAND
HIT-BOY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY TAPPED TO PRODUCE ALBUM FOR BORED APE YACHT CLUB’S ROCK BAND Producers behind your faves’ hit records have collaborated for a new music venture. Hit-Boy and James Fauntleroy — who have worked with the likes of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna — are the producers behind Bored Ape Rock Band Kingship’s album, Bloomberg reports. CREATING… Continue reading HIT-BOY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY TAPPED TO PRODUCE ALBUM FOR BORED APE YACHT CLUB’S ROCK BAND
MAYOR JAMES BUTTS COMMEMORATES ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’ ON JANUARY 15
MAYOR JAMES BUTTS COMMEMORATES ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’ ON JANUARY 15 </h2 > With the many citywide developments led by Mayor James Butts, the city of Inglewood has progressively become one of America’s most popular tourist destinations. Following SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and the Kia Forum, the city of Inglewood celebrated the outstanding curriculum… Continue reading MAYOR JAMES BUTTS COMMEMORATES ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’ ON JANUARY 15
LIVE PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHT 1500 SOUND ACADEMY’S ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’
JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS he rain and cold weather could not stop the annual “1500 Or Nothin’ Day” from taking place Sunday, January 15. The yearly event is a celebratory occasion for the acclaimed music academy – 1500 Sound Academy, based in Inglewood, California. The private celebration took place… Continue reading LIVE PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHT 1500 SOUND ACADEMY’S ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’
JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS
JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS The Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter spoke to The Root about how he’s helping future musicians with his 1500 Sound Academy. The education of young people is important and always has been. But oftentimes, what I think is missed is the education of young… Continue reading JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS