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East Bay Community Foundation awards the silky smooth voice of Akosua

Posted by Noir97 on February 3, 2009 at 8:40am

Water Woman Works Music AnnouncesEast Bay Community Foundation Awards AkosuaOakland, CA October 6th, 2008 (WomenPR.Com) Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Akosua, brings the fresh new sound of jazz inspired folk to sweeten the jaded ear. Her songs, punctuated with West African and Latin rhythms and tonalities, are a vibrant blend of heartfelt folk storytelling and lyrical jazz vocals. "Akosua pushes the boundaries of conventional songwriting," (Contra Costa Times)We are pleased to announce that Akosua was recently awarded a matching grant from the East Bay Community Foundation in support of her fund raising efforts for her independent debut album project.Akosua has raised $1,500 thus far and will need to raise an additional $2,000 by January 1st, 2009, in order to make her match.Fans and supporters can also make their tax deductible contributions at http://akosuamusic.chipin.com!Born and raised in New York and New Jersey, Akosua slowly journeyed out to the west coast, first stopping at the University of Michigan where she obtained her undergraduate degree and explored her musical talent. Since settling in California, Akosua has performed at several venues, including Freight and Salvage (Berkeley), Maxwell's (Oakland), La Peña Cultural Center and the Elbo Room (San Francisco) where she opened for Sila and the Afro-Funk Experience. Akosua has also played live on KPFA's Transitions on Traditions and KALW's Africa Mix."There's only one way to describe Oakland singer- songwriter Akosua's voice, it's silky smooth." Christina Troup - Oakland TribunePlease visit Akosua on My Space at www.myspace.com/ akosuamusic.Please visit Akosua's website at www.akosuamusic.com, for audio clips.Please visit Akosua on YouTube for video clips.For an interview with Akosua please email: waterwomanworks@hotmail.com

How to Attract More People To Your Profile Page on Social Networking Sites- Pt. 1

Posted by Thedy B on December 30, 2008 at 12:49am

If you are spending more time on social networking sites and not seeing enough results, this series of blogs and my upcoming ebook is for you!(c) 2008 Hits A Million, LLC all rights reserved. Please do hit the "share button" to send or email this to your friends but only I can copy and paste this.First impressions matter!! It's hard to overcome a first impression! People will quickly sum up their impression of you in less than 7 seconds. First impressions also stick. You will be quickly labeled, good or bad: Oh yeah, that's the girl or guy who had _______ on his profile. Or a visitor to your page might even forget your profile! You want exposure! You want people to talk about you! You want people to tell others about you!How do you do that? Give people an experience when they come to your page! They will stay longer. They will tell their friends to check out your profile. They will tell others to listen to your music if your music is available and something that they like. They will offer to collaborate with you if they are in the music business. They will ask you questions and the like. In other words, your visitors will become fans of you and your music. To do that you have to make the most of your profile.But many people believe that merely joining a social networking site is the magic key to winning and getting noticed on social networking sites. It isn't. Putting up several profiles on various networks will make you more googleable. You do want/have to be googleable!However, you will only be googleable if someone simply searches for your name in Google. You want people to be able to find you by searching other generic terms like "music artist" "recording artist" and the like. Additionally, people will find YOU only if your name is distinguishable enough. I'll talk about that more in a later blog. But you want to set up GREAT profiles on the social networking sites that you’re on.And when visitors get to your profile, what do they see?No profile pic.No activity.Hardly any comments.For musicians, a music player up with no music (which makes NO sense).For musicians, music that is not goodNo professional looking pictureLittle or no friendsFor musicians, nothing showing people like your musicNo insight into who you are through blogs, pictures, or videosNothing showing you value personal/professional development such as professional affiliations with PROs, groups, and the likeNothing showing you like peopleNothing demonstrating that you want people to talk to youNo graphics whatsoeverAn ugly backgroundOr here's the overboard king/queen:Too many gadgets on your pageToo many pictures of yourself that all look alike, e.g. all head shotsMaking all 5 of your music players and your videos auto play.An about me page with toooooo many paragraphs about yourself on it.Profile colors which make the words on your profile unreadable.These are mistakes because again first impressions matter, because you want to engage people, you want people to want to engage you, you want repeat visitors, you want referrals, you want respect in the industry, and you want to appear professional yet approachable. Having nothing up on your profile won’t cause repeat visitors. Having too much on your profile won’t make visitors stay because it takes forever to load your profile page. Make your profile interesting. With all of the great things out now that you can simply copy and paste, there’s no excuse for a boring profile. Just don’t overdo the bling!Continue reading my other blog posts on this topic and get ready for my upcoming ebook on attracting people to your profile page.

Marketing to 21-34 year olds

Posted by Karma on October 3, 2008 at 11:30pm

There’s voluminous research to show that marketing in bars, restaurants and clubs can be effective in reaching the elusive young adult audience. These 21-to-34s tend to go out for entertainment regularly, more than once a month on average; and while they tend to TiVo mass media at home, they present an attractive target in a social setting such as a pub or night spot. GPC

Niva (The Hip Hop Soul Diva) Live @ Hot 97 Concert!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on September 2, 2008 at 4:58pm

Get a sneak peak at Niva as she does her thing on the Hot 97 stage in Paterson NJ sponsored by China Doll Entertainment and Def Jam! The people loved her as shown by the many request for autographs and CD purchases. Niva is a songbird with a beautiful spirit. Look forward to more from her and Soulgriots Music Group/Kamal Imani management and promotions! For more info on Niva go to www.myspace.com/officiallyniva and http://www.soundclick.com/niva http://www.soulgriots.com

Gospel Singer anyone? :D

Posted by Jubilee Jones on August 26, 2008 at 2:00pm

Hey! I'm a Gospel singer and I am currently working on my new solo CD! View my videos to hear a sample of my singing( these songs are not on the CD)If you would like to hear me live at your event,contribute your service or skills, or just support,contact me at jubilee@alluredesigngraphics.comsubject: music projectJubilee Jones

MUSICWOMAN TALK RADIO

Posted by Diva JC on August 13, 2008 at 10:00pm

Join us on www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwomanAug 13 - Renaissance Woman Suzanne BrooksAug 30 - Two B3 Organ Women, Linda Dachtyl and Trudy PittsShow runs from 6 - 8 p.m. ESTCall in on 347-677-0782. To talk hit #1To Chat, you must register with blogtalkradio.comIf you miss it, listen to our archiveswww.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman

AMAZING GRACE 5 BLACK NOTES - WE ARE CONNECTED

Posted by Rickey on June 25, 2008 at 8:39am

Hello Community, Another example of how Net Working increases Net WorthThis was shared with me and I have to share it with you.Networkingly yours,Rickey

Visit Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park

Posted by Sonjia C. Gales, CAM, CAPS on June 3, 2008 at 4:47am

Centennial Olympic Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m 6/19/2008 Peachtree TV presents E.T.*Free and open to the public.Music @ Noon6/24/2008Experience Latin jazz with Rio Negro.*Free and open to the public.Wednesday WindDown6/25/2008Enjoy Jimmy Sommers and April Hill.*Free and open to the public.Music @ Noon6/26/2008Get funky with the Groov Project.*Free and open to the public.Screen on the Green6/26/2008Peachtree TV presents Footloose.*Free and open to the public.Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day6/28/2008Peachtree TV presents E.T.*Free and open to the public.Music @ Noon7/01/2008Enjoy jazz quintet DMR - the Davis Peterson Band.*Free and open to the public.Wednesday WindDown7/02/2008Don't miss Joey Sommerville and Marcus Johnson.*Free and open to the public.Music @ Noon7/03/2008Experience the blues with Shirley Diamond.*Free and open to the public.4th of July Celebration7/04/2008Come see Atlantas best fireworks display!*Free and open to the public

Playboy Jazz Cruise

Posted by Margaret Salmond on June 11, 2008 at 9:37pm

There is no more important name in jazz than “Playboy”. From the early days of the groundbreaking “Playboy After Dark” television show to the annual jazz poll in the magazine to the now 30 year old Playboy Jazz Festival, no one has done jazz better than Playboy. Join Host Marcus Miller and our very special artists for the inaugural sailing of the Playboy Jazz Cruise.Set sail with the Playboy Jazz Cruise from Jan 25 thru Feb 1, 2009 on Holland America's m/s Westerdam leaving Ft. Lauderdale with the following Ports of CallSan Juan, Puerto RicoNevis, West IndiesSt. Barths, French West IndiesHalf Moon Cay, Bahamasand hear the music of:MARCUS MILLERHERBIE HANCOCKDIANNE REEVESKEB' MO'PONCHO SANCHEZJAMES MOODYROY HARGROVEJAMES CARTERELDARROBERTA GAMBARININEW BIRTH BRASS BANDALONZO BODDENPricing, deposits and other inportant information can be found herehttp://www.playboyjazzcruise.com/Pricing/tabid/1042/Default.aspxMust be paid in full by September 30, 2008If you wanna check out more details about this cruise, check out http://www.playboyjazzcruise.com and when your ready to book, drop me a line at margaret@letsgetawaytravel.net

Charter Bus $148 from Atlanta to NewOrleans for the 2008 Essence Music Festival

Posted by Sonjia C. Gales, CAM, CAPS on March 18, 2008 at 3:26pm

Charter Bus leaving Atlanta for New Orleans on July 3rd and returns July 7th. Save on flight and ride along instead so sign-up for Charter America's luxury charter bus with a/c, dvd's and restroom. Ride in luxury and have some fun for only $148.00 this offer ends March 31st>, yes the last day of this month. Call your friends and sign-up for our Elite Travel Charter To The 2008 Essence Festival. REMEMBER: HOTEL IS NOT INCLUDED, PLEASE CONTACT JERROLDALAN@JUNO.COM FOR PERSONAL SERVICE OR VISIT WWW.ELITECHOICE.GLOBALTRAVEL.COM TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS (St. Pierce Hotel at $79 ngt)THE CHARTER COST OF $148.. PER PERSON (NO HIDDEN COST)IS FOR TRANSPORTATION ONLY TO THE ESSENCE FESTIVAL.This Article Posted On Essence WebsiteESSENCE MARKETPLACE is a highly competitive, juried, fine art and craft expo. Exhibits present a unique selection of fine art and fine crafts, and includes artwork that is collectible, wearable, functional and decorative. Artist demonstrations are featured daily. New Orleans artists are encouraged to apply.Daytime Festival activities at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will feature the free and open-to-the-public Essence Empowerment Seminars, non-profit community organization exhibits, food booths showcasing world renowned New Orleans cuisine, the Festival’s book fair, author signings, celebrity meet-and-greets, sponsor exhibits, the Essence Boutique, as well as the popular ESSENCE MARKETPLACE.Essence Marketplace Director at EMFMarketplace@rehage.com by Friday, April 4th.http://www.essence.com/essence/emf/tickets.html VISIT SITE FOR TICKETS TO CONCERT2008 Essence Music FestivalLet's get the 2008 PARTY started!Make your plans NOW for the biggest festival of THE SUMMERNew Orleans, LouisianaFriday, July 4 • Saturday, July 5 • Sunday, July 6Tickets on Sale Now $67 ! Mary J, Maze, Morris Day, Jill Scott, Kanye West and more.......Elite Chioce Global Travelers has prepared a package for The Essence Festival July 4,5,6th 2008.Please feel free to compare rates, you won't find a better deal.Hotel: Hilton and Wyndam at $209 nightlySt. Pierce Hotel at $79 nightlyFlight: ATL to MSY(New Orleans) is $332 round trip, with tax(package total hotel and flight for 2 nights $535 total at the St. Pierce Hotel) visit and reserve today, prices subject to change. www.elitechoice.globaltravel.comorJoin our Elite Travel Group at www.elitetravel.ning.com

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