VIDEO ONLY: Sync Up

Friday, April 22, 2016 - 12:00am to Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 11:59am

George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center

1225 N. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
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WWOZ will live video stream the Sync Up Music Conference, April 22-24 and April 29-30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, from the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street. 

Sync Up is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s entertainment industry conference during Jazz Fest. The conference brings together leaders in music, film and digital media for educational and networking events to help independent artists navigate the ever-changing landscape of new media.

With panel discussions and interviews in the mornings before Jazz Fest, Sync Up explores various aspects of a career in music: recording, touring, distribution, crowdfunding and more – all from the perspective of an independent artist.

This year, Sync Up digs deep into jazz and hip-hop. Suppose you’re a young jazz musician – say, one who just graduated from a prestigious conservatory. Now what? Who’s got the inside scoop on building a sustainable career? Ditto for aspiring rappers. Where’s the secret sauce for career lift-off? Come to Sync Up to find out, or watch the video stream if you're not able to be there in person.

Highlights of the 2016 edition of Sync Up include:

• Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad, manager of platinum rap artist J. Cole, in our first-ever Sunday Sync Up session – interviewed by New Orleans rapper Dee-1.
Geri Allen, ground-breaking, genre-busting jazz pianist and educator, on how to establish a career in music.
Brian Camelio, founder and CEO of the oldest crowdfunding platform – and the one with the most Grammy wins and nominations: ArtistShare.
Ghazi Shami, founder and CEO of Empire Distribution, on selling records without a label deal (hint: he distributed Kendrick Lamar’s first release).
• Inside the rise of New Orleans-born rapper Pell, with his manager, Chris Cajoleas.
The Suffers: A close look at how a 10-piece soul band from Houston catapulted to national acclaim without a record deal.
• Successfully selling albums in this digital age, with Jana Herzen, founder and CEO of Motema Music, which gets more Grammy nominations than most other indie jazz labels - interviewed by Newport Jazz Festival producer Danny Melnick.
• The business of gospel music, featuring producers, agents and artists in a genre that’s often overlooked but full of opportunity.
Newport Revived: An interview with Jay Sweet, the talent booker who helped restore the Newport Folk Festival's reputation as an event that can launch an indie act's career.

Full schedule of events and keynote speakers

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