| Panelists |
Charles Foskett
Nationality: British
Profession: Music Producer
Profile:
Charles is an inspirational, veteran record producer with a wealth of experience in many areas of the music industry. Throughout his career, Charles has worked with international music stars including Elvis Costello, Paul Young, Bonnie Tyler, Kim Wilde, Cliff Richard, Suggs (Madness), Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones), as well as two Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, among many others. He has also leveraged his services to the film and television industry where he produced and composed for brands such as Coca-Cola, Visa, Ford Motors, Guinness, Cadbury, NatWest, and many more. In 1986, Charles developed The Anti-Heroin Project, a Band Aid for the anti-drug campaign, which not only resulted in a double album entitled "It's a Live-In World" but also the offer of a top position at the London home office, working as David Mellor's right hand man. The album was released by EMI where Charles had an office and was responsible not only for the original idea, the writing and production, but also for bringing together hundreds of big names for a worthy cause.
Charles is an inspirational, veteran record producer with a wealth of experience in many areas of the music industry. Throughout his career, Charles has worked with international music stars including Elvis Costello, Paul Young, Bonnie Tyler, Kim Wilde, Cliff Richard, Suggs (Madness), Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones), as well as two Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, among many others. He has also leveraged his services to the film and television industry where he produced and composed for brands such as Coca-Cola, Visa, Ford Motors, Guinness, Cadbury, NatWest, and many more. In 1986, Charles developed The Anti-Heroin Project, a Band Aid for the anti-drug campaign, which not only resulted in a double album entitled "It's a Live-In World" but also the offer of a top position at the London home office, working as David Mellor's right hand man. The album was released by EMI where Charles had an office and was responsible not only for the original idea, the writing and production, but also for bringing together hundreds of big names for a worthy cause.
3 Songs I Love:
"Sand and Water" by Beth Nielsen Chapman
"Stop This Train" by John Mayer
"Winter Song" by Alan Hull
"Sand and Water" by Beth Nielsen Chapman
"Stop This Train" by John Mayer
"Winter Song" by Alan Hull
Natalia Nastaskin, Esq.
Nationality: Russian/American
Profession: Counsel, The Agency Group USA
Profile:
Based in New York City, Natalia is the Head of Business Affairs for The Agency Group, one of the largest talent agencies in the world. Born in Moscow and raised in the US, she holds a J.D. from The Columbus School of Law in Washington D.C. and has long been active in numerous charitable organizations, including the United Jewish Appeal and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. In 1994, she joined the New York law firm of Molot & Associates with a focus in contract and intellectual property law and, in 1996, founded her own law firm, specializing in the music, film, literary and fashion industries. Over the years, Natalia has worked with prominent artists, executives, and entrepreneurs in the U.S., Europe and Russia.
Based in New York City, Natalia is the Head of Business Affairs for The Agency Group, one of the largest talent agencies in the world. Born in Moscow and raised in the US, she holds a J.D. from The Columbus School of Law in Washington D.C. and has long been active in numerous charitable organizations, including the United Jewish Appeal and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. In 1994, she joined the New York law firm of Molot & Associates with a focus in contract and intellectual property law and, in 1996, founded her own law firm, specializing in the music, film, literary and fashion industries. Over the years, Natalia has worked with prominent artists, executives, and entrepreneurs in the U.S., Europe and Russia.
3 Songs I Love:
"Goodnight Moon" by Shivaree
"Ain't It Fun" by Guns N' Roses
"Ter Outra Vez 20 Anos" by Bevinda
"Goodnight Moon" by Shivaree
"Ain't It Fun" by Guns N' Roses
"Ter Outra Vez 20 Anos" by Bevinda
Richard Kirstein
Nationality: British
Profession:
Managing Director, Leap Music
Managing Director, Leap Music
Profile:
In 1992, Richard established Nim Nim Musik, a music production company targeting the advertising & TV markets. In March 1994, he joined Zomba Music Publishers, establishing their Film, TV & Media division. Whilst at Zomba, Richard signed several writers (including film composer, Chris Elliott) and managed synch licensing & promotion for acts such as Britney Spears, Daft Punk, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Ocean, Stone Roses, Nitin Sawhney, Kinobe & Joy Division. Richard also struck publishing administration deals with TV broadcasters and production companies including Channel 4, September Films, Transworld International, The Television Corporation and Aardman Animations. In April 2003, Richard left Zomba to establish Leap Music Limited, a joint venture with Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), the UK's first music publishing company based inside an advertising agency.
In 1992, Richard established Nim Nim Musik, a music production company targeting the advertising & TV markets. In March 1994, he joined Zomba Music Publishers, establishing their Film, TV & Media division. Whilst at Zomba, Richard signed several writers (including film composer, Chris Elliott) and managed synch licensing & promotion for acts such as Britney Spears, Daft Punk, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Ocean, Stone Roses, Nitin Sawhney, Kinobe & Joy Division. Richard also struck publishing administration deals with TV broadcasters and production companies including Channel 4, September Films, Transworld International, The Television Corporation and Aardman Animations. In April 2003, Richard left Zomba to establish Leap Music Limited, a joint venture with Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), the UK's first music publishing company based inside an advertising agency.
3 Songs I Love:
"I Couldn't Bear To Be Special" by Prefab Sprout
"Baby Plays Around" by Elvis Costello
"Dr. Feelgood" by Aretha Franklin
"I Couldn't Bear To Be Special" by Prefab Sprout
"Baby Plays Around" by Elvis Costello
"Dr. Feelgood" by Aretha Franklin
Bahar Tozman
Nationality: German
Profession:
General Manager of A&R, EMI Music Publishing Germany
General Manager of A&R, EMI Music Publishing Germany
Profile:
Bahar has been working for EMI Music Publishing for more than a decade. She started at the company in 1996 as a radio and television promoter and, in 1999, was promoted to A&R Manager. In 2002, she was promoted again to General Manager of A&R Germany and runs the A&R office in Berlin to this day. Among many others, Bahar signed and developed German chart-topping artists such as Juli, Culcha Candela and AZAD. She is also a member of the EMI Music Publishing A&R Forum which drives creative cooperation between artists and songwriters throughout Europe.
Bahar has been working for EMI Music Publishing for more than a decade. She started at the company in 1996 as a radio and television promoter and, in 1999, was promoted to A&R Manager. In 2002, she was promoted again to General Manager of A&R Germany and runs the A&R office in Berlin to this day. Among many others, Bahar signed and developed German chart-topping artists such as Juli, Culcha Candela and AZAD. She is also a member of the EMI Music Publishing A&R Forum which drives creative cooperation between artists and songwriters throughout Europe.
3 Songs I Love:
"The Sensitive Kind" by JJ Cale
"Icicle" by Tori Amos
"Wild Wood" by Paul Weller
"The Sensitive Kind" by JJ Cale
"Icicle" by Tori Amos
"Wild Wood" by Paul Weller
Hiten Bharadia
Nationality: British
Profession:
Songwriter and Managing Director of Phrased Differently Music Ltd.
Songwriter and Managing Director of Phrased Differently Music Ltd.
Profile:
Hiten started his career as a singer/songwriter signed to BMG and then MCA. He was then headhunted by Universal where he worked for the next 12 years in both Marketing and A&R, while continuing to write songs as a hobby. He was responsible for the A&R and Marketing of the English language launch of Enrique Iglesias which resulted in 7 million world-wide sales. He left Universal in 2005 to follow his dream of songwriting and developing artists full time. Together with some very talented songwriters, producers and artists, he formed a new publishing, production and artist development company called Phrased Differently. The company has managed 90 song placements since its inception including three No. 1, thirteen Top 10 and eight Top 20 records around the world. As a songwriter, Hiten has collaborated with artists such as Craig David, Lemar, Ben's Brother among many more. Hiten believes that only a continuous stream of great songs can save the music industry as we know it!
Hiten started his career as a singer/songwriter signed to BMG and then MCA. He was then headhunted by Universal where he worked for the next 12 years in both Marketing and A&R, while continuing to write songs as a hobby. He was responsible for the A&R and Marketing of the English language launch of Enrique Iglesias which resulted in 7 million world-wide sales. He left Universal in 2005 to follow his dream of songwriting and developing artists full time. Together with some very talented songwriters, producers and artists, he formed a new publishing, production and artist development company called Phrased Differently. The company has managed 90 song placements since its inception including three No. 1, thirteen Top 10 and eight Top 20 records around the world. As a songwriter, Hiten has collaborated with artists such as Craig David, Lemar, Ben's Brother among many more. Hiten believes that only a continuous stream of great songs can save the music industry as we know it!
3 Songs I Love:
"The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice
"I Can't Make You Love Me" by George Michael
"As" by Stevie Wonder
"The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice
"I Can't Make You Love Me" by George Michael
"As" by Stevie Wonder
Paul Zamek
Nationality: American
Profile:
Paul's 37 year tenure in the music and entertainment industry includes serving as the US President/CEO of European Multimedia Group Inc. (EMG), Co-President of RPM Record Group, and a member of the Board of Directors of the South African based Gallo Group whose record label and music publishing representation includes Sony/BMG, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. Paul also served as VP/General Manager of Capitol/EMI Records, South Africa.
As President/CEO of his own Zamek World Marketing, Paul has performed a wide range of services for clients, including artist management, entertainment marketing, licensing consulting, publishing and master catalogue representation and procurement, branding strategy and sponsorship procurement.
Among the corporate sponsorships and licenses that Paul has acquired are Remy Martin Cognac, Jim Beam, Coca Cola, Pepsi Co., Proctor & Gamble, Campbell Soup Company, Jack Daniels, American Airlines, Tommy Hilfiger Apparel, Miller Beer and South West Airlines.
Paul has also worked in various capacities for a long list of dignitaries and recording artists from around the world. Among others, the list includes Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the late Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Conway Twitty, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Tina Turner.
His current clients and business relationships include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and guitar legend, Duane Eddy, Naomi Judd, Laura Turner, The Beach Boys, BB King, George Jones, Kenny Rogers, and the estates of Elvis Presley, John Denver and Roy Orbison.
In addition to performing artists, Paul's corporate client list continues with Apple Corporation UK, Yahoo Music, Mobile Entertainment Forum, AARP (American Assoc. of Retired Persons), REED MIDEM Organization, Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Warner/ Chappell Music, Warner Music Group, Wal-Mart Stores, DreamCatcher Entertainment, Capitol/EMI, SONY/BMG (SBMG) Music, Curb Records, Curb Entertainment, Jive Records, Sanctuary Records Group, Koch Entertainment LLC, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Barbara Orbison Productions, Atlantic Records, BMG Europe, Universal Music Publishing, Universal Music Enterprises, Navarre Distribution, Virgin Records, CAA, ICM and the William Morris Agency.
Paul's 37 year tenure in the music and entertainment industry includes serving as the US President/CEO of European Multimedia Group Inc. (EMG), Co-President of RPM Record Group, and a member of the Board of Directors of the South African based Gallo Group whose record label and music publishing representation includes Sony/BMG, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. Paul also served as VP/General Manager of Capitol/EMI Records, South Africa.
As President/CEO of his own Zamek World Marketing, Paul has performed a wide range of services for clients, including artist management, entertainment marketing, licensing consulting, publishing and master catalogue representation and procurement, branding strategy and sponsorship procurement.
Among the corporate sponsorships and licenses that Paul has acquired are Remy Martin Cognac, Jim Beam, Coca Cola, Pepsi Co., Proctor & Gamble, Campbell Soup Company, Jack Daniels, American Airlines, Tommy Hilfiger Apparel, Miller Beer and South West Airlines.
Paul has also worked in various capacities for a long list of dignitaries and recording artists from around the world. Among others, the list includes Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the late Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Conway Twitty, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Tina Turner.
His current clients and business relationships include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and guitar legend, Duane Eddy, Naomi Judd, Laura Turner, The Beach Boys, BB King, George Jones, Kenny Rogers, and the estates of Elvis Presley, John Denver and Roy Orbison.
In addition to performing artists, Paul's corporate client list continues with Apple Corporation UK, Yahoo Music, Mobile Entertainment Forum, AARP (American Assoc. of Retired Persons), REED MIDEM Organization, Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Warner/ Chappell Music, Warner Music Group, Wal-Mart Stores, DreamCatcher Entertainment, Capitol/EMI, SONY/BMG (SBMG) Music, Curb Records, Curb Entertainment, Jive Records, Sanctuary Records Group, Koch Entertainment LLC, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Barbara Orbison Productions, Atlantic Records, BMG Europe, Universal Music Publishing, Universal Music Enterprises, Navarre Distribution, Virgin Records, CAA, ICM and the William Morris Agency.
3 Songs I Love:
"Working Class Hero" by John Lennon
"Strange Boat" by The Waterboys
"The Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra
"Working Class Hero" by John Lennon
"Strange Boat" by The Waterboys
"The Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra
Scott Gunter
Nationality: Georgian
Profession:
Creative Director/Publisher, Universal Music Publishing
Creative Director/Publisher, Universal Music Publishing
Education: B.B.A. Music Business, Belmont University
Profile:
Scott has been working for Almo Irving/Rondor Music (now Universal Music Publishing) for over 14 years. His professional credits include Paul Kennerley (Many Emmylou Harris and Judds hits), Will Jennings - "Please Remember Me" (Tim McGraw) & "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion), Mike Reid - "I Can't Make Me Love You" (Bonnie Raitt), Craig Wiseman - "Live Like You Were Dying" (Tim McGraw), Annie Roboff - "This Kiss" (Faith Hill), Anthony Smith "Cowboys Like Us" (George Strait), Steve Robson - "What Hurts The Most" (Rascal Flatts), Wayne Hector - "Feels Like Today" (Rascal Flatts), Darrell Brown "You'll Think Of Me" (Keith Urban), Tony Mullins - "Me and My Gang" (Rascal Flatts) & Byron Hill "Nothing On But The Radio" (Gary Allan).
Scott has been working for Almo Irving/Rondor Music (now Universal Music Publishing) for over 14 years. His professional credits include Paul Kennerley (Many Emmylou Harris and Judds hits), Will Jennings - "Please Remember Me" (Tim McGraw) & "My Heart Will Go On" (Celine Dion), Mike Reid - "I Can't Make Me Love You" (Bonnie Raitt), Craig Wiseman - "Live Like You Were Dying" (Tim McGraw), Annie Roboff - "This Kiss" (Faith Hill), Anthony Smith "Cowboys Like Us" (George Strait), Steve Robson - "What Hurts The Most" (Rascal Flatts), Wayne Hector - "Feels Like Today" (Rascal Flatts), Darrell Brown "You'll Think Of Me" (Keith Urban), Tony Mullins - "Me and My Gang" (Rascal Flatts) & Byron Hill "Nothing On But The Radio" (Gary Allan).
3 Songs I Love:
"Moon River" by Henry Mancini
"Between and Old Memory and Me" by Keith Whitley
"Somebody To Love" by Queen
"Moon River" by Henry Mancini
"Between and Old Memory and Me" by Keith Whitley
"Somebody To Love" by Queen
KK
Nationality: British
Profile:
A fluent multi-instrumentalist, programmer, producer and arranger, KK boasts an astonishing portfolio including Bjork, Santana, Dido, Nelly Furtado, Yusef Islam, Natalie Imbruglia and many other of the world's most influential artists. He has also collaborated with James Newton Howard on Tom Cruise's box office smash, "Collateral", and, most recently, produced the music for British Airway's television campaign, "Clouds" and "Google Earth".
A fluent multi-instrumentalist, programmer, producer and arranger, KK boasts an astonishing portfolio including Bjork, Santana, Dido, Nelly Furtado, Yusef Islam, Natalie Imbruglia and many other of the world's most influential artists. He has also collaborated with James Newton Howard on Tom Cruise's box office smash, "Collateral", and, most recently, produced the music for British Airway's television campaign, "Clouds" and "Google Earth".
Credits:
Dido ("White Flag" & various other songs), Sting & Craig David ("Rise & Fall"), Santana ("The Game Of Love"), James ("Pleased To Meet You", co-prod. with Brian Eno), Sophie Barker (of Zero 7), Natalie Imbruglia, Nelly Furtado, Yusuf Islam, Bjork, Kylie Minogue and more!
Dido ("White Flag" & various other songs), Sting & Craig David ("Rise & Fall"), Santana ("The Game Of Love"), James ("Pleased To Meet You", co-prod. with Brian Eno), Sophie Barker (of Zero 7), Natalie Imbruglia, Nelly Furtado, Yusuf Islam, Bjork, Kylie Minogue and more!
3 Songs I Love:
"Carbon Monoxide" by Regina Spektor
"Symphony In Blue" by Kate Bush
"You Got Me" by The Roots & Erykah Badu
"Carbon Monoxide" by Regina Spektor
"Symphony In Blue" by Kate Bush
"You Got Me" by The Roots & Erykah Badu
Thomas Scherer
Nationality: German
Profession: Managing Director of Parasongs Group
Profile:
As well as independently developing new acts with international appeal, working with BMG Records and BMG Music Publishing, and establishing his own label within BMG, Thomas is the Managing Director of Parasongs Group, a leading Japanese music publishing company and a member of JASRAC. The company's main focus is the administration of foreign publishing catalogues and original publishing in Japan for foreign songwriters. Combining "German engineering" with detailed knowledge of the Japanese market, Parasongs Group claim and account for 100% of the copyright income in Japan.
Thomas also lectures at various universities about the music industry in Europe.
As well as independently developing new acts with international appeal, working with BMG Records and BMG Music Publishing, and establishing his own label within BMG, Thomas is the Managing Director of Parasongs Group, a leading Japanese music publishing company and a member of JASRAC. The company's main focus is the administration of foreign publishing catalogues and original publishing in Japan for foreign songwriters. Combining "German engineering" with detailed knowledge of the Japanese market, Parasongs Group claim and account for 100% of the copyright income in Japan.
Thomas also lectures at various universities about the music industry in Europe.
3 Songs I Love:
"One" by U2
"Kiss from a Rose" by Seal
"These Words" by Natasha Bedingfield
"One" by U2
"Kiss from a Rose" by Seal
"These Words" by Natasha Bedingfield
Carly Vermes
Nationality: American
Profession: Music and Creative Affairs
Education:
B.A. World Arts and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. World Arts and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles
Profile:
Carly has been working in the music department at Paramount Pictures for the past five years. Her responsibilities include screening incoming music from record companies, publishing companies and managers/agents, selecting music for single tie-ins and assisting in the compilation of soundtracks. Some of the more recent projects she has worked on are: School of Rock, Failure to Launch and Mean Girls, to name just a few. She is also working closely with a select group of artists, aiding in the development of their musical careers.
Carly has been working in the music department at Paramount Pictures for the past five years. Her responsibilities include screening incoming music from record companies, publishing companies and managers/agents, selecting music for single tie-ins and assisting in the compilation of soundtracks. Some of the more recent projects she has worked on are: School of Rock, Failure to Launch and Mean Girls, to name just a few. She is also working closely with a select group of artists, aiding in the development of their musical careers.
3 Songs I Love:
"Imagine" by John Lennon
"Everything In Its Right Place" by Radiohead
"Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac
"Imagine" by John Lennon
"Everything In Its Right Place" by Radiohead
"Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac
Dory Benami
Nationality: Israeli/American
Profession: Film & TV Distribution Executive
Education:
L.L.M. (Intellectual Property Law) University of San Francisco Law School
L.L.B. (English Law) University of Warwick Law School
B.A. Political Science, University of California, Riverside
L.L.M. (Intellectual Property Law) University of San Francisco Law School
L.L.B. (English Law) University of Warwick Law School
B.A. Political Science, University of California, Riverside
Profile:
As a distribution executive at film and television studio - New Regency Productions (Mr.& Mrs. Smith, Elektra, Guess Who, Runaway Jury, Daredevil, Big Momma's House, Big Momma's House 2, Date Movie, Bedazzled, Man On Fire, L.A. Confidential, Fight Club, Heat), Mr. Dory Benami currently oversees all international theatrical releases, foreign television, output deals, worldwide DVD releases and 95+ title film library catalogue. As well as playing a key role in the sales and acquisition of incoming projects, Mr. Benami works with other executives at Regency to insure that the marketing, media and publicity matters of a film are consistent in message in every country and format in the world.
As a distribution executive at film and television studio - New Regency Productions (Mr.& Mrs. Smith, Elektra, Guess Who, Runaway Jury, Daredevil, Big Momma's House, Big Momma's House 2, Date Movie, Bedazzled, Man On Fire, L.A. Confidential, Fight Club, Heat), Mr. Dory Benami currently oversees all international theatrical releases, foreign television, output deals, worldwide DVD releases and 95+ title film library catalogue. As well as playing a key role in the sales and acquisition of incoming projects, Mr. Benami works with other executives at Regency to insure that the marketing, media and publicity matters of a film are consistent in message in every country and format in the world.
3 Songs I Love:
"Penny Lane" by The Beatles
"Running to a Standstill" by U2
"Ignition" by R. Kelly
"Penny Lane" by The Beatles
"Running to a Standstill" by U2
"Ignition" by R. Kelly
Steve Williams
Nationality: British
Profile:
Steve's production, composition and film credits are almost too many to mention. Having worked with artists such as Sting, Eric Clapton and Lisa Stansfield, and composed for films such as "From Hell" with Johnny Depp and "Crossroads" with Britney Spears, Steve has achieved an extraordinary measure of academic and professional success as a producer, songwriter and percussionist.
Steve's production, composition and film credits are almost too many to mention. Having worked with artists such as Sting, Eric Clapton and Lisa Stansfield, and composed for films such as "From Hell" with Johnny Depp and "Crossroads" with Britney Spears, Steve has achieved an extraordinary measure of academic and professional success as a producer, songwriter and percussionist.
Education:
L.G.S.M.D. Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Jazz & Rock)
Guildhall Certificate of Advanced Studies (Jazz & Rock) Professional Certificate of The Royal Academy of Music (Jazz) L.R.A.M. Licentiate of The Royal Academy of Music (Classical) Professional Certificate of The Royal Academy of Music (Classical) James Blades Prize for Timpani Lutoslawski Prize for Performance (Percussion)
L.G.S.M.D. Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Jazz & Rock)
Guildhall Certificate of Advanced Studies (Jazz & Rock) Professional Certificate of The Royal Academy of Music (Jazz) L.R.A.M. Licentiate of The Royal Academy of Music (Classical) Professional Certificate of The Royal Academy of Music (Classical) James Blades Prize for Timpani Lutoslawski Prize for Performance (Percussion)
Credits:
Sting, Seal, Eric Clapton, Freddie Mercury, Britney Spears, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Young, Human League, Roxette, Omar, Vanessa Mae, Vangelis, Gary Barlow, Vonda Sheppard, Liberty X, E17, Peter Andre, Midge Ure, Judy Tzuke, Tony Hadley, John Oates, BB Winans, Rick Astely, Madelaine Bell
Sting, Seal, Eric Clapton, Freddie Mercury, Britney Spears, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Young, Human League, Roxette, Omar, Vanessa Mae, Vangelis, Gary Barlow, Vonda Sheppard, Liberty X, E17, Peter Andre, Midge Ure, Judy Tzuke, Tony Hadley, John Oates, BB Winans, Rick Astely, Madelaine Bell
3 Songs I Love:
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police
"The Night Fly" by Donald Fagan
"Db Waltz" by Weather Report
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police
"The Night Fly" by Donald Fagan
"Db Waltz" by Weather Report
Charlie Mole
Nationality: British
Profile:
Charlie's musical career began with a music scholarship to Oxford University. After graduating, he signed to Warner-Chappell as a songwriter for ten years before embarking on a career as a film composer. Charlie is perhaps better known in Hollywood than in the UK because of the quality of films he has scored. The dark and moody orchestral score he wrote for Othello (Lawrence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh/Castlerock) "stands up there with those of James Horner, Danny Elfman and John Williams" (US Soundtrack Review). His witty and graceful score to An Ideal Husband (Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchette/Miramax) won numerous international awards and established him as a leading international composer. He is also one of the UK's top pop/R&B songwriters, having worked with Lenny Kravitz, Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan, Savage Garden, Angie Stone and Ultra Nate.
Charlie's musical career began with a music scholarship to Oxford University. After graduating, he signed to Warner-Chappell as a songwriter for ten years before embarking on a career as a film composer. Charlie is perhaps better known in Hollywood than in the UK because of the quality of films he has scored. The dark and moody orchestral score he wrote for Othello (Lawrence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh/Castlerock) "stands up there with those of James Horner, Danny Elfman and John Williams" (US Soundtrack Review). His witty and graceful score to An Ideal Husband (Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchette/Miramax) won numerous international awards and established him as a leading international composer. He is also one of the UK's top pop/R&B songwriters, having worked with Lenny Kravitz, Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan, Savage Garden, Angie Stone and Ultra Nate.
Song Writing Credits:
Chaka Khan "Never Miss the Water" from "Greatest Hits" (Warner)
ASCAP Award: Most played R&B in US Dance Chart
Kylie Minogue "Surrender" from 1st Deconstruction No.1 UK Album
Angie Stone Black Diamonds & Pearls Album
Platinum worldwide sales
Ultra Nate "Time of Our Lives" Top 10 hit
Jennifer Brown "Loving Every Minute"
Savage Garden "Truly Madly Deeply" (programming and arrangement)
Chaka Khan "Never Miss the Water" from "Greatest Hits" (Warner)
ASCAP Award: Most played R&B in US Dance Chart
Kylie Minogue "Surrender" from 1st Deconstruction No.1 UK Album
Angie Stone Black Diamonds & Pearls Album
Platinum worldwide sales
Ultra Nate "Time of Our Lives" Top 10 hit
Jennifer Brown "Loving Every Minute"
Savage Garden "Truly Madly Deeply" (programming and arrangement)
Feature Film Credits:
The Importance of Being Earnest (ASCAP Award: Most performed soundrack in US), Othello, High Heels and Lowlifes, An Ideal Husband, Goose!, A Bear Named Winnie, Guy X, Only Human, Paranoid, Murder Blues
The Importance of Being Earnest (ASCAP Award: Most performed soundrack in US), Othello, High Heels and Lowlifes, An Ideal Husband, Goose!, A Bear Named Winnie, Guy X, Only Human, Paranoid, Murder Blues
3 Songs I Love:
"After the love has gone" by EW&F
"What a Fool Believes" by Doobie Brothers
"Close to You" by Bobby Womack
"After the love has gone" by EW&F
"What a Fool Believes" by Doobie Brothers
"Close to You" by Bobby Womack
Frank Ilfman
Nationality: German/Israeli
Profile:
This internationally acclaimed film composer, with a career spanning over 30 years, has several dozen films to his credit both in Europe and the US. Recent credits include the up coming new British film, "The Ferryman" (starring: John Rhys Davies, Kerry Fox), "Hollywood Flies" (starring: Vinnie Jones, Caprice), the award winning, "The Journey of Vaan Nguyen" and Guy Ritchie’s "Revolver" (starring: Ray Liotta, Jason Statham).
Frank is also a highly sought after re-mixer and songwriter with artists like Marianne Faithfull, Duran Duran, PollyannaFrank, KT Tunstall and Oi Va Voi to name just a few.
This internationally acclaimed film composer, with a career spanning over 30 years, has several dozen films to his credit both in Europe and the US. Recent credits include the up coming new British film, "The Ferryman" (starring: John Rhys Davies, Kerry Fox), "Hollywood Flies" (starring: Vinnie Jones, Caprice), the award winning, "The Journey of Vaan Nguyen" and Guy Ritchie’s "Revolver" (starring: Ray Liotta, Jason Statham).
Frank is also a highly sought after re-mixer and songwriter with artists like Marianne Faithfull, Duran Duran, PollyannaFrank, KT Tunstall and Oi Va Voi to name just a few.
Awards:
The New Zealand Film & TV Awards for Best Soundtrack Contribution
Two times Golden Genie Nomination for Best Original Score
The New Zealand Film & TV Awards for Best Soundtrack Contribution
Two times Golden Genie Nomination for Best Original Score
Selected Film Works:
Revolver, The Intruder, Ma Femme Est Une Actrice, Savage Messiah, Nemesis Game, Hollywood Flies, Noodle, The Ferryman, Legami di Sangue.
Revolver, The Intruder, Ma Femme Est Une Actrice, Savage Messiah, Nemesis Game, Hollywood Flies, Noodle, The Ferryman, Legami di Sangue.
3 Songs I Love:
"Can't Find My Way Home" by The Swans
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
"Till I Die" by The Beach Boys
"Can't Find My Way Home" by The Swans
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
"Till I Die" by The Beach Boys
Katia Cadet (Babykat)
Nationality: Canadian
Profile:
This singer/songwriter penned her first song at the tender age of nine, began performing at age twelve and never stopped since. Back in Canada, she toured all over Quebec with her father and that is when she began an amazing relationship with music. In 1999, she got picked up by Wyclef Jean and signed a group deal with him with Interscope Records. This relationship afforded her the opportunity to work with some of the greats in the business, notably Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Macy Gray, Eric Clapton, Steven Marley, Bono and an unforgettable live performance with Whitney Houston on the David Letterman show.
This singer/songwriter penned her first song at the tender age of nine, began performing at age twelve and never stopped since. Back in Canada, she toured all over Quebec with her father and that is when she began an amazing relationship with music. In 1999, she got picked up by Wyclef Jean and signed a group deal with him with Interscope Records. This relationship afforded her the opportunity to work with some of the greats in the business, notably Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, Macy Gray, Eric Clapton, Steven Marley, Bono and an unforgettable live performance with Whitney Houston on the David Letterman show.
Credits:
"911" performed by Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Bilge (Co-writer, also performed back vocals).
Eric Anderson, album Beat Avenue (performed back vocals)
Album Creole 101 wyclef Jean (performed back vocals)
"Ca ne me fait rien" french version of "it doesn't matter" by Wyclef Jean and Ben J (performed lead vocals) from "The Ecleftic 2sides to a book" album.
"911" performed by Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Bilge (Co-writer, also performed back vocals).
Eric Anderson, album Beat Avenue (performed back vocals)
Album Creole 101 wyclef Jean (performed back vocals)
"Ca ne me fait rien" french version of "it doesn't matter" by Wyclef Jean and Ben J (performed lead vocals) from "The Ecleftic 2sides to a book" album.
Awards:
Grammy nomination for best song of the year for group or duo 2001 for "911".
Grammy nomination for best song of the year for group or duo 2001 for "911".
3 Songs I Love:
"April in Paris" by Ella Fitzgerald
"I'm still standing" by Elton John
"If I could" by Regina Bell
"April in Paris" by Ella Fitzgerald
"I'm still standing" by Elton John
"If I could" by Regina Bell
Shele Sondheim
Nationality: American
Profession: President/CEO, CSM Words and Music
Education: B.A. Berklee College of Music
Profile:
Shele's recording and performing credits include Phil Collins, Natalie Cole, Little Richard, Billy Preston, Lola Falana, Wayne Newton, Flip Wilson and Roy Clark as well as extensive worldwide TV & Film credits. Most recently, Phil Collins' Little Dreams Band, penning their title track Donne Le Moi on Capitol/EMI followed by the Phil Collins Limited Edition Swatch Watch campaign, with proceeds going to Little Dreams Foundation in Geneva.
Current: Shele functions in dual capacity as a successful songwriter/music producer and music entrepreneur. His company is engaged in the development of competitive materials and artists in pop, r&b, rock and dance. Their work includes the discovery, development and representation of young emerging artists both domestic and international, including growing sponsorship alliances with music industry leaders and brand manufacturers. The company participates annually at all the major music trade events whereby Shele facilitates unique opportunities for presenting original materials and artist to global industry contacts at record labels, tv & film, fashion music branding sponsors and multi-media cross platforms.
Shele's recording and performing credits include Phil Collins, Natalie Cole, Little Richard, Billy Preston, Lola Falana, Wayne Newton, Flip Wilson and Roy Clark as well as extensive worldwide TV & Film credits. Most recently, Phil Collins' Little Dreams Band, penning their title track Donne Le Moi on Capitol/EMI followed by the Phil Collins Limited Edition Swatch Watch campaign, with proceeds going to Little Dreams Foundation in Geneva.
Current: Shele functions in dual capacity as a successful songwriter/music producer and music entrepreneur. His company is engaged in the development of competitive materials and artists in pop, r&b, rock and dance. Their work includes the discovery, development and representation of young emerging artists both domestic and international, including growing sponsorship alliances with music industry leaders and brand manufacturers. The company participates annually at all the major music trade events whereby Shele facilitates unique opportunities for presenting original materials and artist to global industry contacts at record labels, tv & film, fashion music branding sponsors and multi-media cross platforms.
3 Songs I Love:
"Another Sad Love Song" by Toni Braxton
"The Big Payback" by James Brown
"Naima" by John Coltrane
"Another Sad Love Song" by Toni Braxton
"The Big Payback" by James Brown
"Naima" by John Coltrane
Sharon Farber
Nationality: Israeli
Profile:
Board member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, Sharon has received critical acclaim as a composer in the Concert world as well as that of Film and TV. Her film credits include "In A Class Of His Own" (National Television Review Board Angel Award for Excellence in a Television Movie, the Gabriel Award, the Cine Golden Eagle Award of Excellence and the Film Advisory Board Award for Excellence), "Superman" (music for the animated TV series) and "Call Me Sirr" (nominated for the DGA Award, Chicago International Children Film Festival Certificate of Merit Award, DGA Award for Best Director, Young Artists Award)
"Every now and then, the film music business witnesses the emergence of an exceptionally gifted and highly specialized talent... She is, without a doubt, one of the most talented composers working in the industry today..." - James Newton-Howard, Composer (The Sixth Sense, Water World, The fugitive, Unbreakable, Prince of Tides)
Board member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, Sharon has received critical acclaim as a composer in the Concert world as well as that of Film and TV. Her film credits include "In A Class Of His Own" (National Television Review Board Angel Award for Excellence in a Television Movie, the Gabriel Award, the Cine Golden Eagle Award of Excellence and the Film Advisory Board Award for Excellence), "Superman" (music for the animated TV series) and "Call Me Sirr" (nominated for the DGA Award, Chicago International Children Film Festival Certificate of Merit Award, DGA Award for Best Director, Young Artists Award)
"Every now and then, the film music business witnesses the emergence of an exceptionally gifted and highly specialized talent... She is, without a doubt, one of the most talented composers working in the industry today..." - James Newton-Howard, Composer (The Sixth Sense, Water World, The fugitive, Unbreakable, Prince of Tides)
Awards:
American Composers Forum Subito Award (2004)
ASCAP Standard Award (2002, 2003, 2004)
ASCAP Popular Award (2000)
The Richard Levy Composition Award (Berklee College of Music, 1997)
Certificate of Honour for Outstanding Achievement in Film Scoring (Berklee College of Music, 1997)
American Composers Forum Subito Award (2004)
ASCAP Standard Award (2002, 2003, 2004)
ASCAP Popular Award (2000)
The Richard Levy Composition Award (Berklee College of Music, 1997)
Certificate of Honour for Outstanding Achievement in Film Scoring (Berklee College of Music, 1997)
Film and TV Music:
"Mr. Smith and the Aliens" (Directed by Sean Martin) "Starting Over" (Emmy nominated TV series, NBC/ Universal) "Final Draft" (Produced by Scott Rosenfelt, Home Alone) "Runnin' at Midnight" (Directed by Pablo Toledo) "Call Me Sirr" (Starring Michael Clarke Duncan, The Green Mile) "In A Class Of His Own" (Starring Lou Diamond Phillips) "Superman" (Warner Bros.) "The Cowboy and the Movie Star" (FOX Family Channel) "Silicon Towers" (HBO 2)
"Mr. Smith and the Aliens" (Directed by Sean Martin) "Starting Over" (Emmy nominated TV series, NBC/ Universal) "Final Draft" (Produced by Scott Rosenfelt, Home Alone) "Runnin' at Midnight" (Directed by Pablo Toledo) "Call Me Sirr" (Starring Michael Clarke Duncan, The Green Mile) "In A Class Of His Own" (Starring Lou Diamond Phillips) "Superman" (Warner Bros.) "The Cowboy and the Movie Star" (FOX Family Channel) "Silicon Towers" (HBO 2)
3 Songs I Love:
"Sister Moon" by Sting
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I Wish It Would Rain Down" by Phil Collins
"Sister Moon" by Sting
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"I Wish It Would Rain Down" by Phil Collins
Beth Wernick
Nationality: American
Education: University of Texas at Austin
Profile:
Beth began her career in the music industry as a publicist in New York City, working with amazing recording artists like Tom Petty & the Heart Breakers, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Ambrosia, Judy Collins, Tanya Tucker, KC and the Sunshine Band, War, and many others. After moving to Los Angeles, Beth formed Imaginary Friends Music Partners, which licenses the music of unsigned, Indy artists to TV shows, films, commercials etc. Also, Beth is the manager of Composer, Sharon Farber, who recently scored "When Nietzsche Wept" for Millennium Films.
Beth began her career in the music industry as a publicist in New York City, working with amazing recording artists like Tom Petty & the Heart Breakers, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Ambrosia, Judy Collins, Tanya Tucker, KC and the Sunshine Band, War, and many others. After moving to Los Angeles, Beth formed Imaginary Friends Music Partners, which licenses the music of unsigned, Indy artists to TV shows, films, commercials etc. Also, Beth is the manager of Composer, Sharon Farber, who recently scored "When Nietzsche Wept" for Millennium Films.
3 Songs I Love:
"The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush
"Somebody Like You" by Keith Urban
"Norwegian Wood" by The Beatles
"The Man With The Child In His Eyes" by Kate Bush
"Somebody Like You" by Keith Urban
"Norwegian Wood" by The Beatles
Andrea Stolpe
Nationality: Italian
Profile:
Andrea Stolpe is a staff songwriter for Universal Music Publishing Company. For over a decade, Andrea has written songs for the commercial music industry, pitched her own material and performed as a solo artist. After relocating to Nashville, TN, Andrea began as a staff writer for EMI Music Publishing. Her experience there led to extensive work singing demos for such artists as Faith Hill and Joe Dee Messina. Andrea has collaborated with great artists such as Mike Reid, Don Schlitz, Stephen Robson and penned songs for pop and country artists including Faith Hill, Steve Azar, Josh Gracin, Shonagh Daly and Daniel Lee Martin. Her writing style spans all genres of contemporary commercial music.
Andrea Stolpe is a staff songwriter for Universal Music Publishing Company. For over a decade, Andrea has written songs for the commercial music industry, pitched her own material and performed as a solo artist. After relocating to Nashville, TN, Andrea began as a staff writer for EMI Music Publishing. Her experience there led to extensive work singing demos for such artists as Faith Hill and Joe Dee Messina. Andrea has collaborated with great artists such as Mike Reid, Don Schlitz, Stephen Robson and penned songs for pop and country artists including Faith Hill, Steve Azar, Josh Gracin, Shonagh Daly and Daniel Lee Martin. Her writing style spans all genres of contemporary commercial music.
Songwriting Credits:
| Faith Hill | "Fireflies" | |
| Daniel Lee Martin | "All That I Am" | |
| Josh Gracin | "Everybody Lies" |
Awards:
SESAC Award 1998
ASCAP Award 1997
Berklee Professional Writer Award 1998
SESAC Award 1998
ASCAP Award 1997
Berklee Professional Writer Award 1998
3 Songs I Love:
"It's Probably Me" by Sting
"Forget About It" by Robert Lee Castelman (sung by Alison Krauss)
"Because I Told You So" by Jonathan Brooke
"It's Probably Me" by Sting
"Forget About It" by Robert Lee Castelman (sung by Alison Krauss)
"Because I Told You So" by Jonathan Brooke
Sara Light
Nationality: American
Education:
M.Ed. Rutgers University, New Jersey
B.A. Rutgers University
M.Ed. Rutgers University, New Jersey
B.A. Rutgers University
Profile:
As a full-time staff writer in Nashville, Sara's credits include the John Michael Montgomery title track and the hit single "Home To You" which was named 2000 SESAC Song of the Year. She is a 2003 Tony Award nominee for Best Original Score for her contribution of original songs she composed for the Broadway musical, "Urban Cowboy". Her first love, teaching, has always remained a part of her and she has given songwriting seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada, co-authored the audio reference series entitled "The Songwriters Survival Kit," and recently hooked up with hit hip-hop writer and producer, Jack Knight, to write the book, The Art of Writing a Hit Song: the Urban . She is the co-founder and President of www.SongU.com, an educational website for songwriters that provides online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities as well as over 70 multi-level self-paced and instructor-led courses developed and taught by award-winning songwriters.
As a full-time staff writer in Nashville, Sara's credits include the John Michael Montgomery title track and the hit single "Home To You" which was named 2000 SESAC Song of the Year. She is a 2003 Tony Award nominee for Best Original Score for her contribution of original songs she composed for the Broadway musical, "Urban Cowboy". Her first love, teaching, has always remained a part of her and she has given songwriting seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada, co-authored the audio reference series entitled "The Songwriters Survival Kit," and recently hooked up with hit hip-hop writer and producer, Jack Knight, to write the book, The Art of Writing a Hit Song: the Urban . She is the co-founder and President of www.SongU.com, an educational website for songwriters that provides online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities as well as over 70 multi-level self-paced and instructor-led courses developed and taught by award-winning songwriters.
3 Songs I Love:
"I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt
"Our Love Is Here to Stay" by Nat King Cole
"Walking In Memphis" by Marc Cohn
"I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt
"Our Love Is Here to Stay" by Nat King Cole
"Walking In Memphis" by Marc Cohn
Micky Guy
Nationality: Italian
Profile:
In 1999, Micky left Naples and brought his Deep Funky- House style to London where he quickly attracted the attention of the promoters, Rosario Cascio and Manuela D'Alonzo, of the prominent dance club Vertigo. During his time as a resident DJ at Vertigo, he has worked with some of the best DJs in the world: Danny Rampling, Satoshi Tomie, Pete Heller, Ricky Morrison, Kenny Carpenter, Bobby and Steve, David Piccioni, Smokin' Jo, Harvey, Cosmo, Ricky Montanari, Paul "Trouble" Anderson, Ralf, Flavio Vecchi, Lorenzo Lsp, Alex Neri, Walter S and Claudio Basile.
In 1999, Micky left Naples and brought his Deep Funky- House style to London where he quickly attracted the attention of the promoters, Rosario Cascio and Manuela D'Alonzo, of the prominent dance club Vertigo. During his time as a resident DJ at Vertigo, he has worked with some of the best DJs in the world: Danny Rampling, Satoshi Tomie, Pete Heller, Ricky Morrison, Kenny Carpenter, Bobby and Steve, David Piccioni, Smokin' Jo, Harvey, Cosmo, Ricky Montanari, Paul "Trouble" Anderson, Ralf, Flavio Vecchi, Lorenzo Lsp, Alex Neri, Walter S and Claudio Basile.
Credits:
As a producer, Micky has worked with Luca Ricci on various projects using the name Vibe Junction. Their first track, "La Dolce Vita", was quickly snapped up by the renowned US record label, Harlequin. Micky is currently working on new projects with the production outfit Sugar Shake. He has a new Remix out for Fran called "Violet Silence" for which he collaborated with Marc Almond.
As a producer, Micky has worked with Luca Ricci on various projects using the name Vibe Junction. Their first track, "La Dolce Vita", was quickly snapped up by the renowned US record label, Harlequin. Micky is currently working on new projects with the production outfit Sugar Shake. He has a new Remix out for Fran called "Violet Silence" for which he collaborated with Marc Almond.
3 Songs I Love:
"Waiting for the Sirens to Call" by New Order
"Whoopsie Daisy" by Terry Walker
"Driving" by Everything But The Girl
"Waiting for the Sirens to Call" by New Order
"Whoopsie Daisy" by Terry Walker
"Driving" by Everything But The Girl
Jack Perricone
Nationality: American
Profession:
Chair of the Songwriting Department at Berklee College of Music
Chair of the Songwriting Department at Berklee College of Music
Education:
M.M. Indiana University
B.M. Hartt School of Music
M.M. Indiana University
B.M. Hartt School of Music
Profile:
Co-Founder of Berklee College of Music's unique Songwriting Department, Jack has enjoyed a distinguished career as a songwriter, composer, and arranger. His work includes such hits as "Run, Joey, Run," which reached Billboard's 1975 Top Five, and Angela Bofill's "What I Wouldn't Do (For the Love of You)". His songs have appeared on the Pop, Country, and R&B charts, and have been recorded by David Geddes, Lou Rawls, Jerry Butler, K.T. Oslin, and many others.
Co-Founder of Berklee College of Music's unique Songwriting Department, Jack has enjoyed a distinguished career as a songwriter, composer, and arranger. His work includes such hits as "Run, Joey, Run," which reached Billboard's 1975 Top Five, and Angela Bofill's "What I Wouldn't Do (For the Love of You)". His songs have appeared on the Pop, Country, and R&B charts, and have been recorded by David Geddes, Lou Rawls, Jerry Butler, K.T. Oslin, and many others.
Credits:
Michael Jackson, Janet Lawson, David Geddes, Angela Bofill, Jerry Butler, Lou Rawles
Michael Jackson, Janet Lawson, David Geddes, Angela Bofill, Jerry Butler, Lou Rawles
3 Songs I Love:
"Everlasting Love" by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden
"Just Once" by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
"I'm So Tired" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
"Everlasting Love" by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden
"Just Once" by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
"I'm So Tired" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Jimmy Kachulis
Nationality: American
Profession:
Songwriter/Composer/Arranger
Professor at Berklee College of Music
Songwriter/Composer/Arranger
Professor at Berklee College of Music
Education:
M.A. Tufts University
B.S. Hunter College
M.A. Tufts University
B.S. Hunter College
Profile:
Look through the bios of some of today's best songwriters and you will find that Jimmy's name comes up again and again. An accomplished songwriter, composer and arranger, his credits include George Coleman, Jon Hendricks, Eric Gale, John Lewis and Martha Reeves, and his work has been featured on critically acclaimed television productions such as The Sopranos, Touched by an Angel and The Jamie Foxx Show. Listed in 'The Who's Who of American Teachers', Jimmy is responsible for training Grammy nominated artists and staff writers at Almo Irving, Sony, Warner Brothers and EMI. Currently, Jimmy resides at Berklee College of Music where he teaches songwriting and lyric writing whilst conducting seminars across the US.
Look through the bios of some of today's best songwriters and you will find that Jimmy's name comes up again and again. An accomplished songwriter, composer and arranger, his credits include George Coleman, Jon Hendricks, Eric Gale, John Lewis and Martha Reeves, and his work has been featured on critically acclaimed television productions such as The Sopranos, Touched by an Angel and The Jamie Foxx Show. Listed in 'The Who's Who of American Teachers', Jimmy is responsible for training Grammy nominated artists and staff writers at Almo Irving, Sony, Warner Brothers and EMI. Currently, Jimmy resides at Berklee College of Music where he teaches songwriting and lyric writing whilst conducting seminars across the US.
Credits:
George Coleman, Jon Hendricks, Eric Gale, John Lewis, Martha Reeves, Frank Foster, String Fever, Empire Brass Quintet, Stuff
George Coleman, Jon Hendricks, Eric Gale, John Lewis, Martha Reeves, Frank Foster, String Fever, Empire Brass Quintet, Stuff
Television Features:
The Sopranos, Touched by an Angel, The Jamie Foxx Show, All My Children, The Young and the Restless, JAG, One Life to Live
The Sopranos, Touched by an Angel, The Jamie Foxx Show, All My Children, The Young and the Restless, JAG, One Life to Live
Publications:
"The Songwriters Workshop: Melody"
by Jimmy Kachulis
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"The Songwriters Workshop: Harmony"
by Jimmy Kachulis
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"The Songwriters Workshop: Melody"
by Jimmy Kachulis
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"The Songwriters Workshop: Harmony"
by Jimmy Kachulis
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3 Songs I Love:
"Leningrad" by Billy Joel
"Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan
"The Urge for Going" by Joni Mitchell
"Leningrad" by Billy Joel
"Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan
"The Urge for Going" by Joni Mitchell
John Stevens
Nationality: American
Profession: Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music
Education:
M.M. Florida State University
B.M. University of Mississippi
M.M. Florida State University
B.M. University of Mississippi
Profile:
John is acclaimed for his insight into the life and music of John Lennon. For more than twenty years, he has taught "The Music of John Lennon", one of the most popular courses at Berklee College of Music. He is also a member of "The Blue Meanies", an all-Beatles band in which he sings all the Lennon vocals and plays all the Lennon guitar work.
John is acclaimed for his insight into the life and music of John Lennon. For more than twenty years, he has taught "The Music of John Lennon", one of the most popular courses at Berklee College of Music. He is also a member of "The Blue Meanies", an all-Beatles band in which he sings all the Lennon vocals and plays all the Lennon guitar work.
Recent Publication:
"The Songs of John Lennon: The Beatles Years"
by John stevens
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"The Songs of John Lennon: The Beatles Years"
by John stevens
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3 Songs I Love:
"Come Together" by John Lennon
"Feeling Gravity's Pull" by REM
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
"Come Together" by John Lennon
"Feeling Gravity's Pull" by REM
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
Henry Gaffney
Nationality: American
Profession: Professional Songwriter/Producer
Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music
Adjunct Associate Professor at NYU - Clive Davis School - Tisch
Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music
Adjunct Associate Professor at NYU - Clive Davis School - Tisch
Profile:
Henry Gaffney, a songwriter/producer, began his career in music as a solo recording artist, releasing albums on both RCA ("Waiting For A Wind"), and United Artists Records ("On Again Off Again"). He was a staff writer for Koppleman/Bandier (EMI) for 9 years. His songs have been recorded by artists from all over the world, including: Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, The Four Tops, Jennifer Warnes, Tanya Tucker, Stephanie Mills, Glen Campbell, The Pointer Sisters, Nana Mouskouri, Chris Thompson, Peaches & Herb, Faye Wong and Camillo Sesto among many others. He wrote numerous songs for the Emmy winning Television series "Fame", in addition to other TV features and in 1987 composed, arranged and produced the original score to "Sidewalk Stories", winner of the Prix Du Public at the Cannes Film Festival.
Henry Gaffney, a songwriter/producer, began his career in music as a solo recording artist, releasing albums on both RCA ("Waiting For A Wind"), and United Artists Records ("On Again Off Again"). He was a staff writer for Koppleman/Bandier (EMI) for 9 years. His songs have been recorded by artists from all over the world, including: Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, The Four Tops, Jennifer Warnes, Tanya Tucker, Stephanie Mills, Glen Campbell, The Pointer Sisters, Nana Mouskouri, Chris Thompson, Peaches & Herb, Faye Wong and Camillo Sesto among many others. He wrote numerous songs for the Emmy winning Television series "Fame", in addition to other TV features and in 1987 composed, arranged and produced the original score to "Sidewalk Stories", winner of the Prix Du Public at the Cannes Film Festival.
Credits:
Roberta Flack ("His Name Brazil")
Judy Collins ("Happy End")
The Four Tops ("From A Distance")
Jennifer Warnes ("Rock You Gently")
Tanya Tucker ("Lucky Enough For Two")
Stephanie Mills ("Here I Am")
Glen Campbell ("Shoulder To Shoulder")
The Pointer Sisters ("What A Woman Wants")
Nana Mouskouri ("Maybe This Time")
Chris Thompson ("What A Woman Wants")
Peaches & Herb ("Come To Me")
Faye Wong ("Too Much Too Soon")
Camillo Sesto ("Shoulder To Shoulder")
Roberta Flack ("His Name Brazil")
Judy Collins ("Happy End")
The Four Tops ("From A Distance")
Jennifer Warnes ("Rock You Gently")
Tanya Tucker ("Lucky Enough For Two")
Stephanie Mills ("Here I Am")
Glen Campbell ("Shoulder To Shoulder")
The Pointer Sisters ("What A Woman Wants")
Nana Mouskouri ("Maybe This Time")
Chris Thompson ("What A Woman Wants")
Peaches & Herb ("Come To Me")
Faye Wong ("Too Much Too Soon")
Camillo Sesto ("Shoulder To Shoulder")
3 Songs I Love:
"I Am The Walrus" by John Lennon
"Send In The Clowns" by Stephan Sondheim
"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney
"I Am The Walrus" by John Lennon
"Send In The Clowns" by Stephan Sondheim
"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney
Chris Farren
Nationality: American
Profession: President of Combustion Music
Profile:
Having picked up a Grammy for Country Song of the Year with "Jesus, Take The Wheel" (Carrie Underwood), two previous Grammy nominations, 11 ASCAP Awards, and credited with over 20 million record sales and unprecedented chart activity in the past two years alone, Chris Farren is arguably one of the industry’s most prominent publisher, producer and songwriter. Hundreds of cuts with international acts including Rascall Flatts, Backstreet Boys, Ray Charles, Westlife, Michael McDonald, Warren Brothers and more, as well as movie soundtracks including “We Were Soldiers”, "Shark Tale", "My Cousin Vinnie" and "Casper", have contributed to his publishing company’s (a co-venture with Windswept Pacific) rise to the top and accolades too many to mention.
Having picked up a Grammy for Country Song of the Year with "Jesus, Take The Wheel" (Carrie Underwood), two previous Grammy nominations, 11 ASCAP Awards, and credited with over 20 million record sales and unprecedented chart activity in the past two years alone, Chris Farren is arguably one of the industry’s most prominent publisher, producer and songwriter. Hundreds of cuts with international acts including Rascall Flatts, Backstreet Boys, Ray Charles, Westlife, Michael McDonald, Warren Brothers and more, as well as movie soundtracks including “We Were Soldiers”, "Shark Tale", "My Cousin Vinnie" and "Casper", have contributed to his publishing company’s (a co-venture with Windswept Pacific) rise to the top and accolades too many to mention.
Awards:
Grammy Award Winner
2 Grammy Nominations
11 time ASCAP Awards Recipient
CMA Award winning producer/songwriter
1997 Country Producer of the Year (American Songwriter Mag.)
Grammy Award Winner
2 Grammy Nominations
11 time ASCAP Awards Recipient
CMA Award winning producer/songwriter
1997 Country Producer of the Year (American Songwriter Mag.)
3 Songs I Love:
"If you don't know me by now" by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
"The Long and Winding Road" by Paul McCartney
"If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" by Sting
"If you don't know me by now" by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
"The Long and Winding Road" by Paul McCartney
"If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" by Sting
Chris Van Belkom
Nationality: American
Profession: Creative Director, Combustion Music
Profile:
As the Creative Director at the prominent music publishing outfit, Combustion Music, Chris works closely with Nashville-based producer/songwriter and President of Combustion Music, Chris Farren (Deana Carter, Aaron Lines, Olivia Newton John, Jo Dee Messina, and the Warren Brothers), at the prominent music publishing outfit, Combustion Music. Chris' client roster includes Ashley Gorley (Carrie Underwood "Don't Forget To Remember Me" and "All-American Girl" / Jason Aldean "Laughed Until We Cried"), Blair Daly (Rascal Flatts "Stand" / Backstreet Boys "Crawling Back To You") Gordie Sampson (Carrie Underwood "Jesus Take The Wheel" / Jack Ingram "Measure Of A Man") and songwriter/producer Drew Ramsey (Marc Broussard "Home" / Robert Randolph "Ain't Nothin' Wrong With That"). Combustion's artist/writer signings include singer/songwriter Michael Logen, Neil Mason from the Warner Brothers band, American Bang, as well as Sam Brooker and Ruby Amanfu of Nashville acoustic duo, Sam and Ruby, and Blackledge Music recording artist, Josh Hoge.
As the Creative Director at the prominent music publishing outfit, Combustion Music, Chris works closely with Nashville-based producer/songwriter and President of Combustion Music, Chris Farren (Deana Carter, Aaron Lines, Olivia Newton John, Jo Dee Messina, and the Warren Brothers), at the prominent music publishing outfit, Combustion Music. Chris' client roster includes Ashley Gorley (Carrie Underwood "Don't Forget To Remember Me" and "All-American Girl" / Jason Aldean "Laughed Until We Cried"), Blair Daly (Rascal Flatts "Stand" / Backstreet Boys "Crawling Back To You") Gordie Sampson (Carrie Underwood "Jesus Take The Wheel" / Jack Ingram "Measure Of A Man") and songwriter/producer Drew Ramsey (Marc Broussard "Home" / Robert Randolph "Ain't Nothin' Wrong With That"). Combustion's artist/writer signings include singer/songwriter Michael Logen, Neil Mason from the Warner Brothers band, American Bang, as well as Sam Brooker and Ruby Amanfu of Nashville acoustic duo, Sam and Ruby, and Blackledge Music recording artist, Josh Hoge.
3 Songs I Love:
"Tyler" by The Toadies
"Piano Man" by Billy Joel
"Third Eye" by Tool
"Tyler" by The Toadies
"Piano Man" by Billy Joel
"Third Eye" by Tool
Pat Pattison
Nationality: American
Profession: Professor at Berklee College of Music
Education:
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.A. Kenyon School of Letters
PhD Candidate in Philosophy, Indiana University
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.A. Kenyon School of Letters
PhD Candidate in Philosophy, Indiana University
Profile:
Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric writing courses for Berklee's online school, available at patpattison.com. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter. Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and internationally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe. Several of his students have won Grammies, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.
Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric writing courses for Berklee's online school, available at patpattison.com. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter. Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and internationally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe. Several of his students have won Grammies, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.
Publications:
Author of Writing Better Lyrics (Writer's Digest Books), Managing Lyric Structure, and Rhyming Techniques and Strategies (Hal Leonard) and feature articles on lyric writing for Home and Studio Recording magazine and Performing Songwriter Magazine
Author of Writing Better Lyrics (Writer's Digest Books), Managing Lyric Structure, and Rhyming Techniques and Strategies (Hal Leonard) and feature articles on lyric writing for Home and Studio Recording magazine and Performing Songwriter Magazine
3 Songs I Love:
"What’ll I Do" by Irving Berlin
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem
"Shoes" by Eric Taylor
"What’ll I Do" by Irving Berlin
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem
"Shoes" by Eric Taylor
Kyler England
Nationality: American
Profile:
There's a good reason why Kyler has won numerous songwriting awards and garnered such acclaim as being named one of Music Connection Magazine's "Hot Unsigned Artists 2007" and "Best Alternative Rock Album" in the Indie Acoustic Project Awards. With a natural instinct for melody and lyrics, honed during a stint at the renowned Berklee College of Music, she crafts songs that are not only addictively catchy but full of depth. Having studied classical music theory at North Carolina State University and contemporary-pop and jazz at Berklee, Kyler is a self-professed music geek. But her music studies extend far outside the classroom. Over the last few years, she has sharpened her skills through extensive co-writing in Los Angeles, where she currently resides, and in Nashville, including with hit songwriters Dave Berg, Maia Sharp, Eve Nelson, and Kim Richey. Kyler also considers "the road" to have been one of her most important teachers, having played over 150 shows each year for the past 5 years including the Toronto Film Festival, Bele Chere Festival and opening for Sting, Annie Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, and Vienna Teng, to name a few. She has released five records on her own label, Gypsy Rock Records, and has had songs featured on TV shows including Guiding Light, Rollergirls and Zoey 101.
There's a good reason why Kyler has won numerous songwriting awards and garnered such acclaim as being named one of Music Connection Magazine's "Hot Unsigned Artists 2007" and "Best Alternative Rock Album" in the Indie Acoustic Project Awards. With a natural instinct for melody and lyrics, honed during a stint at the renowned Berklee College of Music, she crafts songs that are not only addictively catchy but full of depth. Having studied classical music theory at North Carolina State University and contemporary-pop and jazz at Berklee, Kyler is a self-professed music geek. But her music studies extend far outside the classroom. Over the last few years, she has sharpened her skills through extensive co-writing in Los Angeles, where she currently resides, and in Nashville, including with hit songwriters Dave Berg, Maia Sharp, Eve Nelson, and Kim Richey. Kyler also considers "the road" to have been one of her most important teachers, having played over 150 shows each year for the past 5 years including the Toronto Film Festival, Bele Chere Festival and opening for Sting, Annie Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, and Vienna Teng, to name a few. She has released five records on her own label, Gypsy Rock Records, and has had songs featured on TV shows including Guiding Light, Rollergirls and Zoey 101.
3 Songs I Love:
"Mary" by Patty Griffin
"Heart of the Matter" by Don Henley
"Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead
"Mary" by Patty Griffin
"Heart of the Matter" by Don Henley
"Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead
Albert Reguant
Nationality: Catalonia
Profile:
Albert, a Catalan music journalist born in Barcelona, is one of the most active in the South of Europe. He is a regular attendee of the most well-known music events in the world, including WOMEX and Folk Alliance. Additionally, Albert has the privilege of working in radio ("Hidrogen" at iCAT FM - Catalunya Ràdio), television ("Planeta Música" at Canal 33 - TVC) and several world music magazines (World 1 Music). He is most renowned for broadcasting world music in weekly TV programs and as an activist promoting Catalan culture and new opportunities for fledgling young artists. Albert is a member of World Music Charts Europe and takes part in the UER-EBU World Music Workshop.
Albert, a Catalan music journalist born in Barcelona, is one of the most active in the South of Europe. He is a regular attendee of the most well-known music events in the world, including WOMEX and Folk Alliance. Additionally, Albert has the privilege of working in radio ("Hidrogen" at iCAT FM - Catalunya Ràdio), television ("Planeta Música" at Canal 33 - TVC) and several world music magazines (World 1 Music). He is most renowned for broadcasting world music in weekly TV programs and as an activist promoting Catalan culture and new opportunities for fledgling young artists. Albert is a member of World Music Charts Europe and takes part in the UER-EBU World Music Workshop.
Ben Mandelson
Nationality: England
Profile:
Ben is a freelance record producer working in all areas of World music. He is the co-founder and A&R manager / house producer for the influential GlobeStyle Records label in London and his production credits include Music & Words (NL), Piranha (D), Polygram (SF), Sony (JP), Xenophile (USA), Rogue (UK), World Music Network (UK), Sony/BMG (CZ), Rice Records (JP), WestPark (D), DoubleMoon (Turkey) which resulted in a great many releases over the years. His work as a producer for Piranha Records include albums of Lusafrican top singer, Bonga (Angola), Klezmer worldstars, Klezmatics (USA), master drummer of the Nile, Mahmoud Fadl (Egypt), king of the PianOriental, Maurice El Médioni (Algeria/France), Nubian allstars, Salamat (Egypt), African mbira queen, Stella Chiweshe (Zimbabwe), award-winning Chama maestro, Chango Spasiuk (Argentina), and Brass stars, Boban & Marko Markovic (Serbia). 2005 saw Ben's production of 'ReCovers' by Tuvan ThroatCult growlfolk band, YatKha, receive rave reviews; and the 2005 Sony/BMG release by the group, Czechomor 'Co Sa Stalo Nove', gained Ben & co-Producer, Rob Keyloch (with whom Ben works in production partnership), a 1.5 times Platinum Disc. Current productions with Rob Keyloch include the award-winning debut album by English all-folkstar big band, BellowHead, the first international album for Turkish roma clarinet-player, Selim Sesler (star of the cult film 'across the bridge'), and first album by Hungarian village fusionists, Napra (already awarded best World music album of the year 2008 by the Hungarian Association of Labels). Ben is the founding director of the premier World music tradefair, WOMEX 1994 - 1997 (and current supervising board-member). A pro-active sitter on various panels, committees and juries, he balances that by standing up to play as string-twanging member of Billy Bragg's fabulous orchestra, The Blokes.
Ben is a freelance record producer working in all areas of World music. He is the co-founder and A&R manager / house producer for the influential GlobeStyle Records label in London and his production credits include Music & Words (NL), Piranha (D), Polygram (SF), Sony (JP), Xenophile (USA), Rogue (UK), World Music Network (UK), Sony/BMG (CZ), Rice Records (JP), WestPark (D), DoubleMoon (Turkey) which resulted in a great many releases over the years. His work as a producer for Piranha Records include albums of Lusafrican top singer, Bonga (Angola), Klezmer worldstars, Klezmatics (USA), master drummer of the Nile, Mahmoud Fadl (Egypt), king of the PianOriental, Maurice El Médioni (Algeria/France), Nubian allstars, Salamat (Egypt), African mbira queen, Stella Chiweshe (Zimbabwe), award-winning Chama maestro, Chango Spasiuk (Argentina), and Brass stars, Boban & Marko Markovic (Serbia). 2005 saw Ben's production of 'ReCovers' by Tuvan ThroatCult growlfolk band, YatKha, receive rave reviews; and the 2005 Sony/BMG release by the group, Czechomor 'Co Sa Stalo Nove', gained Ben & co-Producer, Rob Keyloch (with whom Ben works in production partnership), a 1.5 times Platinum Disc. Current productions with Rob Keyloch include the award-winning debut album by English all-folkstar big band, BellowHead, the first international album for Turkish roma clarinet-player, Selim Sesler (star of the cult film 'across the bridge'), and first album by Hungarian village fusionists, Napra (already awarded best World music album of the year 2008 by the Hungarian Association of Labels). Ben is the founding director of the premier World music tradefair, WOMEX 1994 - 1997 (and current supervising board-member). A pro-active sitter on various panels, committees and juries, he balances that by standing up to play as string-twanging member of Billy Bragg's fabulous orchestra, The Blokes.
Helmut Bürgel
Nationality: Germany
Profile:
Founder and artistic director of Stimmen-Festival & the Performing Arts Center Burghof Loerrach, Helmut has been organising World music programs for 30 years and has worked with singers from all over world including Bobby McFerrin, Meredith Monk, Paolo Conte, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Dimi Mint Abba (Mauritania), Alim Qasimov (Azerbaijan) Sabri Brothers (Pakistan), Susana Baca (Peru), Les Mystères des Voix Bulgares (Bulgaria), Eleftheria Arvanitaki (Greece), Huun Huur Tu (Tuva) and many many others.
Founder and artistic director of Stimmen-Festival & the Performing Arts Center Burghof Loerrach, Helmut has been organising World music programs for 30 years and has worked with singers from all over world including Bobby McFerrin, Meredith Monk, Paolo Conte, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Dimi Mint Abba (Mauritania), Alim Qasimov (Azerbaijan) Sabri Brothers (Pakistan), Susana Baca (Peru), Les Mystères des Voix Bulgares (Bulgaria), Eleftheria Arvanitaki (Greece), Huun Huur Tu (Tuva) and many many others.
Juana Burillo
Nationality: Spain
Profile:
Currently serving as President of the EFWMF (European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals), Juana has extensive experience working in the field of Arts & Culture. Following 12 years with the Arts Department of the Provincial Government of Zaragoza, Spain, she established her own company, El Espiritu Del Sur, for World Music artist management and promotion. As far as Juana can remember, all of her working life has been linked to her greatest passion: World Music.
Currently serving as President of the EFWMF (European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals), Juana has extensive experience working in the field of Arts & Culture. Following 12 years with the Arts Department of the Provincial Government of Zaragoza, Spain, she established her own company, El Espiritu Del Sur, for World Music artist management and promotion. As far as Juana can remember, all of her working life has been linked to her greatest passion: World Music.
Petr Doruzka
Nationality: Czech Republic
Profile:
A music writer since 1968 and radio presenter since 1980, Petr runs his weekly show, Borderline Music, on the Czech National Radio and contributes to the leading Czech papers. He was one of the founding members and producers of the Bonton record company (now owned by Sony Music) and has written books on alternative, contemporary, and world music. Since 1992, he is a member of the WMCE panel (World Music Chart Europe www.wmce.de). In recent years, he has also written for music magazines in Italy, Germany, France and the UK, and contributed to the Global Village programme in Canada. For the past four years, Petre has been lecturing on world music at the Charles University in Prague and, in 2007, he began serving as one of the 7 Samurai jury for the Womex music fair. Along with the London based writer, Ken Hunt, he runs the bilingual, world.freemusic.cz
A music writer since 1968 and radio presenter since 1980, Petr runs his weekly show, Borderline Music, on the Czech National Radio and contributes to the leading Czech papers. He was one of the founding members and producers of the Bonton record company (now owned by Sony Music) and has written books on alternative, contemporary, and world music. Since 1992, he is a member of the WMCE panel (World Music Chart Europe www.wmce.de). In recent years, he has also written for music magazines in Italy, Germany, France and the UK, and contributed to the Global Village programme in Canada. For the past four years, Petre has been lecturing on world music at the Charles University in Prague and, in 2007, he began serving as one of the 7 Samurai jury for the Womex music fair. Along with the London based writer, Ken Hunt, he runs the bilingual, world.freemusic.cz
Marie-José Justamond
Nationality: France
Profile:
Marie-José is Vice President of Zone France, a professional French-speaking network for World Music, which is a member of the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals. She is also the founder of SUDS, à Arles, a one-week, World music festival in France. She got her start as a communications executive with Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie d'Arles, a position she held from 1977 to 1989 and has since worked in the art and music world in numerous professional capacities. In 1989, she began organising photography exhibitions for renowned artists such as Koudelka, Hervé Guibert, Isabelle Muñoz and Gilles Peress, among many others. She also worked as a press-attaché for art publisher, Marval, in Paris, and as a communication officer for "Danse, Musique et Théâtre à Nîmes", before taking charge of executive production at Festival Mosaïque Gitane alongside Chico from the Gipsy Kings (in Nîmes and then in Arles). Marie-José is a recognised expert in the field of World music and cultural arts, often called upon for debates, panels and selection committees for musical commissions.
Marie-José is Vice President of Zone France, a professional French-speaking network for World Music, which is a member of the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals. She is also the founder of SUDS, à Arles, a one-week, World music festival in France. She got her start as a communications executive with Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie d'Arles, a position she held from 1977 to 1989 and has since worked in the art and music world in numerous professional capacities. In 1989, she began organising photography exhibitions for renowned artists such as Koudelka, Hervé Guibert, Isabelle Muñoz and Gilles Peress, among many others. She also worked as a press-attaché for art publisher, Marval, in Paris, and as a communication officer for "Danse, Musique et Théâtre à Nîmes", before taking charge of executive production at Festival Mosaïque Gitane alongside Chico from the Gipsy Kings (in Nîmes and then in Arles). Marie-José is a recognised expert in the field of World music and cultural arts, often called upon for debates, panels and selection committees for musical commissions.
Dubi Lenz
Nationality: Israel
Profile:
Since it's founding in 1998, Dubi Lenz has been the Artistic Director of the Tel Aviv World Music Festival, which is a member of the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals (EFWMF.) He spent one year as the head of the board and three years as the Editor of the Forum's International Newsletter. In 2004, he was appointed to the preparing committee for the Forum Cultural Mundial in Sao Paolo and, in 2006, the international board of this Forum in Rio de Janeiro.
Dubi is a member of the Israeli Education Ministry's Music Committee as well as a member of the Music Committee of The Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation. In 2007, he served as Artistic Director for the Israeli International Music Exposure programme, undertaken by the Israeli Foreign Ministry for 40 "buyers" from festivals around the world. He was also the Artistic Director for the very successful 2006 music celebration, "La Fete de la Musique", organized by the French Embassy in collaboration with the Tel Aviv Municipality. To the general Israeli public, Dubi is most renowned as a music broadcaster for the IDF National Radio in Israel, a position held since 1973, and his 15 year tenure as the head of the music department at the station. Today, in addition to his other capacities, he continues to host a popular, weekly World Music radio show which he launched in the late 70's. Dubi also works as a lecturer of World Music at Israeli universities and lectures on Israeli World Music abroad.
Since it's founding in 1998, Dubi Lenz has been the Artistic Director of the Tel Aviv World Music Festival, which is a member of the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals (EFWMF.) He spent one year as the head of the board and three years as the Editor of the Forum's International Newsletter. In 2004, he was appointed to the preparing committee for the Forum Cultural Mundial in Sao Paolo and, in 2006, the international board of this Forum in Rio de Janeiro.
Dubi is a member of the Israeli Education Ministry's Music Committee as well as a member of the Music Committee of The Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation. In 2007, he served as Artistic Director for the Israeli International Music Exposure programme, undertaken by the Israeli Foreign Ministry for 40 "buyers" from festivals around the world. He was also the Artistic Director for the very successful 2006 music celebration, "La Fete de la Musique", organized by the French Embassy in collaboration with the Tel Aviv Municipality. To the general Israeli public, Dubi is most renowned as a music broadcaster for the IDF National Radio in Israel, a position held since 1973, and his 15 year tenure as the head of the music department at the station. Today, in addition to his other capacities, he continues to host a popular, weekly World Music radio show which he launched in the late 70's. Dubi also works as a lecturer of World Music at Israeli universities and lectures on Israeli World Music abroad.
Erwin Schellekens
Nationality: The Netherlands
Profile:
Erwin is the Artistic Director for Mundial Productions, where he has worked for seven years. This position has allowed him to combine his passion for cultural education and programming with Mundial's unique approach to international artist development and global cultural exchange. Erwin is responsible for the artistic development of all Mundial activities including Festival Mundial, Via del Mondo, cultural education programmes, international exchange programmes, and cultural and development programming worldwide.
Erwin is the Artistic Director for Mundial Productions, where he has worked for seven years. This position has allowed him to combine his passion for cultural education and programming with Mundial's unique approach to international artist development and global cultural exchange. Erwin is responsible for the artistic development of all Mundial activities including Festival Mundial, Via del Mondo, cultural education programmes, international exchange programmes, and cultural and development programming worldwide.
Christine Semba
Nationality: France
Profile:
Since 2000, Christine has been the Director of Content & Programmes at WOMEX - the World Music Expo. In addition to coordinating all programming content, she is the Executive Producer for the WOMEX conferences and showcases as well as its offspring activities including Porto Musical. Christine began her career as the Manager of a French travel agency based in St. Petersburg, specializing in business and cultural travels. This role inspired her to organize concerts for Russian artists abroad and, eventually, took her on board the German culture ship, "Stubnitz", a mobile cultural platform that travelled throughout Europe.
Since 2000, Christine has been the Director of Content & Programmes at WOMEX - the World Music Expo. In addition to coordinating all programming content, she is the Executive Producer for the WOMEX conferences and showcases as well as its offspring activities including Porto Musical. Christine began her career as the Manager of a French travel agency based in St. Petersburg, specializing in business and cultural travels. This role inspired her to organize concerts for Russian artists abroad and, eventually, took her on board the German culture ship, "Stubnitz", a mobile cultural platform that travelled throughout Europe.
Benjamim Taubkin
Nationality: Brazil
Profile:
Brazilian music, and its links and relations with other cultures, has been the playing field for this instrumentalist, arranger, composer and producer. As a musician, Benjamim has participated in several formations that range from soloing (piano) to symphonic orchestras in Brazil and abroad. Some of his most recent collaberations as a musician and arranger include Jobim Sinfônico, Samwad - Rua do Encontro, Milágrimas, Orquestra Jazz Sinfônica, Paulo Moura and Monica Salmaso. Currently, Benjamin is working with The Orquestra Popular de Câmara, The Choro Ensemble Moderna Tradição and Abaçai, in addition to directing the label, Núcleo Contemporâneo, specialising in the recording of Brazilian instrumental music. Benjamin is credited (as a musician or producer) on more than 130 albums, coordinates projects for institutions such as Itaú Cultural and the São Paulo State Secretary of Culture, and developes programs for SESC, CPFL and CCBB. He is the musical curator for the Mercado Cultural da Bahia and is a member of the European Forum for World Music.
Brazilian music, and its links and relations with other cultures, has been the playing field for this instrumentalist, arranger, composer and producer. As a musician, Benjamim has participated in several formations that range from soloing (piano) to symphonic orchestras in Brazil and abroad. Some of his most recent collaberations as a musician and arranger include Jobim Sinfônico, Samwad - Rua do Encontro, Milágrimas, Orquestra Jazz Sinfônica, Paulo Moura and Monica Salmaso. Currently, Benjamin is working with The Orquestra Popular de Câmara, The Choro Ensemble Moderna Tradição and Abaçai, in addition to directing the label, Núcleo Contemporâneo, specialising in the recording of Brazilian instrumental music. Benjamin is credited (as a musician or producer) on more than 130 albums, coordinates projects for institutions such as Itaú Cultural and the São Paulo State Secretary of Culture, and developes programs for SESC, CPFL and CCBB. He is the musical curator for the Mercado Cultural da Bahia and is a member of the European Forum for World Music.