6/30 EVENT: Evans joins Icon Kenny Gamble & other music moguls on Biz of Black Music Panel

BMM-Digital-DS Dollars & $ense–The Biz of Black Music

900AM WURD-Philadelphia uses the occasion of Black Music Month 2014 to examine the influence African-Americans have had on the music industry; the importance of proactively protecting intellectual property; the pitfalls to avoid as a working musician; and the variety of music industry jobs that exist outside of performing.

Professor Tonya M. Evans, who teaches intellectual property, wills and trusts, property and entertainment, joins in this engaging conversation with an esteemed interdisciplinary panel on Monday, June 30th at 6:00 PM at the Painted Bride Arts CenterOther panelists include:

  • Kenny Gamble, international music industry icon of Gamble Huff Records
  • Ivan Barias, producer/songwriter and president of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Recording Academy
  • Damon Bennett, accomplished composer, musician and producer

Stephanie Renee, 900AM-WURD’s Program Director and host of “The Mid-Morning MOJO,” will moderate the panel. Join us for an interdisciplinary talk with music industry professionals on how to succeed in today’s music business. The event is free for all attendees. Please click here to RSVP.

About the Dollars & $ense Series

Dollars & $ense is an interactive professional development series produced by 900AM-WURD, Pennsylvania’s only African-American owned and operated talk radio station (and one of the few in the country). Bringing together workshop-style coaching with small groups of personally invested attendees, Dollars & $ense offers a range of financial literacy and empowerment topics to African-American community.