What do you get when you have a room filled with amazing female talent and a group of female commissioners that offer advice to help enhance the awareness of the artists’ performance by making them aware of their showmanship? You get a rocking house of Women Who Jam. A session created by the NABFEME (National Association Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment).
The mission of NABFEME is to raise the profile and increase the awareness of Black women in the music and entertainment industry and they accomplish this mission through activities that foster empowerment, education, mentoring, career development and networking opportunities. One of their creative geniuses is Women Who Jam Sessions.
Let’s face it... it is never easy to hear people tell you that what you think has been done to make yourself hot can stand to be hotter. Being under the eye of other industry professionals can be very unnerving, but what you take from it can make you not only stronger but place you at the top of your game.
The Philly network had its 1st Women Who Jam Session at one of Philly’s finest restaurants North by Northwest and it was off the hook! This female driven movement by women for women was a chance to see how even seasoned women handle the pressure of being critiqued in order to enhance they stage presence, their style and/or their performance.
Hosted by the True Soul (Neo-Soul) activist and Power 99 radio personality Tiffany Bacon, she set the stage for Ghetto Songbird (Rock), Lyrispect (Spoken Word), Mia Harvey (R&B), Rhapsode (Spoken Word/ Neo-Soul), Alaina Nelson (R&B), Andrea Pinkett (Gospel), Desi (Gospel- Spoken Word) as they shared their seasoned talents under the watchful eyes of industry professionals: Cheryl Wadlington, Evoluer celebrity stylist and fashion consultant; Patricia Coates, entertainment lawyer; Stephanie Renee, radio host and spoken word artist; and Heather Elitou, Senior Editor representing Infinite MagaZine.
Although the performances were great, it was Desi, the Gospel/Spoken Word artists that won the opportunity to visit New York and perform for the NABFEME Women Who Jam!
What made this event a night to remember besides the awesome performances that were given by each of the artists, but the networking that took place afterwards. Networking is a very important part in the growth of artistic development because everyone needs someone that can help them advance further in their careers. When people work together to make a change for the better, whether it is personal or as a community it reflects in the person and the world around us.
Introducing yourself, handing out business cards, following up and staying connected is what makes you and your business remembered and prosperous. Without it you are merely a goldfish in a fishbowl wishing you were in a pond.
If you are an artists that is seasoned or amateur and you are looking for the exposure and the honest help that you need to place your foot in the industry’s door, then sign up for this event— it is something that you have to be a part of. If you are truly a fan of the arts, love to hear good performances, and looking to support women with a cause, then be sure to check it out.
Please visit www.myspace.com/NABFEME for information on the next event in Philly and New York.
v The Mom Drum Circle- FEAT. Marcy Francis was the opening performance that made everyone ready to jam!!! They KILLED IT with their fantastic energy!!! Be sure to check out their performance on the YouTube.
The mission of NABFEME is to raise the profile and increase the awareness of Black women in the music and entertainment industry and they accomplish this mission through activities that foster empowerment, education, mentoring, career development and networking opportunities. One of their creative geniuses is Women Who Jam Sessions.
Let’s face it... it is never easy to hear people tell you that what you think has been done to make yourself hot can stand to be hotter. Being under the eye of other industry professionals can be very unnerving, but what you take from it can make you not only stronger but place you at the top of your game.
The Philly network had its 1st Women Who Jam Session at one of Philly’s finest restaurants North by Northwest and it was off the hook! This female driven movement by women for women was a chance to see how even seasoned women handle the pressure of being critiqued in order to enhance they stage presence, their style and/or their performance.
Hosted by the True Soul (Neo-Soul) activist and Power 99 radio personality Tiffany Bacon, she set the stage for Ghetto Songbird (Rock), Lyrispect (Spoken Word), Mia Harvey (R&B), Rhapsode (Spoken Word/ Neo-Soul), Alaina Nelson (R&B), Andrea Pinkett (Gospel), Desi (Gospel- Spoken Word) as they shared their seasoned talents under the watchful eyes of industry professionals: Cheryl Wadlington, Evoluer celebrity stylist and fashion consultant; Patricia Coates, entertainment lawyer; Stephanie Renee, radio host and spoken word artist; and Heather Elitou, Senior Editor representing Infinite MagaZine.
Although the performances were great, it was Desi, the Gospel/Spoken Word artists that won the opportunity to visit New York and perform for the NABFEME Women Who Jam!
What made this event a night to remember besides the awesome performances that were given by each of the artists, but the networking that took place afterwards. Networking is a very important part in the growth of artistic development because everyone needs someone that can help them advance further in their careers. When people work together to make a change for the better, whether it is personal or as a community it reflects in the person and the world around us.
Introducing yourself, handing out business cards, following up and staying connected is what makes you and your business remembered and prosperous. Without it you are merely a goldfish in a fishbowl wishing you were in a pond.
If you are an artists that is seasoned or amateur and you are looking for the exposure and the honest help that you need to place your foot in the industry’s door, then sign up for this event— it is something that you have to be a part of. If you are truly a fan of the arts, love to hear good performances, and looking to support women with a cause, then be sure to check it out.
Please visit www.myspace.com/NABFEME for information on the next event in Philly and New York.
v The Mom Drum Circle- FEAT. Marcy Francis was the opening performance that made everyone ready to jam!!! They KILLED IT with their fantastic energy!!! Be sure to check out their performance on the YouTube.
Heather Elitou-Reviewer
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Nice piece. I am a HUGE music fan so I really enjoyed your story.
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