CALLING ALL INDIGENOUS STUDENT SONGWRITERS & MUSICIANS!
~ We are now seeking songwriter submissions for our ~
Phase II North American Indigenous Music Project!
(musicians, stand by – you are next!)
WHAT’S THIS PROJECT ABOUT?
We bring people together through music.
The Project unites Indigenous student songwriters and musicians up to 24 years of age within the geographic borders of North America.
Participants will:
- Be introduced to talented young Indigenous artists from other tribes
- Record an original song using virtual audio production technologies (we will provide everything you need!)
- Learn about some cool music & audio production stuff
- Be featured in a music video for the world to see!
All participating artists will receive an awesome celebrated studio microphone bundle:
sE Electronics sE X1S with shock mount, pop filter, and mic cable, and a
CAD Connect II CX2 USB audio interface
THE DETAILS
In our safe, secure online environment, participants will get to know each other and create inter-tribal bonds. We have created a tested experience where support and healing may occur. Students will learn valuable cutting-edge skills and work with NAMMY-winning musician, singer/songwriter Wade Fernandez (Menominee tribe) to produce an original song. We provide the equipment and help you use it, you provide the talent! The finished song will be distributed on popular streaming services while the music video will be published for public view on our YouTube Channel. This project will bring joy and healing, promote Indigenous cultures and music to the world, and provide a platform from which talented young musicians – like you – may be seen & heard. Music is medicine.
HOW CAN I AUDITION?
While we are actively hand-selecting artists to work with, we welcome anyone with an interest to audition! If you would like to participate, please send an email to Dr. Bill Lord:
globalzrecording@gmail.com
In the body of the email, please include include your name, age, tribe, instrument/voice, and why you would like to participate in our project. We will respond to all emails.
Please note we are actively recruiting, so if you are interested in joining us, don’t delay!
Keep an eye on our website and social media sites for additional information, developing timelines, and other news pertaining to the status of our project.
A HUGE NOD OF THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
AudioMovers/Abbey Road Studios
Delaplaine Foundation
DreamHost
KMC Music
Mockingbird Foundation
Nora Roberts Foundation
Sweetwater Sound
TechZone Audio
ANOTHER NOD OF THANKS TO OUR COLLABORATING PARTNERS and ASSOCIATES
Aspen Institute Center for Native American Youth
George Mason University School of Law Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic
Harvard Law School’s Recording Artist Project Clinic
Maryland Nonprofits
Mostyn Marketing Group
National Congress of American Indians
Native American Community Academy
National Congress of American Indians
Penn State Law’s Arts, Sports, & Entertainment Law Clinic
University of New Mexico Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences
MORE THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Dr. James Honeycutt
Dr. Kelly Laurila
Dr. Damien Sanchez
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Bradley Plesz
Dr. Jan Dommerholt
Dr. Jonathan Cresci
Anpao Duta Flying Earth