Editorial: Grammys, Do You Got Us?
Text by Dawoud Kringle "Labels; we got you. But do you got us?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx86h_KXk48&t=23s While I am not a fan of Chappell Roan, I acknowledge that she is a talented singer, songwriter, and performer. More than this, I genuinely respect and...
ACTION ALERT! NO “AM for Every Vehicle Act” without AMFA!
Dear Members and the PUBLIC, Congress is considering a new law requiring car manufacturers to include AM radio in every new vehicle. If Congress gives the radio industry a big handout, it must ensure that featured musicians are paid when their music is played on...
Cross-Cultural Connection Presents “Jazz in the Park”
On Sunday, August 11 from 1 PM to 7 PM, jazz saxophonist and MFM member Ray Blue's nonprofit Cross-Cultural Connection will present its 6th Annual Jazz Festival on the beautiful Peekskill waterfront. Jazz in the Park is a free concert SUPPORTED BY VARIOUS SPONSORS. It...
Spotify Pisses On Us And Calls It Spring Rain.
A Report by Dawoud Kringle Spotify has augmented its corporate policy to avoid paying Artists. It has been bundling audiobooks with music by independent artists on Spotify, calling this a "discounted packet." In April 2024, Spotify announced that it now considers all...
Report: 2024 MFM-RMA MIXER
Text by Roger Blanc On Monday, December 2nd, 6:00-8:00 PM, MFM members participated in a Membership Gathering and Social Mixer on the beautiful top floor of the Avalon Clinton on West 52nd Street between 10th &11th Avenues in Manhattan. The event was sponsored in...
Review…“The more the people are organized, the better” – Fela Kuti
Review by David Gilden In April (2024) Musicians For Musicians (MFM) presented a global roundtable discussionon the legacy of Fela Kuti’s music and activism, as part of their ongoing “Music Is Essential,” series. Produced by MFM's President Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi...
Report: 2024 MFM Annual Membership Meeting
Report by Dawoud Kringle On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, MFM held its annual membership meeting. The Zoom meeting was hosted by MFM's new Vice President, Adam Reifsteck. The first item on the agenda was votes on the Board of Directors. Reifsteck tallied the votes on...
MFM ZOOM Roundtable Discussion #2: the Value of African Music
MFM Presents "Music Is Essential," a Zoom Roundtable Discussion Among MFM Members – Musicians with a Deep Connection to African Music – Speaking on the Value of Studying Music in Africa. Date: Monday, October 7th, 2024Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm....
MFM Hudson Valley (Kingston) Chapter Meet Up Report
Dear MFM HV members and guests, Thank you for attending our ‘In-person’ spring meet-up on Saturday, March 30th. …A springtime infusion of music-making possibility and enthusiasm expressed by all was much welcomed and after hearing each member...