Artist Initiative
ACHF Arts Access
The songs on Siama's new CD will reflect expansion of his technique as a result of cross-pollinating with musicians of other genres. The result will be evident on the CD in the juxtaposition of the traditional roots of his soukous and rumba songs interwoven with a variety of rhythmic patterns and inventive harmonic surprises. 2: Siama will begin to learn about many aspects of the business of music, from publishing and distribution to marketing and promotion. Siama will document dates and learnings as he participates in fourteen consultations with a variety of music professionals (Springboard for the Arts, musicians, booking managers, promoters and marketers).
Siama created an opportunity to collaborate with and learn from musicians from many cultural backgrounds in a supportive, joyous environment. Combining disparate elements is a challenge. Siama's sound, welcoming nature, his pre-work and the freedom he fostered during the sessions combined with the musicians' skill to create in a cohesive, natural collection of songs. As Banning Eyre wrote, It's hard to say what makes such unlikely fusions feel enticing and organic, rather than gimmicky and strange, but Siama has found that elusive alchemy here. For all its bold collaborative forays, this album feels personal. 2: Siama met with fifty-two people in positions that intersect with music and came away with documentation of ideas, contacts and recommendations to increase his earning potential. The documentation from his meetings includes date, name, area of expertise and learnings e.g. recommendations, tactics, opportunities and referrals. Siama has already taken action on many of the recommendations so he's begun to generate a sustainable income as each opportunity leads to the next.
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