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BMI Congratulates 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Stanley Clarke and Billy Hart

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From News, posted 3.07.22. This spring, the National Endowment for the Arts will celebrate two of BMI’s legendary jazz musicians, Stanley Clarke and Billy Hart, as Jazz Masters, which is the highest honor bestowed in the world of jazz music. As an extraordinary bass-player, Clarke has become one of the most influential players in modern… Read more...


BMI Mourns the Loss of Shock G of Digital Underground

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From News, posted 4.23.21. BMI is saddened to learn of the death of rapper/songwriter/producer Shock G, who passed away Thursday at age 57. Born Gregory Jacobs, Shock G founded the groundbreaking Bay Area hip-hop collective Digital Underground in 1987, a band whose early singles helped branch the genre out to a wider audience via anthemic… Read more...


BMI Congratulates its 2020 Jazz Masters Bobby McFerrin and Reggie Workman

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From News, posted 2.06.20. The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded two of BMI’s most gifted jazz artists with its highest honor bestowed upon the genre: Bobby McFerrin and Reggie Workman will be named Jazz Masters during the NEA’s April 1-3, 2020, celebration. Renowned for his vocal improvisation using his mystifying four-octave range, McFerrin… Read more...


BMI Signs DAOU Vineyards to New Wine and Song Partnership

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From News, posted 1.23.19. BMI recently inked a long-term deal with DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, California, to be the Company’s exclusive wine partner. Founded on the premise that great wine should be accessible and shared with the world, DAOU Mountain is home to some of the most sought-after and top-rated wines in the country.… Read more...


John Adams and Peter Sellars Bring Highly Anticipated “Girls of the Golden West” to SF Opera

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From News, posted 11.15.17. The New York Times has called it “the most eagerly anticipated new opera of the season,” and judging solely by the unparalleled resumes of BMI composer John Adams, who is the most-performed living American composer, and renowned BMI librettist and director Peter Sellars, serious music lovers would have to agree. Their… Read more...


Songwriter Equity Act Continues to Gain Momentum in Congress

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From News, posted 9.22.16. Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-2) (@RepHuffman) has joined lead Democratic cosponsor Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8) (@RepJeffries) in supporting H.R.1283, the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. The bill, introduced by Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA-9) (@RepDougCollins), continues to gain support on Capitol Hill, and Congressman Huffman’s cosponsorship is welcome news… Read more...


BMI Continues to Support the Sundance Institute Film Music Program

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From News, posted 6.29.16. BMI is proud to continue its support of the Sundance Institute Film Music Program, which is collaborating for the fourth year with Skywalker Sound to host the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound. The first 2016 session of the Lab, which begins July 7 at Skywalker Ranch,… Read more...


BMI Mourns the Loss of Rock Pioneer Paul Kantner

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From News, posted 1.29.16. BMI is mourning the passing of longtime affiliate, songwriter Paul Kantner, who died Thursday, January 28, at the age of 74. As co-founder, rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter for seminal San Francisco rock ensemble, the Jefferson Airplane, Kantner was a crucial pioneer in the evolution of rock and roll, by infusing… Read more...


California Lawyers for the Arts Provides Tips for ‘Making Money in the 21st Century’

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From News, posted 1.05.16. On Saturday, January 16, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, attendees of the California Lawyers for the Arts annual music business seminar will learn ways to make money in today’s music industry. Held at the Black Box Theater in West Sacramento, CA, keynote speeches will be delivered by renowned entertainment attorneys… Read more...


Senator Barbara Boxer Co-Sponsors Songwriter Equity Act

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From News, posted 4.16.15. BMI affiliates everywhere will be pleased to learn that Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) (@BarbaraBoxer) has joined with lead Democratic co-sponsor Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) (@SenWhitehouse) in co-sponsoring S. 662, the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. The bill, reintroduced in the Senate in March by Senator Orrin Hatch… Read more...


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