New York, NY, February 25, 2008: ASCAP will present a special
"Writers Roundtable" panel discussion on Thursday, March 6, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Clark-Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. The panel will feature some of today's top songwriters and is part of an ongoing series of professional development programs that focus on the music creation process. Moderated by ASCAP's Tremayne "Tre" Anchrum, the event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.
Commenting on the panel, Anchrum said: "Since there are a vast number of producer only panels industry wide, we felt it was necessary to provide a stage where successful songwriters can educate other aspiring songwriters on how to make their mark in the business. We're pleased to bring together this panel of outstanding songwriters for what promises to be a lively and informative discussion."
The featured panelists are:
Lyfe Jennings
Songwriter: "Never Never Land," "S.E.X.," "Must Be Nice."
Manuel Seal
Songwriter: "Always Be My Baby" (Mariah Carey); "My Boo" (Usher); "We Belong Together" (Mariah Carey).
Cri$tyle "The Ink" Johnson
Songwriter: "Touch My Body" (Mariah Carey); "Angel" (Natasha Bedingfield); "I'm Grown" (Tiffany Evans); "Hood Anthem" (Keke Palmer).
Atozzio "The Hitt Writer"
Songwriter: "Friend Me Up" (Keke Palmer); "Mama" (Chris Brown); "Holla At Ya Boy" (2 Much).
RL
Songwriter: "Butta Love," "Too Close," "I Still Love You."
ASCAP PRESENTS… WRITERS ROUNDTABLE
Thursday, March 6th from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Free and open to the public
CLARK-ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Robert Woodruff Library Exhibition Hall,
111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA
For more information, call (404) 351-1224.
About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 315,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members. ASCAP has representation arrangements with over 90 music rights organizations such that the ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members.
www.ascap.com
