On September 19, 2023, Save The Music, Black Music Action Coalition, 1500 Sound Academy, and other partners connected music industry executives with 50+ high school students from STM’s J Dilla Music Technology programs in Los Angeles County. Attendees — including representation from Amazon Music, Apple, United Talent Agency, Creative Artists Agency, Universal Music Group, Warner […]
Since 2018, through philanthropic investment, participatory planning, and active convening, Save The Music and its NOLA partners at Artist Corps NOLA and the New Orleans Arts Education Alliance have helped jumpstart 27 new music education programs and ten additional...
Music education develops the whole child, including their physical and mental well-being. Investing in students’ mental health sets the foundation for lifelong success and encourages empathy, compassion, and understanding, creating a school environment where...
From the left, Peanut Butter Wolf, J. ROCC, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ma Dukes (Dilla’s mother), and Host Asya Shein. On March 16th, 2023, Save The Music curated a star studded panel at SXSW to celebrate the life and legacy of hip-hop producer, James Yancey, better known...
At the heart of empowerment lies the necessity for many voices to be heard, understood, and in dialogue with each other. Learning and growth are not always achieved simply by agreeing with each other. Providing a space for listening is often the first step to...
For generations, Black music has had a profound and powerful impact on our nation’s cultural heritage. It has shaped a variety of popular genres from rhythm and blues to jazz, gospel, country, rap and more. This month and every month, we continue to honor its roots....