THE STATE OF BLACK MUSIC: THE ARTIST, THE EXECUTIVE, THE INFLUENCER

As the Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) continues to widen its footprint in all aspects of Hip Hop culture, we will produce two (2), one-hour panels during Black Music Month, “The State of Black Music: The Artist, The Executive, The Influencer”. The production will take place on Thursday, June 24, and Friday, June 25, at 1 PM PST/ 4 PM EDT to coincide with BET Awards weekend activities. The event will stream live on all UHHM digital platforms.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 AT 1 PM PDT/ 4 PM EDT

Moderator: Leslie “Big Lez” Segar – Radio/TV Host, Dancer & Choreographer

Panelists: Chris Atlas, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, James Andrews, Marc Byers, Michael “Blue” Williams, Sonya Pruneda

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 AT 1 PM PDT/ 4 PM EDT

Moderator: Felicia “The Poetess” Morris

Panelists: Amy Keys, Ann Carli, Eric Beasley, Kwamé, Troy Shelton

In support of live music venues, the event will take place at the Miracle Theater in Inglewood, in front of an audience per COVID guidelines as California re-opens all live venues in mid-June. UHHM will partner with the Miracle Theater and Envoi for location and production support.

Produced by the Artist Relations Committee, Universal Hip Hop Museum, Mark Green, Chair