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BMAC Music Maker Grants To Be Awarded At Fire Relief Fundraiser Jan. 29

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Advocacy organization Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) will host “ReStore & ReBuild L.A.” on Jan. 29. Funds raised at the event will benefit the BMAC L.A. Fire Relief Fund, which provides fund to Black residents and small businesses in Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires.

In addition, the third annual BMAC X Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants, powered by ASCAP, will be awarded at the event, which is presented by BMAC, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, ASCAP and Wasserman Foundation, with support from Amazon Music Rotation, Def Jam, Harbourview Equity Partners and IAG. BMAC and the legendary duo will present grants to emerging Black musical talent selected from a nationwide search.

The Music Maker awards launched in 2023 in honor of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The program provides financial support, mentorship, studio time and networking opportunities to Black music producers and songwriters.

“Music is a divine art that has always played a vital role in healing during times of adversity. From ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ to ‘We Are The World,’ ‘Wake Up Everybody’ and our own ‘Optimistic,’ songs have the power to uplift and raise our spirits while also providing critical financial support for rebuilding,” said Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in a statement. “We encourage these young Music Makers to create the soundtrack for recovery and healing.”

“We hope to address immediate needs of L.A. residents, support local businesses and musicians in need of revenue, and to continue our ongoing work to create access and opportunities for the next generation of songwriters, producers and artists, emphasizing the importance of not only restoring businesses and rebuilding homes, but restoring hope and rebuilding the spirit,” offers Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, BMAC co-founder, president and CEO.

BMAC was created in 2020 to address systemic racism within the music business on behalf of Black artists, songwriters, producers, managers, agents, executives, lawyers and other industry professionals.

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