A group of artists is coming together to create a program of poetry and song with environmental stewardship and climate justice at the center. What does this look like in local communities and in different parts of the world? We want to find out!
We are also inviting current members of PMN to submit climate-themed songs and poems that inspire hope and action, increase cross-cultural awareness, and build bridges. We will select songs/poems which meet these criteria and which fit together in terms of thematic flow.
How to Participate
Invited artists as well as Members of the People's Music Network who have topically relevant songs may use the online registration form to sign up to share a song or a poem during this event OR to be part of the audience. Just press the "Register" button on the left side of the web page. Invited artists will be given a special registration code. Registered performers and audience members receive an e-mail message containing the Zoom Meeting link immediately after they register. We encourage live performance, but you may submit a pre-recorded video when you register to substitute for a live performance. Members sharing videos first give a live introduction.
*PLEASE NOTE: Registering as a performer does not guarantee a slot. We appreciate everyone's willingness to share the spotlight with artists who are new to PMN. For those who register and are not selected to perform this time, we assure you that there will be other opportunities to share your music/poetry in the near future. Thank you for offering the art that you create in order to make the world a better place and thank you for your understanding!
The content of the online swap will also be livestreamed free of charge via the PMN Facebook Page AND the PMN Youtube Channel.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 18 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
The order of performance will be released by Monday, August 23. You may register for this event after the deadline to get the zoom link to be in the audience.
LYRICS: https://bit.ly/2021-08-25-Lyrics_for_Climate_event
PERFORMER LIST:
1. 7.06 PM (ET) Julian Rodriguez jr./Johnny Bob, Western Shoshone 2. 7.13 PM (ET) Colleen Kattau "The Creator Always Wins" www.colleenkattau.com 3. 7.19 PM (ET) Raymond Turner "Black Lives Matter..." https://www.upsurgejazz.com/ 4. 7.25 PM (ET) Nell Levin "Don’t Blow Up The Mountain" www.michaelandnell.com VIDEO 5. 7.31 PM (ET) Zandro "Enseñame" , Peru https://www.facebook.com/zandro.rojascastro VIDEO 6. 7.37 PM (ET) Jafeth Gómez Colombia www.jafeth.com.co/ 7. 7.47 PM (ET) Deborah Silverstein "What Will Remain" www.debobiz.com 8. 7.53 PM (ET) Jendog Lonewolf 9. 7.59 PM (ET) Freida Jacques 10. 8.09 PM (ET) Agni Uttama "Viajero" Chileinstagram.com/p/CIezu-oB_o-/ VIDEO 11. 8.15 PM (ET) Liz (Violizzy) Taub "We Are the Sea" www.violizzy.com VIDEO 12. 8.21 PM (ET) Arlen Segura, Colombia 13. 8.31 PM (ET) Michelle Shocked "Pompeii" www.michelleshocked.com 14. 8.37 PM (ET) Seth Patel "The Asking" bit.ly/goldenbutterflyband VIDEO 15. 8.43 PM (ET) Mothers Out Front "Keep it in the Ground" VIDEO 16. 8.49 PM (ET) Paul Kaplan "House on Fire" www.paulkaplanmusic.com
Eligibility to Perform:
Performers in this swap must:
1) Be invited artists and/or PMN members in good standing.* 2) Register using the online form. 3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone. * If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
1) Be invited artists and/or PMN members in good standing.*
2) Register using the online form.
3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone.
* If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
Technical Orientation Session: Tuesday, August 24, 4:30-6:00 PM
Selected performers will receive an e-mail invitation to a technical orientation session at the time listed above by the morning of the same day. We will discuss and practice how to get the best sound when sharing music on Zoom. Each performer will have a chance to sing a verse of a song and then receive feedback on ways to improve the audio quality. While perfection is not expected, artists new to Zoom are strongly encouraged to attend the tech run through, because doing so will build your confidence in using these tools. The audio quality that listeners hear of your live performance depends on the equipment you have and how you use it. Find tips to improve audio quality here.
Free Livestream
TUNE INTO THE LIVE BROADCAST via YOUTUBE
Thursday, August 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (ET)
**Past and future Livestreams are available through the PMN Facebook Live Page: https://www.facebook.com/Peoples.Music.Network/live
Help Publicize!
Encourage your friends to tune into this online musical event for progressive culture: Share the event on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/events/511133199981861
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