International Soul Music Summit ‘09 starts tomorrow
Peep the full schedule of events, panels and performances
In the decade since then, soul has taken on a life of its own - growing from coffeehouse open mics to Internet cafes and sites that digitally connect artists and enthusiasts all over the world. But Atlanta’s still seen as a hub, which makes it the perfect host for Terry Bello’s annual International Soul Music Summit.-
In its fourth year, the three-day event is a conference, networking event and party rolled into one. Some of this year’s panels include Women, Sex and Music; Media and Marketing; Soul Star - Who is Next; How I Wrote That Song; My Music My Brand, etc.-
Participating artists/panelists include Eric Roberson, Natalie “Floacist” Stewart, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Vikter Duplaix, Anthony David, Sy Smith, Joi, Lady Alma, Gordon Chambers, Slakah the Beatchild, Salakida Kali, Kelly Love Jones, Rhonda Thomas, etc.-
See a full schedule of events, including nightly concerts at venues including Over Da Edge and Cafe Circa, below the jump. Or visit soulmusicsummit.net. Onsite general registration - $200. Thurs., Sept 24 - Sat., Sept. 26. Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, 590 West Peachtree St. 404-881-6000.