An innovative gathering for soul industry professionals will focus on “WHERE
SOUL MEETS THE BIZ”
Neo Soul Café LLC announces plans for the 2008 I Got Soul
Conference and Tribute (IGSC). The conference dates are June 13-15 and will
be held in Dallas, TX. This year’s theme is “Where Soul Meets the Biz”
IGSC, known as the pipeline for soul music, has a creative environment where
established industry professionals, up and coming artists can meet to
network, experience groundbreaking panels, technology workshops and unique
entertainment events. IGSC 2008 expects over 1000 attendees for this 3 day
event.
The IGSC Tribute was created to recognize legends and trailblazers of soul
music. 2007 honoree was Stevie Wonder and hosted by Universal/Motown
recording artist Erykah Badu. The 2008 honorees will be announced in April
2008.
“I Got Soul Conference” is about connecting the music to the business. DJ
Frances Jaye and business partner Velisa Crayton-Walker who run the
multi-media company Neo Soul Café created IGSC as a platform to support soul
music. This year they also decided to take IGSC to the next level by
working with other women who are creating opportunities for the soul
community. The team consists of Jodine Dorce of Jodine’s Corner, Asya Shein
and Nina Morena of Fusicology.com, Fiona Bloom of The Bloom Effect, Carmen
Rodgers and Talibah Wortham of Candigirl Music and Valerie Pratt of Ol’Soul.
IGSC, Founded by Frances Jaye and Velisa Walker-Crayton is a property of
Neo Soul Café LLC., a Dallas-based multi-media company.
IGSC conference, sponsorship, hotel accommodations and registration
information will be available online at [url=http://www.igotsoulconference.com]http://www.igotsoulconference.com[/url]
or by email:
[email protected]