WHASINGTON, DC. (Recording Academy) - WHO: The Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus (RASCC) and The Recording Academy will bring together m ore than 100 music professionals and artists including three-time GRAMMY winner
Gloria Estefan, songwriter Desmond Child ("
Livin' La Vida Loca"), musician/"American Idol" judge/radio show host ("Randy Jackson's Hit List") Randy Jackson, producer and three-time GRAMMY winner Jimmy Jam, saxophonist Dave Koz, and jazz guitarist and GRAMMY winner Earl Klugh, among many others.
WHAT: Artists will participate in the first-ever Recording Arts Day on Capitol Hill to inform policy makers of the important role the recording arts play to the nation, especially during times of need. The Recording Academy and MusiCares will announce a $1 million contribution to aid music people affected by Hurricane Katrina. The day will include:
* The Power of Music: Gloria Estefan and Recording Academy President Neil Portnow will discuss music's power to comfort and heal. Estefan will mentor young musicians, culminating in a unique musical performance with members of Congress and other guest artists;
* GRAMMYs on the Hill: The Recording Academy's fifth annual advocacy event that honors outstanding legislators who work to improve the environment for music makers, and artists who use the power of music to improve all our lives. This year's award recipients are: Estefan, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.). Jon Secada will present Estefan with her award and perform. Crystal Gayle with songwriter Richard Leigh also will perform. Members of the Louisiana and Mississippi Congressional Delegation will be present to join Portnow in announcing $1 million in aid.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005
The Power of Music
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
(Media ONLY; RSVP required.)
GRAMMYs on the Hill
6:30 – 10 p.m.
(Open to Media and Public.)
[Public can attend GRAMMYs on the Hill at the price of $200; registration form available at www.grammy.com/advocacy or call 202.662.1285.]
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
The Power of Music
House Rayburn Office Building
Rayburn Gold Room, Rm. No 2168
Washington, D.C. 20515
(South Capitol St. & Independence Ave.)
[Two-hour metered parking available
on Pennsylvania Ave. near 1st & 2nd Sts.]
GRAMMYs on the Hill
Willard Inter-Continental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
[Hotel parking available on 14th & F
Sts. at the rate of $20 for 3 – 10 hours]
INFO: The 6th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live on the Univision Network (8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT) from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3. For more information, please visit www.latingrammy.com.
