RAMPD Leaders on GRAMMY.com
Recording Academy Leaders who are also in the RAMPD Member Network share their voice on Disability Culture, inclusion, and access and the progress that has been made within the music industry with GRAMMY.com
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RAMPD x TIDAL Listening Party
This Disability Pride Month, creators from the RAMPD Member Network gathered at the TIDAL offices in NYC to celebrate Disability Culture in style.
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RAMPD Celebrates Disability Pride Month 2025
RAMPD envisions a world where all music professionals can build career authority and financial stability without having to mask.
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RAMPD in Able News Print Newspaper
Prominent RAMPD Professional Members share their thoughts on Disability Culture and Disability Joy with Able News, celebrating how far we've come in celebration of 35 years of the ADA.
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RAMPD June's Pro Member Highlight - Gabriela Gironas
Meet Gabriela Gironas, one of our newest RAMPD Pro Member, talented music artist, and an excellent candidate for receiving the June Pro Member Highlight!
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RAMPD at Indie Week 2025!
RAMPD Celebrates esteemed Indie-week panel on wellness in the #MusicIndustry at @a2im (American Association of Independent Music)!
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RAMPD May's Pro Member Highlight - Diane Kolin!
Meet this month's Pro Member Highlight, Diane Kolin! She's an incredible vocalist, voice teacher, and music educator! Let's celebrate Diane!
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RAMPD's FIRST SONGCAMP
Join us in celebrating our FIRST ever SONGCAMP! We are very proud of all of our Pro Members who participated in creating these amazing HITS! We're sharing with you all the RECAP of this huge milestone for RAMPD!
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RAMPD April Pro Member Highlight - Mini Producer!
Our Pro Member Highlight of the month is none other than Jay Thomas Manuel AKA Mini Producer! In case you have not had the pleasure to have met him yet, please read for more!
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RAMPD DIScourse Series with Jon Bluth!
If you couldn’t make it to our latest Discourse Series, you missed out on valuable information about songwriting camps, but don't worry you are still able to watch the full video on YouTube!
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March's Pro Member Highlight - Torina Gedler
Meet Torina Gedler, AKA Dea ex Machina! They are the highlighted Pro Member for the month of March!
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March 2025 Pro Member Townhall
In case you missed our March Pro Member Townhall, feel free to read, or watch, a recap of our Townhall. Our special guest was Lutefish!
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Critical Analysis on ASL Access at Awards Shows by The Daily Moth
The Daily Moth sat down with representatives from both RAMPD and the Oscars, as well as figures in the Deaf community to discuss sign language at awards shows
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March's DIScourse Speaker Series - Jon Bluth
Ready for this month's DIScourse Speaker Series? Join us for this cannot-miss special guest speakers: JON BLUTH!
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RAMPD at Folk Alliance 2025 in Montreal
RAMPD Professional Members Present at the Folk Alliance International (FAI) Annual Conference in Montreal.
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RAMPD at the 2025 GRAMMYS
Did you catch RAMPD at the 2025 GRAMMYS? For all that joined us, we successfully amplified our mission and brought it to the building, the red carpet and of course, worldwide!
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RAMPD January 2025 Pro Member Townhall
In case you missed our January Pro Member Townhall, please check out this recap!!
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Join the RAMPD Discord to Connect
If you haven't yet, be sure to join the RAMPD Discord here, the quickest way to connect with other members of the RAMPD community.
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RAMPD December 2024 DISCOURSE Speaker Series ft. Keri Gray
Did you catch our DISCOURSE Speaker Series? Here's your chance to watch/rewatch our DISCOURSE with Keri Gray!
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Mozart, Mont Blanc, and the Unifying Power of Accessibility
We are limited by our minds. When faced with the unfamiliar, we often react with fear, anger, or isolation. We collectively dismiss the "unknown." But what if the unknown is an Amadeus? Read on to uncover the meaning behind this powerful article written by Kemal Gorey!
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RAMPD represented at the Latin GRAMMYs
At it's 25th anniversary, the Latin Grammys was held in Miami, and RAMPD President Precious Perez, VP Marsha Elle, and Professional Member Natalis Rubero attended the premiere and telecast!
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RAMPD November 2024 Pro Member Townhall
From Lachi's yearly plans, community updates, Pro Member Spotlights, GRAMMYs experiences, initiatives, and many more announcements that are celebratory-worthy, this November's Townhall is one of the most lively meetings yet! Watch the recap!
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Andre Louis - October's RAMPD Pro Member Highlight!
Join us in celebrating and get to meet our October's RAMPD Pro Member highlight! Andre (AKA Onj) is a versatile musician from London. gigging and composing many styles of music!
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Natalis Rubero - September's Pro Member Highlight!
Join us in celebrating Natalis Rubero, our Pro member highlight for the month of September! Natalis is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter who is set to become the voice of today’s salsa!
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RAMPD is a New Music USA Grant Recipient!
RAMPD is very excited to share that we’ve been selected for the 2024 @NewMusicUSA Organization Fund! 🎉
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James Ian - August's Pro Member Highlight!
Join us in celebrating our August Pro Member Highlight, James Ian! James is a talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose passion for music, and disability advocacy, rings proudly! In case you missed it in the newsletter, check out this month's Pro member exclusive news to learn more about his journey and be sure to watch his submitted YouTube video!
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RAMPD x Music Managers Forum talk Neurodivergence and Disability in Music Management
Join RAMPD and Music Managers Forum for some real talk about neurodivergence and disability in music management. As well as how we, as managers can empower our community to amplify disabled voices, visibility, representation, and access across the music industry. ASL translation and captions are provided for this event. The webinar will be moderated by Arthur Gwynne (RAMPD) and feature Jai Yoko, Grim and Shelly Hartman.
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RAMPD x Live Nation Celebrate the 34 Years of the ADA
RAMPD and Live Nation came together to celebrate 34 years of ADA! With drinks, dancing and a discussion on Disability and Accessibility in the live entertainment industry, we once again brought together disability community and music industry.
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July 2024 PRO Members Townhall
In this edition of the July PRO Members Townhall, we get to introduce newcomers to the RAMPD Pro Member Community, highlight our July Pro Member of the Month, and share the room with our Special guest, Chris Headcount, while he shares some insights about HeadCount to all our PRO members! Feel free to revisit this awesome Townhall Meeting!
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Join us in celebrating Pride Month at RAMPD!
This month, we’re shining a special spotlight on our incredible music leaders with disabilities who identify as part of the Queer or Neurodivergent community
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Adrian Anantawan - May's PRO Member Highlight!
Join us in celebrating our Pro Member of the Month, violinist and music educator Adrian Anantawan! As one of our newest members of the community, we are thrilled to highlight Adrian's journey and he's been selected as this month's PRO member highlight! Get to know Adrian!
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RAMPD Announces New Powerhouse Advisory Board
We at Team RAMPD are excited to announce RAMPD's new Advisory Board! Our new board comprises illustrious music industry executives and renowned Disability thought leaders with a wealth of experience change making, building and elevating culture.
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Celebrating Deaf and Hard of Hearing Music Artists
Let's celebrate amazing Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists this Deaf History month! As we embrace our diverse membership, we’re eager to spotlight our Deaf/Hard of hearing Pro members.
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RAMPD Wins $10K in Pitch Competition
Congrats to CEO Lachi for winning RAMPD $10K in 2Gether International's Pitch Competition sponsored by National Disability Institute.
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RAMPD at Folk Alliance
RAMPD rocked the Folk Alliance International Conference Feb, with an empowering panel presented by RAMPD! We delved into the vital conversation on disability culture, inclusion, and accessibility in the music industry, featuring insightful perspectives from Jai Yoko, Joey Stuckey, and Precious Perez.
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Let's Connect on Socials!
Connect with RAMPD on Social Media to stay up-to-date on all things RAMPD-verse and celebrate Disability Culture wins with us!
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Support the RAMPD Playlists
Check out and support some of Disability Culture's finest Artist's and Producers!
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MUSIC INDUSTRY ACCELORATOR (MIX) PROGRAM
In collaboration with our industry partners, MIX is a groundbreaking new RAMPD program that will offer mentorships from established music executives, resume and branding workshops, pitch/listening sessions and other potential opportunities. Read below to get involved!
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Want A Free Year of Membership?
Starting January 1st, if you recommend someone for membership and they go through to submitting their Pro application, you get rewarded! Read within to learn more!
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RAMPD receive 2024 Borealis Philanthropy Grant
We are honored to announce we are a recipient of the 2024 Borealis Philanthropy Disability Inclusion Fund Award! Joining greats like Communication First, Deaf Spotlight and Sins Invalid. We are excited to continue developing opportunity and connectivity for music professionals with disability and neurodivergence!
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Pro Member Townhall 9-14-23
Watch the recording of the Pro Member Townhall that took place 9-14-23!
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Music Industry Job Board
Looking for a music industry job board that doesn't suck? According to ROSTR (a company that lists the agency info of major artists, publishers, labels and firms), they've put together a great free music-industry specific job board that doesn't suck and is continually updated with the best jobs. Check it out within.
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TIDAL spotlights RAMPD in NEW Curated Playlist!
In honor of Disability Pride Month, TIDAL has curated a playlist with some of the top releases coming out from the many Disability communities that make up the RAMPD-verse!
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Google Celebrates the ADA with a Feature on RAMPD Records release "Lift Me Up"!
The official Google Blog celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the #ADA with a feature on RAMPD Records release "Lift Me Up" and honoring the life and legacy of disability rights activist and icon Judy Heumann.
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Diane Kolin Discusses New Book "Women's Leadership in Music"
RAMPD Pro Member, Diane Kolin, talks about writing about RAMPD in a new book including a chapter about Evelyn Glennie, Gaelynn Lea, and Lachi.
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RAMPD wins "Agent of Change" Music Business Award
RAMPD wins the "Agent of Change" award at this year's Bizzy's! The music industry has spoken and we are so honored!
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NYSCA/NYFA Artists with Disabilities Grant
The program will distribute $1,000 to New York State artists with a disability who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. This is the third and final cycle in a program that will distribute $261,000 in total funding. Apply by June 6!
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RAMPD Records Now Accepting Initial Submissions
RAMPD RECORDS is now accepting submissions for the next round of releases through United Masters distribution. Apply Now!
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Access: A Netflix x Otis Entertainment Certificate - Full Scholarship Deadline May 31, 2023
Access: A Netflix x Otis Entertainment Certificate - Full Scholarship Deadline May 31, 2023 If you are interested in a career on an entertainment crew, click here.
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RAMPD Receives Support from the Ford Foundation Arts and Culture Program
On the heels of receiving an EDDIE Award from Synergies Work and recognition by the UN-Supported Zero Project, RAMPD has received funding fro the Ford Foundation’s Creativity and Free Expression Arts and Culture Program to aid in our work amplifying Disability Culture, inclusion and representation in the music industry.
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20% OFF Beatclub for RAMPD Pro Members
Founded by Timbaland, Beatclub is all-in-one solution for creative music professionals to grow and start achieving their goals through creator tools, A&R opportunities and networking. Discount code within!
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RAMPD receives EDDIE Award by Synergies Work for "Creativity" startup
We are honored to receive an EDDIE Award by synergieswork for RAMPD!
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Interview with Bill McCann, founder of Dancing Dots
Pro Member Joey Stuckey interviews, Dancing Dots' Bill McCann "When I first realized that I wanted to be a musician for a living, I tried various methods to figure out how I would learn music. I have many skills as a blind musician, but also some obstacles that I had to overcome. The biggest obstacle—how was I supposed to read music notation like my sighted counterparts so we could play together."
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When Practice Makes Broken–Rethinking Toxic Productivity in the Music Industry
What “hustle and grind” means when your 24 hours aren’t the same as mine. Every time I open Instagram, I always end up closing it with the same thought: ”well that was a mistake.” I know social media is supposed to be about sharing, but with sharing comes comparison–and when you live with a chronic illness or disability, comparison is a dangerous game to play.
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Disability Unite Nomination Time
Nominate any artist (including yourself!) before midnight for the chance to perform at the Disability Unite Festival.
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Nominate a deserve Disability Leader for the D30 Disability Impact List
The D-30 Disability Impact List #D30DisList is a global list honoring 30 disabled individuals who are leaders making a difference in our community.
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Reelabilities Film Festival - New York
I am thrilled to share with you some information about the upcoming 15th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York running April 27-May 3 both in person and virtually.
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RAMPD Pro Member Anne Leighton interviews RAMPD VP Precious Perez
RAMPD Pro Member Anne Leighton interviews RAMPD VP Precious Perez about life as an artist, advice, inspirations, and struggles.
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Pro Member Joey Stuckey talks with Dr. Amy Dickens on Ableton creating more accessibility
Pro Member Joey Stuckey met with Dr. Amy Dickens and talked about how she is helping make Ableton more accessible for disabled musicians.
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Accelerator for Creatives with Disabilities
Have you ever wanted funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to jumpstart your label, blog, newsletter, online series or other creative business?
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National Disability Theatre
Are you a theater performer or a playwright? The National Disability Theater is looking to give microgrants to your next project!
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The Hollywood Reporter Covers RAMPD's Work with the 2023 GRAMMYs
Following last year's efforts in Las Vegas, which saw ASL carpet interpreters go viral, one of the music industry's biggest nights returned with a more accessible venue and a preshow unlike any other. Before last year’s televised Grammys ceremony began, the award show had already garnered viral attention for its use of ASL interpreters on the red carpet.
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Tribeca Festival 2023 - Submit Your Music Video Now!
Tribeca is excited to announce the second year of its new category under the shorts umbrella—music videos! Music videos will be accepted as part of Tribeca Festival's shorts programming. Music has long been a part of Tribeca’s DNA. Past festivals included a lineup of music-driven shorts like Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under, Hard Lovin' Woman, and Northbound.
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RAMPD at the 2024 GRAMMYs
RAMPD made its presence known at the 2024 GRAMMYs and the week leading up to it! While this year we again saw sign language on the carpet, an accessible stage-dais, Kulture City sensory measures and more, we took it up a notch, bringing Disability Culture, visibility and joy! From our RAMPD mixer to the GRAMMYs afterparty, check out some highlights from the week!
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Want to Play an Inclusive Festival? Apply to Play Inclusion Fest 2023!
We are thrilled to announce that applications for WORKSHOPS, PERFORMERS, VENDORS, and VOLUNTEERS are now open for this year's Inclusion Festival taking place July 15-17, 2022 at Kempton Community Center in Kempton, PA! Apply Now!
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NETFLIX SUBMISSION
Here is a Netflix Submission for QueerEye for RAMPD Professional Members, that came in Monday January 23, 2022.
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RAMPD Receives UN Zero Project Award
It's official! We've been awarded the prestigious Zero Project award for creating an innovative solution amplifying disability! The UN-supported Zero Project is a global network working to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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TIDAL x RAMPD Create Playlist Highlighting Artists and Producers with Disabilities
TIDAL celebrates IDPD by adding a RAMPD playlist with new music from top artists and producers with disabilities!
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RAMPD Events
RAMPD hosts multiple virtual events as well as covid-safe in person industry events for networking, connecting, showcasing art and growing community. Check back often for RAMPD's next upcoming event near you!
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Netflix partners with RAMPD to Develop Composers and Songwriters with Disabilities
BIG NEWS! Netflix has partnered with RAMPD to develop TV/Film Composers and Songwriters with Disabilities! As a global network of established music pros with disabilities, we're honored to work with Netflix on this prgoram.
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RAMPD Elects New Executive Committee
RAMPD announced the election of its new Executive Committee who will usher the fast-growing organization to new heights while ensuring its mission of elevating and advocating for music creators and professionals with disabilities.
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GRAMMY’s highlights RAMPD in GRAMMY.com
The @RecordingAcademy asked RAMPD 5 Ways the industry can help support musicians with disabilities, and we banded together to share our expert opinions!
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SONA celebrates Disability Pride Month with RAMPD Songwriters
Songwriters of North America highlights RAMPD songwriters in honor of Disability Pride Month
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RAMPD and Diversability Celebrate Black Disable Musicians
For Black Music Appreciation Month we collaborated with Diversability to amplify Black Disabled musicians making a major impact on our culture. Check out our curated list of names you should know below, and watch our amazing roundtable with leading black musicians with disabilities.
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#NewYorkMusicMonth Artist Showcase sponsored by NYC Mayors Office
For #NewYorkMusicMonth RAMPD will be hosting an industry event with support from the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment June 9 at 12p ET on our YouTube (tinyurl.com/rampdyoutube)
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RAMPD receives a Nightlife Culture Award for Social Justice
RAMPD receives a Nightlife Culture Award for Social Justice from Nightlife United!
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RAMPD x National Independent Venue Association Panel on Accessibility
RAMPD x National Independent Venue Association Panel on Accessibility
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RAMPD is inducted into the Susan M Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame
RAMPD is inducted into the Susan M Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame
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RAMPD speaks to Forbes Magazine about the Grammys
RAMPD professional members speak to Forbes on the wins and opportunities in working with the Recording Academy
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2022 Spirit of Folk Award
Gaelynn Lea receives Spirit of Folk Award from Folk Alliance for her Work with RAMPD
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RAMPD is nominated for an A2IM Humanitarian Award
RAMPD is nominated for an American Association of Independent Music Humanitarian Award
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Hollywood Reporter highlights RAMPD Launch
The Hollywood Reporter highlights RAMPD's launch and big plans to shake up the music industry with inclusion
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Billboard highlights RAMPD's Launch
Billboard highlights RAMPD's Launch and discusses RAMPD's mission and vision for making the music industry more accessible.
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RAMPD Launch Party
Join the party as RAMPD meets the public, live from GRAMMY Museum, on January 21st!
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RAMPD's Launch Featured in New York Times
The New York Times sits down with Lachi and Gaelynn Lea to discuss RAMPD's mission and the January 2022 launch party
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RAMPD President Lachi Elected to GRAMMYs Board
RAMPD President Lachi is elected to New York Chapter GRAMMYs Board Governor and DEI Ambassador
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Namel Norris featured on Emily White's podcast!
We're back! I'm SO thrilled to share this season with you, which was recorded live at Tower Records' new Tower Labs in Brooklyn for New York Music Month. Episodes will drop weekly for this season w/ full video available for free on Spotify.
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RAMPD Chosen as 2024 New Music USA Organization Fund!
We’re very excited to share that we’ve been selected for the 2024 @NewMusicUSA Organization Fund!
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RAMPD hosts Fall '24 Open-Mic Pro Members Event!
Join in Celebrating our talented pro members of the fall '24 Open-Mic! The Fall ‘24 Virtual Open Mic event, held over Zoom, was a celebration of artistic talent that brought together performers from various backgrounds for an evening of music, storytelling, and creative expression.
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