KMOJ - History of Music "From Africa to America"

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2017
Project Overview

An annual play that chronicales how music has inspred, comforted and encouraged a race of people to endure the challenges of slavery to current economic, social and political issues. This play will be written and produced in conjunction with the help of Gary Hines from the Grammy Award winning Sounds of Blackness.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Per Minnesota Law, 1st Special Session, 2015, Chapter 2, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (e).
Appropriation Language

$1,600,000 each year is appropriated for a grant to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased exposure of local musical artist to the greater community. Attendance totals, artist participation in pre-event interviews/promotions with KMOJ and local media. Radio and social media exposure for each Artist that will support their efforts to enhance their careers.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Per Minnesota Law, 1st Special Session, 2015, Chapter 2, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (e).
Appropriation Language

$1,600,000 each year is appropriated for a grant to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased exposure of local musical artist to the greater communityAttendance totals, artist participation in pre-event interviews/promotions with KMOJ and local mediaRadio and social media exposure for each Artist that will support their efforts to enhance their careers.

Project Manager
First Name
Freddie
Last Name
Bell
Organization Name
KMOJ-FM
Street Address
2123 W. Broadway Ave. Suite 200
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Email
freddiebell2016@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555