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Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone

Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone

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How Artist Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone Is Helping Black Residents During Tough Times In Austin

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The member of hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm was helping bring light to Black musicians’ struggles in Austin when the recent Texas winter storm pivoted his plans to help the community through tragedy
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Feb 25, 2021 - 3:11 pm

Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, who is half of the hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm, was getting ready to produce a fundraiser livestream supporting the Black Live Music Fund he created in Austin when it seemed like the end of the world arrived. According to The New York Times, a catastrophic and deadly Texas winter storm hit, leaving as many as 400 million people without power the week of Feb. 20. 

Mahone established the fund to support Black musicians in the city financially. While the Texas capital has a liberal reputation, Mahone and other Black residents say it needs to address racism embedded in its core. Also, gentrification is pushing out Black and people of color. Black musicians face their own set of limitations in the city known to be the Live Music Capital of the World, and several have been open about the racism they’ve experienced in the scene.

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But when the storm hit in mid-February, plans for the livestream benefit that was supposed to occur on Feb. 19 stopped. Mahone, a community leader who has served in the Austin Music Commission and is a Recording Academy Texas Chapter member, pivoted to helping those affected by electricity loss since the state’s power plants were not equipped to handle freezing temperatures. 

Through the DAWA fund he created to aid fellow Black musicians of color and people of color who are “social workers, teachers, healing practitioners, and service industry workers,” he began to distribute money to people in the city, a majority of them Black. 

Mahone, originally from Pittsburgh, is well aware of Austin’s history with segregation and has noticed how gentrification is pushing out low-income people of color. When the pandemic hit, and it became apparent COVID-19 affected Black people at disproportionate rates, he saw that people began to notice what he had been observing. 

“There have been the beginnings of a shift that I think is going to ripple out into the future,” Mahone told GRAMMY.com in early February. Overall, city leaders “don't want to deal with the race question,” he continued.

When the storm hit, Mahone felt like the Black community just couldn’t get a break. “Gentrification and displacement, then a pandemic, now a hurricane-like weather-induced disaster,” he told GRAMMY.com via email. “It’s heavy.”

Now, as the snow is gone and the state copes with the aftermath, Mahone and his team are preparing to do another livestream shedding light on Black musicians’ experiences in Austin.

Mahone spoke with GRAMMY.com earlier this week before the release of Riders Against the Storm’s latest album Flowers For The Living, which came out Feb. 22, about how the Black community was affected during Texas’ winter storm. Via an upcoming livestream on their Riders Against the Storm FB page on February 26 at 7:30 p.m. CST, viewers can learn more about the Black music community’s struggles. 

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

What does Austin look like right now? What’s going on?

It's surreal now because it's 70 degrees. The snow is gone, but the struggle is still here. A grid failed.  The system failed (again and again). People's homes were destroyed, some died; just about all were traumatized somehow by this. But the sun is out, so it feels like last week was some crazy alternate reality.  It does feel great to know that people stepped up and came together, helping each other survive and make it through. It's a little wild because it feels like everyone wants just to get “back to it.” But I still need to process so much for this experience. There were so many lessons.

How is the Black community being affected?

It feels like we just can't get a break overall. Gentrification and displacement, then a pandemic, now a hurricane-like, weather-induced disaster. It's heavy. The storm made me feel the weight of it all even more. Despite the haul, we came together and stood strong collectively. We were hit hard by this storm, but we held it down for each other however we could. I think this gave us a look at the power that we have, and I hope it pushes us towards more collective action.

How are musicians being affected?

Musicians are like everyone else—finding a way however we can.

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What are some of the things you’re doing to help?

Last week, I raised and distributed over $20k in direct cash assistance through DAWA, and by week's end, it will be over $30k, most likely.  Building coalitions with orgs across all races and sectors, I helped facilitate food, shelter, and distribution centers throughout the city.  This week, I am recovering, processing, checking in with my community, and looking to build stronger coalitions for future emergency/disaster response and relief in the future.

What’s the toughest part about going through this unexpected event?

I think the toughest part will be the aftermath. Going through it was intense, but now that the weather is back to “normal,” things ease back to “normal,” whatever that means in 2021, we can't forget the lessons. We can't forget what we did together, without assistance from the government. 

We can't go back to sleep and just move along as if this didn't just completely rock our world. We have to become more resilient, more aware of our environmental impacts, be more vigilant with our coalition building, understand the equity gaps, and be more empathetic towards each other. 

This event didn't just affect poor people or people of color. The grid went out for people across race and class lines.

Any thoughts on city and state leadership right now?

So many thoughts, but I am going to leave that for another day. What I can say is this was bound to happen. Some leaders have been aware of this for years and did nothing because… money—a familiar story. We can't put so much 'power' in their hands.  We have to take it back. What that looks like is on all of us that know the leadership failed. My job as an artist is to make this new path forward joyful and visible.

Do you have more details about the livestream event on Feb. 26?

The Thankful event is a livestream featuring seven Black artists/groups from Austin. People should tune in to learn more about Black musicians’ perspectives in the “Live Music Capital.” The two-hour program is a fundraiser for the Black Live Music Fund, featuring artist interviews and performances. Anyone can tune in and enjoy the program. I'm also excited that the event coincides with our new album, Flowers For The Living.

The Recording Academy Announces Inaugural Black Music Collective Event During GRAMMY Week 2021: John Legend, H.E.R., Quincy Jones, Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae And More Confirmed

 
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Tayla Parx

 

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Tayla Parx Shares Industry Advice During Her GRAMMY U Masterclass

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Leading up to the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, Tayla Parx shared tips and advice for GRAMMY U's GRAMMY Week event
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Mar 18, 2021 - 9:06 pm

In 2021, a music creative needs to be versed in all aspects of their career, not just the artistic side. Tayla Parx is someone who certainly understands the importance of being a multi-faceted artist. The chart-topping singer and songwriter has penned hits for Dua Lipa, Anderson.Paak, Janelle Monáe, Panic! at the Disco, Khalid, and Normani. She was nominated for the Album of the Year category during the 2019 GRAMMY Awards show as a writer for Ariana Grande's thank you, next. Parx is also a businesswoman (She has the Tayla Made record label, a publishing company called Parx Publishing,  management company 3020, and Parx Studios) and is a recording artist—her most recent album is 2020's Coping Mechanisms.

On March 11, Parx led a Masterclass, Powered by Mastercard, via Facebook Premiere for GRAMMY U's GRAMMY Week event. In the inaugural event, in collaboration with the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective, Parx shared her creative music industry expertise as well as her business smarts.

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Parx began the Masterclass by discussing creative entrepreneurship. She traced her beginnings in entertainment in her home state of Texas and remembered her parents' key advice: "be a student of my craft." She also spoke of coming to Los Angeles as part of Debbie Allen's dance academy and discovering her path as a creative. Parx shared that the "no's" she heard were what "built the whole adventure of Tayla Made."

She entered Babyface's Brandon's Way Recording as the youngest person and the only female. She remembered incredible teachers in this space who taught her how to collaborate. "When you get into a moment when you're uncomfortable in the best way…you're in the right place because you're stretching yourself as a creative," she shared.

Parx also spoke about management. The idea that "creatives don't do business," bothers her as "Creatives are the most likely to be taken advantage of," she said. Acknowledging that not all artists want to be involved with the business side, Parx said she preferred to build teams around her and to "Never let someone tell you there's only one way to do it." She wrapped this section by reminding the audience that they "could be the one that will create a new standard."

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The next portion focused on how Parx crafts a song. She broke down the structure of a song and how each part works in conjunction with the others. She spoke of the importance of understanding the vibe of the room and how having empathy can help others get connected to timeless emotions.

"A hit song is a true song," she said. "A song becomes a hit because of the fact that so many different people relate to it. As a songwriter, it's your job to create those records that are timeless for people that are hearing it for the first time."

Speaking on vocal production, she stressed the importance of keeping collaborators confident. "There should be no excuse for you to not be able to get your ideas out," she said.

During this portion, Parx pointed out that there are a lot of avenues for music. Not every song needs to go to the biggest artist or top the charts. "Longevity is the only real definition of success," she said.

In the third part of the Masterclass, Parx touched on creating the perfect team. The multi-faceted artist said the first step in creating one is by identifying one's weaknesses and finding the right people to help with those specific things. The team should be set up on a strong foundation. She is "Surrounded by creatives who want to see an industry that reflects their views," and who, "want to change the direction of what the new normal is."

The last part of the Masterclass was a Q&A with GRAMMY U students who asked questions via video. When asked about social media, she shared the importance of tapping into data and analytics. She also mentioned how key it is to line up with what fans want to. Speaking to marketing, she said publicizing yourself was just as important as the creative work. When the topic of mental health came up, she recommended practicing mindfulness, gratefulness and affirmations, which is what she does to give herself self-confidence.

On the topic of being a Black woman in the industry, Parx said, "At the end of the day, people are trying to find hit songs, they don't care if a purple person wrote it. What you have to do is understand that your voice matters in any room that you're willing to be great in."

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GRAMMY-Nominated Hawaiian Singer-Songwriter Kimié Miner On Finding Creativity And Connection During A Pandemic

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Feb 12, 2021 - 8:32 am

In a brand-new editorial series, the Recording Academy has asked its Membership to reflect on their career journeys, the current state of the music industry and what we can do to collectively and positively move forward in the current social climate. Below, GRAMMY-nominated Hawaiian singer/songwriter Kimié Miner shares her open letter with GRAMMY.com readers.

The truest voice of any artist comes from deep within our naʻau, or intuition led by the whispers of our ancestors. As a Native Hawaiian and custodian of our culture, this is a sacredly held belief, kept alive by ʻike, or knowledge, and moʻolelo, or storytelling. An artist's journey often starts long before their audible voice is ever heard.

I know my voice, my storytelling, my mele, comes from a legacy so much greater than mine. I sing as one, but I echo 10,000 voices that came before me. As a singer-songwriter who has evolved as a producer, director, advocate, and executive creative catalyst, I have become all the more aware of the significance of identifying an intention for each new song. It can start as a thought, idea or rift, but becomes a clear vision that carries a message and transforms into a mele, or song, that listeners can identify with.

I smile, knowing that they are not only identifying with my voice but those before me. We are all connected.

2020 began with dreams coming true at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards for our Hawaiian Lullaby nomination. The year forecasted to be rich with brand growth, new inspirations, new collaborations and partnerships, new audiences and venues—ultimately, new beginnings. And it delivered just that, just not in the way I, or our industry, could have ever anticipated.

And with the birth of 2021, my new child, new albums and collaborations, never before has music been this essential to humanity's livelihood and connectivity. Never before have artists had to adapt in this way. I believe we are stronger and more resilient because of what this pandemic has cost each of us. It's been relentless, and now so are we.

Artists were given a choice in this season of cancellations: cancel our voices and projects or find a new one and give unprecedented access to our personal worlds and homes. I chose to open up—and open wide—with the launch of "Mele in Hawai'i." It's the longest-running livestream entertainment series in Hawaiʻi since the pandemic began, supporting more than 50 artists worldwide, all with Hawaiʻi roots.

Learning new technologies, stripping away facades and perfection, I called upon my Haku Collective colleagues and peers to create virtual escapes of song and conversation. These created a new sense of togetherness anchored in authenticity and humanity; while finding ways to help artists and small businesses stay afloat amid an economic collapse.

As a mother learning how to provide for my children amid a pandemic, to protect my home, and perpetuate my song was not easy. It was effin' hard! (Just check out my mama bird blog to learn how I get s**t done with three under three!).

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2020 promised to be the year of growth, and here we are in 2021, transformed by adversity—countless "Mele in Hawai'i" episodes, a new children's album and numerous new partnerships and collections. We learn how to be fluid in all the transitions, the high and low notes of life. 2020 had a voice, too—one that spoke to each of our beliefs, fears, habits, plans and dreams—and those of us who were listening learned how to sing along.

While so much remains uncertain, I know my voice has powerful certainty to create a space for new artists to be nurtured. That is what I hope to do for the next generation of music makers managed by Haku Collective, a company I started by artists for artists. I believe it is part of my kūleana, or responsibility, as a Native Hawaiian artist.

First, I want always to awaken their most authentic moʻolelo (or stories). Then, I want to mentor and share their unique voice, giving them access to the best collaborations to steward their message. And as a result of this global pandemic, I want all of us to sharpen our talents with the skills of innovation, technology and undeniable authenticity no matter where we are.

People often ask me why I use a rainbow as my symbolic visual, and it's very simple. It represents a promise, a hope. It is a ho'ailona (symbol) that, after the storms, that there is something to look forward to. It is a reminder to look ahead and reminds me of my commitment to my community, my fans, and the Hawaiian music industry.

Our people have always been resilient innovators. We are the way-finders of a new generation, and yet our songs carry the echo of those before us—our ancestors.

With Aloha, from the bottom of a rainbow—and remember, it always arches higher!

Roots Musician Amythyst Kiah: From An Awkward Hobbyist To A GRAMMY-Nominated Professional

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Remote (Controlled): The Recording Academy’s Guide To Making Your Livestreams Look And Sound Good

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In the third and final installment of the three-part webinar series, musicians and engineers reveal how to make your livestreamed performance shine
Morgan Enos
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Feb 11, 2021 - 1:08 pm

If you’ve been following the Recording Academy Producers and Engineers Wing’s dynamic new virtual webinar series, Remote (Controlled), you now have a solid foundation as to how to record music at home and work remotely with a producer and engineer. (And if you’re new to the series, be sure to catch up before you continue!) With those two videos under your belt, now you’re ready to share a livestream performance that looks and sounds fantastic—not a tinny, blurry nightmare from your bathtub or dining room table. 

For this third and final episode of Remote (Controlled), the P&E Wing pulled out all the stops, congregating musicians, engineers and technologists to help viewers navigate complicated software and make clean, classy, camera-toggling videos to remember.

After a brief introduction from P&E Wing Senior Managing Director Maureen Droney, the clip begins in earnest with a sobering juxtaposition that illustrates our changing musical landscape. A nest of onstage cables gives way to devices now familiar to anyone making online audio content: a condenser mic, an Mbox, a ring light. Then, Greg Carter of Black Fret—an Austin-based membership-based community of art patrons that provides grants for artists—explains how the Zoom-based musical landscape has improved since the pandemic began.

Read More: How Do I Record My Own Music? The Recording Academy's Brand-New "Remote (Controlled)" Series Is Here To Help

With improved technology often comes a hit to the wallet, though. You might be wondering: Doesn’t livestreaming require a litany of fancy tech upgrades? Not necessarily, as the video’s participants point out—and the first software you should reach for is free and open-source.

OBS Studio lets you stream easily on Windows, Mac and Linux. And to guide you through the learning curve, a tutorial for the software appears in this video. Chris Shaw, the committee co-chair of the Texas Chapter of the P&E Wing, is your guide through this process.

But how does livestreaming work when you’re a band, not a solo artist? Meet David and Joseph Dunwell, the guitarist/vocalist and lead singer of English pop-rock outfit The Dunwells. The brothers recall how they had to act quickly and decisively when COVID hit, grabbing equipment from their studio and setting up a livestream directly to their Facebook page. Then, their evolution accelerated when they discovered StreamYard, which allows for cross-platform streaming. 

Afterward, StreamYard’s Head of Marketing Dana Bentz joins a conversation with Shaw and singer/songwriter and Texas Chapter P&E Wing committee co-chair Lisa Morales. The video concludes with a demo from Austin musician Roger Blevins about making those grid-based, "Hollywood Squares"-style, one-man-band videos for a compelling visual experience. As he underlines, you don’t need a $4,000 computer or a cutting-edge smartphone—you just need time, persistence and imagination to make a superb livestream that sticks out from the rest. 

Check out the third episode of Remote (Controlled) above and read a list of the equipment mentioned below.

EQUIPMENT:
Used by Joe Barrelas McGonigel’s Mucky Duck (venue):

OBS software
DSLR
iPad, iPhones, Macbook Pro
Ida PTZ cameras
Avapass controller
Custom-built computer
Midas PRO1 house sound and monitors (matrix out for streaming)

Used by Chris Shaw (OBS Demo)
Webcam: Logitech C920
iPhone 7S
Microphone: AKG 414 UBS
Interface: Behringer UMC204HD

Used by The Dunwells:
StreamYard.com
Behringer UMC22 interface, Beringer UMC404HD interface
AKG studio K240 studio headphones Rode NT1 mic
AKG 214 mic
Taylor acoustic
Fender electric
Surface Go laptop
Macbook Pro laptop

Used by Roger Blevins:
Hardware: Mac MIni, UA Apollo interfaces, Canon M50, Canon T2i, Canon T5i, USB 3.0 HDMI capture card, pedal webcams, MIDI pedal
Software: Ecamm Live, Logic, Loopback, UA Midi Control, MidiPipe

Used by Jon Muq:
iPhone

Options for Streaming:
Zoom, StreamYard, YouTube, Blackmagic, Restream

Streaming Set Up Requirements

1. Bandwidth is the most important thing you need to have good audio and video quality. Plug an ethernet cable from your internet router to your laptop/desktop or perform as close to the wifi router as possible. Ask everyone to stay off the internet during your shows.

2. Video quality Built-in laptop cameras don’t have great resolution. Use a USB HD webcam or phone as it will give much better video quality. Good lighting is important.

3. Configure Audio Settings on Zoom Turn off original sound, choose the input device you are using, suppress background noise to "low," leave echo cancellation on "auto" and select "high fidelity music mode."

4. Backing tracks Use two laptops for best results (see link below for more best practices).

For detailed Zoom instructions, click here.

Remote (Controlled): The Recording Academy’s Guide To Recording Music Remotely With A Producer & Engineer

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Roots Musician Amythyst Kiah: From An Awkward Hobbyist To A GRAMMY-Nominated Professional

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Feb 11, 2021 - 11:40 am

In a brand-new editorial series, the Recording Academy has asked its Membership to reflect on their career journeys, the current state of the music industry and what we can do to collectively and positively move forward in the current social climate. Below, GRAMMY-nominated roots singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah shares her open letter with GRAMMY.com readers.

I have been a professional musician for 10 years. Over that time, I have had to reframe my relationship with music. What was once a personal escape within the confines of my bedroom now connects me to people all over the world.

As a child, I was riddled with anxiety and uncertainty, but when I would listen to music, I would feel a vastness—a spiritual transcendence that I could not explain. I was at peace. As I got older, I realized that I was, in fact, meditating before I even knew what that was. My suburban family home was full of music; my dad was an audiophile and my mother was happy to indulge him. Because of them, I grew a powerful connection to music and was able to turn to it for comfort when my anxiety was too much.

One of the greatest gifts my parents ever gave me (besides life, of course) was my late 80’s Fender acoustic guitar. I was 13 when the social anxiety really started to set in, and playing guitar and writing were the only ways I felt comfortable expressing myself.

In my early 20’s, I learned the history of culture and roots music and started performing old-time string band music at East Tennessee State University. It was during this time that I learned that I was able to affect people with music in the same way that it affected me. With that realization came a responsibility that I wasn't ready for, but I jumped in anyway. I am grateful to my father (my mother has long since passed away) for being there for me as I struggled to tackle my anxieties and fears and transform into a performer.

I am also grateful for the Bluegrass, Old-Time, Country Music program and my professors who believed in what I was doing and gave me the skills needed to become the performer that I am today.

I used to think that I couldn’t have that feeling of peace that I felt as a child while also feeling a sense of community with others. However, after much emotional work on my part as an adult, I learned that there is a way to maintain that sense of peace and inspiration and still be of the world. Being part of a community, working together to forge relationships and help each other create and grow are crucial for us to flourish as individuals.

This is what I aim to do within the Recording Academy. Now that I am (literally) a card-carrying member as of this month, I can only say that the nervous, awkward girl from before would never have imagined this. Musically, I tend to live in a bubble and have not kept up with the current state of music until recently. I am quite green within the music industry and am excited for this incredible opportunity to learn from others.

I look forward to contributing to this community and the fans who love and support our work!

GRAMMY-Winning Singer/Songwriter And Producer Kalani Pe'a: Creating Music With Your Authenticity And Finding Your Voice

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