Volume 11 Issue 4 / Fall 2004

Published by ASCAP

The American Society of
Composers, Authors and Publishers

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

FEATURES

JOAN SEBASTIAN, THE PEOPLE'S POET
Mexican music legend Joan Sebastian has been showered with awards, from multiple ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards to multiple Latin Grammy Awards and a Silver Pen Award. But touching people's hearts with the music he writes is still his biggest reward.

CREATING A WINNING WEBSITE, PART TWO
For many songwriter/performers, a great website creates a genuine sense of community between the artist and his/her fans. But how do you make the experience so inviting that fans come back for regular visits. In Part Two of a series, the best features of the most successful websites are revealed.

THE WONDER YEARS
This year Stevie Wonder was presented with the Songwriters Hall of Fame's most prestigious award, the Johnny Mercer Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also recently been named the recipient of Billboard's Century Award. Before receiving the Mercer Award, Stevie talked to Playback about the importance of music in our culture and other topics, including his upcoming new album, Time 2 Love.

ASCAP Television and Film Scoring Workshop
Aspiring Film and TV composers experience intense hands-on training at the 16th annual ASCAP Television and Film Scoring Workshop.

Cy Coleman
ASCAP remembers the great Cy Coleman. Also, pictures from ASCAP's star-studded tribute to the late Cy Coleman on Broadway on January 10th.

FACES & PLACES

FILM & TELEVISION
The World Soundtrack Awards; Prime Time Emmy nominees.

LATIN CORNER
ASCAP's Latin Acoustic Series showcased great talent in Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico and New York City.

NASHVILLE
Gretchen Wilson debuts at the Grand Ole Opry; backstage with Dierks Bentley.

SYMPHONY & CONCERT
The American Symphony Orchestra League honors the leaders in the field; ASCAP composer Daniel Kellogg receives commission from the Philadelphia Orchestra.

DEPARTMENTS

COLUMNS

RADAR REPORT

The Arcade Fire
Maurice Brown
Henry Butler
Tego Calderon
Shawn Clement
Head Automatica
Mike Mangini
Moving Units
NRBQ
Fernando Osorio
Saul Williams

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