Artists such as Gloria and Emilio Estefan, or singer-songwriter Jon Secada, are participating in an initiative that seeks a new anthem for the U.S. city of Miami, where there will be a contest open to all musical genres, including pop, Latin and hip-hop.
The organizations Elevate Miami and Guitars Over Guns announced Wednesday in a statement the ‘Elevated Tracks 305’ initiative, a call for creators from anywhere in the world who have “a significant connection to Miami” to compose an original and contemporary anthem for the South Florida city.
Stars and experts drive the contest
The project has the backing of music industry leaders with roots in Miami, such as Emilio and Gloria Estefan, and singer Jon Secada.
As well as Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning songwriters and producers Rico Love, Rudy Perez and Danny Flores.
The jury to choose Miami’s anthem includes Julio Bagué, vice president of peermusic’s East Coast and Puerto Rico Latin Division.
Chad Bernstein, founder and executive director of Guitars Over Guns, and award-winning professors from the Frost Music School at the University of Miami, who are collaborating on the project.
The contest will award three adults and three youths in two different age categories.
First place in each group will receive US$10,000, second place US$2,500 and third place US$1,000.
In addition to live presentations and diffusion in digital platforms nationwide.
Miami seeks to define its identity
Contest open to all musical genres
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“Elevated Tracks 305 is more than a contest.”
“It’s an invitation to creators to help define how this city presents itself to the world for the next generation.”
Joe Deitch, founder of Elevate Prize Foundation, Elevate Cities and Elevate Miami, said.
Organizers said the new anthem should “capture the rhythm, complexity, resilience and cultural influence of the city (Miami).”
The final winners, to be announced in “early May” will be determined by a voting model composed of 50% jury and 50% public.
Registration is open now and closes on March 30.
With information from EFE
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