Attending the Latin Alternative Music Conference is always refreshing. Fresh music. Fresh faces. Musicians connect with fans and the media. Everybody gets crazy at New York City’s clubs and outdoor venues where the Latin Alternative music blares the underlying message: people want change. They want new riddims, new music business models, new ways to communicate, and new opportunities to be creative. It’s a positive vibe that recharges my batteries every time.
My only regret is that I did not have time to attend a single panel discussion during LAMC 2008. That’s where the latest information gets hashed out in a lively and entertaining chat fest. So if you were there and want to share, please do.
Although I missed out on the panels, I gained dozens of interviews with Latin Alternative musicians, artists, bands, and media people. Those will all be included in the weekly BTR Latin Worldwide at BreakThru Radio as well as the the corresponding music.
One of the things I hear from Latin Alternative artists is the importance of social networking. As a dual purpose, my conversations also provide valuable market research information for Don Jose Media’s development of new social media strategies for these extremely creative and energetic people. Your ideas and comments are always welcome.
To all the people I met during LAMC 2008, fue un gran placer, and I hope to continue the conversation con todos. Mi casa es su casa.
-DJ Don Jose