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Is Soul Music Dead?

2008 International Soul Music Summit

Summit Returns for a 3rd Year with Mission to Connect

Musical Worlds While Making a Global Impact

Atlanta, GA (June, 2008) The International Soul Music
Summit (ISMS) returns to Atlanta, Georgia, September 12th – 13th, 2008
with a new theme, more artists, networking and nightlife activities.
With the theme: State of Emergency Part II: Is Soul Music Dead? The
International Soul Music Summit is ready to make a global impact. The largest
music conference in the world dedicated to the soul genre; the International
Soul Music Summit provides mainstream, emerging and independent soul artists,
retailers, consumers and executives with information, networking opportunities,
and technology on how to build noteworthy careers while continuing to make
passionate, timeless music.

Terry Bello, Executive Producer/Creator of The International Soul Music
Summit and Billboard\’s 2006 Music Director of the Year, says this year\’s
summit will be the event of the soul music world. The first and second
conferences attracted attendees from across the US and as far away as London
and Germany. By calling attention to the importance of networking and
education to fulfill the soul scene\’s needs, we have invited people from
other music scenes to have honest, open and frank conversations about music.
We have opened the door for artists to speak directly to the decision makers
who are placing music, generating spins. We have also provided the
opportunity to gain the knowledge and contacts to augment their careers.
Bello, a longtime radio personality and the voice of soul radio says, \”My goal
is to educate people about this music and do everything possible to get this
scene and the music to the next level. Like Jazz and hip-hop before us, this
music is poised to be the next big thing. \”

Components of the 2008 International Soul Music Summit, September 12th
13th, include:

Panels (artists, retail, radio, management, performance,
consumers etc.)

Live Performances & Concerts/Acoustic Jam Sessions

Themed Networking Sessions/ISMS Network

Unsigned Artists Showcase

Hotel and registration specials are now available for a limited time.

About ISMS:

Birthed in 2006 by \”the voice of soul\” and Billboard\’s 2006 Music
Director of the Year, Terry Bello, The International Soul Music Summit is the
largest music conference in the world dedicated to the soul music genre. The
inaugural conference created in 6 weeks brought over 500 attendees from as far
as London, England. Among the artists who have supported this event are Trina
Broussard, Rahsaan Patterson, Peven Everett, Jaguar Wright, Heston, Eric
Roberson, Martin Luther, Maysa (formerly of Incognito), Ann Nesby, Conya Doss,
Joi, Algebra, Frank McComb, Lina, Davina, St. Juste, N\’Dambi, Yazarah,
Donnie, Melissa Young, Anthony David, Peter Hadar, Carmen Rodgers, Middle
Child, Russell Taylor, Jon Bibbs, Carol Riddick, Salakida, Allison Crockett,
Kelly Love Jones, Jaguar Wright, Kay-Ree, Sy Smith, Big Brooklyn Red, Marlon
Saunders, Vinx, April Hill and Grammy Award Winner Gordon Chambers. The
International Soul Music Summit prides itself on being the internationally
known summit that provides informative and relevant panels along with
networking & technology sessions on the future of soul music. The 2008
International Soul Music Summit will take place in Atlanta, GA, September 12th
� 13th, 2008.

For more information on The 2008 International Soul Music Summit, hotel
accommodations, performance and panel schedules, visit
www.myspace.com/soulsummitsos. For media inquires or interview requests
contact SolShine Divine Public Relations at 314-313-1369 or
cd.solshinedivine@gmail.com.