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Mr Eazi, Black Coffee and Ajebutter22: The African music artists backing startups

TechCrunch

Some of them — including Grammy Award-winning artists such as Jay-Z , The Chainsmokers , Nas , and others like Snoop Dogg — have launched various funds to invest in startups in the U.S., What’s pulling African music artists to tech investment? Europe and globally. . Mr. Eazi (founder of Empawa Africa and investor in PawaPay).

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Authentic Artists is building virtual, AI-powered musicians

TechCrunch

Chris McGarry, who previously led music integration at Facebook’s Oculus, is taking a new approach to bringing music into the virtual world with his startup Authentic Artists. The appeal is that these artists can really be vehicles for collaboration with the audience, so that [audience members] can selectively shape the live show.”

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30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 9) Movie screenings.

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Roblox has big plans for virtual music events

The Verge

American pop star Ava Max held a “virtual fan meetup” in the game to celebrate the launch of her new album Heaven & Hell. With live, in-person events almost entirely canceled across the globe, artists have been searching for new ways to connect with fans. It was a relatively simple affair. It’s a youth platform.”

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Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Ayoken raises $1.4M to grow its NFT marketplace for creatives

TechCrunch

Ayoken founder and CEO, Joshua King , told TechCrunch that the marketplace is a bridge between fans and artists, and gives supporters a sense of ownership in the success of their idols. Through VIP passes, fans will get the ability to actually livestream music by these artists before it arrives on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Music.

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Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense.