Songwriters Sought (NAPSA)—Things may be starting out on a positive note for many emerging R&B songwriters. Once again, they may obtain somefinancial help, reports Marilyn Bergman, president of The ASCAP Foundation and Scott Hunter-Smith, president of The Heineken Music Initiative. nee In seven key music markets across the country—Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C./Baltimore—a songwriter(s) in each market will be selected to receive a $3,000 grant. The program is designed to assist emerging R&B songwriters, in line with The ASCAP Foundation’s commitment to developing new musical talent and The Heineken Music Initiative’s efforts to support urban music education. To apply for the grant, entrants must be members of ASCAP and 21 years of age or older. Details, application materials and eligibility information are at www.ascapfoundation.org.
