National Museum of African American Music partners with Sony to educate students
The museum will introduce students to the music industry through the lens of African American history and culture
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A scholarship program and a new exhibit dedicated to Black music executives has been included in the mission at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), thanks to a partnership with Sony Music Group (SMG).
The announcement of the partnership comes days ahead of the January 18 ribbon-cutting at the museum, located in downtown Nashville.
A general view of atmosphere during soundcheck before an Evening with Richard Smallwood and Yolanda Adams benefiting The National Museum Of African American Music at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on September 17, 2017 in Whites Creek, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for NMAAM)
Partnership’s initiatives include a Black music certification and scholarship program
Ahead of its Jan. 18 opening ceremony in Nashville, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has partnered with the Sony Music Group (SMG) in support of music education and other initiatives.
According to a release announcing the new alliance, SMG is the first music company to pledge its support of the museum’s mission. The announcement follows NMAAM’s recent acceptance of a $1 million donation from Amazon.
Developed through Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund, the partnership will initially establish the Sony Music Scholars Black Music Certification Program and Scholarship. NMAAM and SMG will collaborate on a curriculum, course and certification process that will introduce students to the music industry and related careers through Black history, music and culture.