4th March, 2011
Red Bull Nigeria has unveiled seasoned DJ, Jimmy Adewale Amu, popularly called DJ Jimmy Jatt, as the countryâ€
The collaboration will see the artiste meet with experts that direct affairs at the academy, with the hope that the experience will further enhance his capacity to impact positively on the music scene in return.
The Red Bull Music Academy, where Nigeriaâ€
Every year, two groups of 30 selected participants – producers, vocalists, DJs, instrumentalists, and all-round musical mavericks from all around the globe – come together for two fortnight-long ‘termsâ€
As the organisers note, at the Academy participants will receive lectures both from pioneering mavericks of old and trailblazing sound rebels of the present, followed by late-night recording sessions putting their wealth of knowledge and inspiration into practice in ten custom-made studios.
There is also the chance to perform in some of the host cityâ€
Meanwhile, for those dreaming to be part of the 2011 edition of the Red Bull Music Academy, applications are still open till April 4.
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Now in its 12th year, the RBMA is an annual international music event where emerging artists, producers, DJs, arrangers and musicians are given the opportunity over two weeks to learn from top industry professionals and musicians.