Ethiopia Habtemariam to give keynote address at Urban Music Summit
San Diego, CA – Ethiopia Habtemariam, who at 34, became the new president of Motown Records earlier this month, will give the keynote address at the “Back to Basics†— The Urban Music & Entertainment Summit 2014 here in san Diego, California.Â
The four-day event, which will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Pavilion Entertainment Center in Kearny Mesa, from May 1 to May 4, will feature dozens of performers, including: vocal trio Tony! Toni! Toné! (which scored five chart-topping R&B hits between 1988 and 1990 alone); smooth-jazz saxophonist Kim Waters; such San Diego-based acts as Sidekixx, Abrina and Men 4 Christ; and veteran jazz and R&B drummer Norman Connors, who will kick off his 40th anniversary tour at the summit.
“BACK TO BASICS†— THE URBAN MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT 2014
When:Â May 1-May 4 (daily times vary)
Where:Â The Pavilion Entertainment Center at Four Points by Sheraton, 8110 Aero Drive, Kearny Mesa
Tickets:Â $100 for summit pass; $50 for daily admission; $20 for Ultimate Gospel Celebration; May 4 jazz brunch, $60 (with brunch), $30 (without brunch)
Contact:
David Mitchell – 424.227.8046
Arthur Mitchell – 480.823.0522
Phone:Â (619) 401-4014
Online:eventbrite.com