Back when India.Arie and Donnie were getting their start in Atlanta, there was no such thing as a soul music summit. For the most part, they were it. It took local artists collectives like the Groovement/Earthseed label to help launch them to a national platform.

In the decade since then, soul has taken on a life of its own — growing from coffeehouse open mics to Internet cafes and sites that digitally connect artists and enthusiasts all over the world. But Atlanta's still seen as a hub, which makes it the perfect host for Terry Bello's annual International Soul Music Summit.

In its fourth year, the three-day event is a conference, networking event and party rolled into one. Some of this year's panels include Women, Sex and Music; Media and Marketing; Soul Star - Who is Next; How I Wrote That Song; My Music My Brand, etc.

Participating artists/panelists include Eric Roberson, Natalie "Floacist" Stewart, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Vikter Duplaix, Anthony David, Sy Smith, Joi, Lady Alma, Gordon Chambers, Slakah the Beatchild, Salakida Kali, Kelly Love Jones, Rhonda Thomas, etc.

See a full schedule of events, including nightly concerts at venues including Over Da Edge and Cafe Circa, below the jump. Or visit soulmusicsummit.net. Onsite general registration - $200. Thurs., Sept 24 - Sat., Sept. 26. Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, 590 West Peachtree St. 404-881-6000.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH

9:00 AM - 4:30 AM Main Level

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SUMMIT SESSIONS - Main Ballroom, 2nd Level

LADIES FIRST

(All women panels, workshops & showcase)

10:00 AM – 11:10 AM

WOMEN, SEX AND MUSIC

Moderator: Joi

Speakers:

Dee Dee M. Cocheta

Toya Hankins

Njeri Watkins

Val Jones

Anita Bryant

Cha Cha Jones via Skype

Choklate

Sy Smith

Laura Jane Jones

11:10 AM -11:30 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

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11:30 AM – 12:40 PM

THE SOUL STAR - WHO IS NEXT

The soul movement in the U.S. and oversea with artists going head to head on the new wave of soul music and its different idioms, impact and trends.

Moderator:

Speakers:

Chinah Blac

Ozara Ode

Monica Blair

Queen Aaminah

Collette

Afi

Kelly Loves Jones

Rhonda Thomas

Salakida Kali

12:40 PM -1:00 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

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1:00 PM – 2:10 PM

INK PEN: THE CREATIVE

Composers and songwriters share their tips on breaking into the industry.

Moderator: Kipper Jones

Speakers:

Natalie "Floacist" Stewart

Sy Smith

Nikki Gilbert

Divine Brown

Kelly Love Jones

Elise Perry

Laura Jane Jones

Nadine Charles

Kaye Ree

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

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2:30 PM - 3:40 PM

MEDIA AND MARKETING

"Selling Yourself: How to Build a Brand in the New Digital World"

Moderator:

Speakers

Anasa Troutman

Val Jones

Anita Bryant

Tanya Michell

Tonya Byrd

Marsha Gosho Oakes

WORKSHOP

TBA

3:40 - 4:00 pm

NETWORKING BREAK

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4.00 PM - 6:00 PM

ARTIST SPEAKS PANEL

Moderator: Tonya Byrd

Speakers

Natalie "Floacist" Stewart

Sy Smith

Nikki Gilbert

Melba Moore

Chinah Blac

Lady Alma

Divine Brown

Laura Jane Jones

Keisha Jackson

Joi

ISMS Thursday Events

Centennial Olympic Park

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Live Music

265 Park Avenue West, N.W. Atlanta, GA

Performing live

TBA

The Peachtree Village International Film Festival

PVIFF & ISMS Opening Night Reception

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Kick Off Party at Hotel Ball room

590 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA

Over Da Edge

9 p.m. - 1 a.m

483 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA

Performing live

Keisha Jackson,Joby Smith,Lauranne,Twin Spirit,Ozara Ode,

Gabbie McGee,Nikki Wade,Monica Blair,Avey Sunshine,Queen Aaminah

Café Circa

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Performing live

Chinah Blac,Queen Aaminah,Collette,Avey Sunshine,

RAsheeda Wallace,Afi,Kelly Love Jones,Salakida Kali

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH

9:00 AM - 4:30 AM Main Level

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SUMMIT SESSIONS - Main Ballroom, 2nd Level

10:00 AM – 11:10 AM

HOW TO REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE

Interactive thinking needs to be at the forefront of all marketing and

delivery strategies. Learn how to build a digital experience and experiment

with digital media platforms such as online, search, radio,etc...

Moderator:

Speakers:

Lashaw Smith

Tanya Michell

Tonya Byrd

Barry Benson

Trent Partridge

MY MUSIC MY BRAND

Consumer brands are in need of music to help promote their products, while artists are in need of brand partners to help market their music. Hear from the panel of

experts who are making these deals-emotional connections-happen.

Moderator:David Mitchell

Speakers:

Anita Bryant

Eric Roberson

Bryant Johnson

Thornell Jones

Jon Bibbs

11:10 AM -11:30 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

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11:30 AM – 12:40 PM

THE SOUL STAR - WHO IS NEXT Vol.2

The soul movement in the U.S. and oversea with artists going head to head on the new wave of soul music and its different idioms, impact and trends.

Moderator:

Speakers:

Darnell Levine

Chandlar

Jarrard Anthony

Divine Brown

W L Felton

Darien

Steve Wallace

Nadir Omowale

12:40 PM -1:00 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

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1:00 PM – 2:10 PM

SOUL AND R&B MUSIC PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Prolific Music Writer A. Scott Galloway will lead an insightful panel discussion on the current state of music that will include proactive solutions the industry can take to improve things

Moderator: Scott Galloway

Speakers:

James Andrews - Online Guru

Tobago - Music Retailer

David Linton - Promotions/A&R

DJ UNIVERSE - THE NEXT LEVEL

Listen as some of the industry’s players talk about the changes that are sweeping through their sectors and the steps that are being taken to keep you not only relevant, but successful.

Moderator: Daddy O

Speakers:

Mark de Clive-Lowe

Ron Trent

Vikter Duplaix

Cha Cha Jones

DJ Kemit

DJ Rahdu

DJ Needles

DJ Nimbus

DJ Barry King

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

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BOOK SIGNING

Gil Robertson

2:30 PM - 3:40 PM

SOUL MUSIC 101 - IT'S A NEW DAY

The music industry is not what it used to be. The business model has changed - and continues to change on a nearly daily basis. Here, industry executives and artists will discuss ways to navigate the road ahead. Be prepared for one bumpy ride.

Moderator: David Mitchell

Panelists:

Monica Young

Toya Hankins

Daddy O

Chris Rizik

James Lewis

Bryant Johnson

Barry Benson

HOW I WROTE THAT SONG

Top songwriters walk us through their songwriter's process.

Moderator: Kipper Jones

Speakers:

Anthony David

Gordon Chambers

Eric Roberson

Sy Smith

Vikter Duplaix

Slakah the Beatchild

3:40 - 4:00 pm

NETWORKING BREAK

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4.00 PM - 6:00 PM

ARTIST SPEAKS PANEL:

Moderator: David Mitchell

Speakers:

Monica Blair

Anthony David

Gordon Chambers

Eric Roberson

Vikter Duplaix

ISMS Friday Events

Where: Underground Atlanta ( Kenney’s Alley )

2pm-7pm

50 Upper Alabama St, Atlanta, GA 30303-3165

Performing live

TBA

Barley’s

5:30pm - 8:30pm

338 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-3210

DJ Performing live Happy Hour

DJ Nimbus & DJ Tabonne

Where: Apache Café

9pm-1am.

Live Music and Jam Session

64 3rd St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Performing live

Traffik,Nadir Omowale,,Ozara Ode,Monica Blair,Jon Bibbs

Where: Over Da Edge

9-1 p.m.

Live Music

483 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1836

Performing live

Soul Mello,Steve Wallace,Mykel,D'Mo,

Reynolds,Vince Richardson,Jarrard Anthony,Darien,

Café Circa

8 p.m - 12 p.m.

Live Music (hosted by Eva)

464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1836

Performing live

Darnell Levine,Chandlar,Mahasin S. El-Amin,Chaquis Maliq,

Colie Williams,Al Chestnut,Teisha Marie,Queen Aaminah

The Loft

10pm – 1am

Eric Roberson Birthday party Live Music

1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA

Co - ISMS event

Performing live

Eric Roberson & Guest

595 North

Spread Love

10 pm – 2 am

595 North Ave NW , Atlanta GA 30318

Performing live

Mark deClive-Lowe, Lady Alma, Anthony David & ISMS Artist (Unlimited)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

9:00 AM - 4:30 AM Main Level

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10:00 AM – 11:10 AM

ACROSS THE POND

What is the state of soul music internationally? Join these music heads for a frank discussion on today's art of the deal.

Moderator: Allen Johnson

Speakers:

Marsha Gosho Oakes - soulculture.co.uk

DJ Barry King

Mike Ashely

Divine Brown

Slakah the Beatchild

DIGITAL LOVE

What are the best ways to market, promote and distribute soul music in the digital landscape? It's not as easy as you think. But our PANEL team will point you in the right direction.

Moderator:

Daddy O

Jon Penn

Lashaw Smith

Chris Rizik

LaMont Carson

Trent Partridge

Barry Benson

Drake Phifer

11:10 AM -11:30 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

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BOOK SIGNING

11:30 AM – 12:40 PM

YOUR RIGHT HAND

The power and leverage more than ever belongs to the artist manager. All revenue streams flow through the offices and managers now dictate how their artists connect with their fans, tapping into a wide range of revenue opportunities along the pipe.

Moderator:

Speakers::

Monica Young

Derrick Chase

Toya Hankins

Jerrell Allen

karen mason

Ricardo Frazer

Miles Anthony

SOUL MUSIC IN FILM AND VIDEO TODAY

Moderator: Terry Bello

Speakers

Steve Wallace

Jason Orr

WL Felton

12:40 PM -1:00 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

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BOOK SIGNING

1:00 PM – 2:10 PM

ISMS SPOTLIGHT - HIGHLIGHTING HOUSE MUSIC 7 WORLD GROOVES

Join us for a special conversation with House artists and leading DJs to discuss the highlights of their successful careers.

Moderator:

Speakers

Lady Alma

DJ Kemit

Mark de Clive-Lowe

Robin S

Ron Trent

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS ACT BILL

Moderator: Terry Bello

Speakers

TBA

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

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BOOK SIGNING

Randall Grass

2:30 PM - 3:50 PM

THE PRODUCERS

Moderator:

Speakers

Rico Wade

Mark de Clive-Lowe

Ron Trent

DJ Kemit

KEEPING IT LEGAL (WORKSHOP)

The New Rules of Digital Media

3:40 - 4:00 pm

NETWORKING BREAK

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BOOK SIGNING

Chris Campbell

4.00 PM - 6:00 PM

ARTIST SPEAKS PANEL:

Moderator: Terry Bello & Daddy O

Speakers:

N'dambi Blue

Chinah Blac

Calvin Richardson

Ron Trent

Rico Wade

Choklate

W L Felton

Sy Smith

Vinx

ISMS Saturday Events

Renaissance Hotel Lobby

The Soul Kitchen Live Acoustic Show

2pm – 6pm

590 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Performing live

TBA

Underground Atlanta

2pm - 7pm Live Music

50 Upper Alabama St, Atlanta, GA 30303

Performing live

Listening Party, RSVP Only

Ndambi

6:30pm-8:30pm

Private Suite in Renaissance Hotel

590 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-3502

Intermission Performance

9pm-9:30pm

14th St. Playhouse

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3502

Performing live

Jerod Anthony

Apache Café

9pm-1am Live Music

64 3rd St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Performing live

Avery*Sunshine,Mykel,Afi,Morris Mills,The Chilton Project,

Where: Café Circa

9pm-1am Live Music

464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Performing live

Monica Blair,Soul Mello,Steve Wallace,

Mahasin S. El-Amin,Rhonda Thomas, Mae Day,

Kelly Love Jones,Teisha Marie,Jarrard Anthony,Darien,

Django

9pm-2am Party

495 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-3102

Performing live

Mark deClive-Lowe/Ron Trent/DJ Kemit

The Freq

10 pm-2am Party

255 Trinity Ave.

Performing live

Daddy O/DJ Needles