WRITING SESSIONS AMERICA (#WSAATL) RECAP PICTORIAL OF THE 2015 SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS RETREAT WHICH BROUGHT MUSIC MAKERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Writings Sessions America is a collaborative effort of singers and songwriters of the R&B, Soul, Gospel, Rock and Pop genres working together to form bonds, build businesses and grow their brand while creating and preserving good music. WSAATL’s initiative is to provide an environment of music business development and education that fosters professional growth. The organization was created by Kevin Shine, a nationally recognized Executive A&R Consultant who worked with R. Kelly on the Grammy nominated “Untitled” album, Kevin Shine understands the inner-workings of business management in the music industry and is passionate about sharing this knowledge with others.
Several hundred people attended the kickoff of events at the Ramada Capitol Plaza with a star studded showcase of talent on the red carpet with supporting guests.
The grand assembly of writers and singers for the main program of the night.
KEVIN SHINE -DIRECTOR OF WSAAATL. Mr. Shine is currently working with Reckless Recordings/Universal as a Executive Consultant/A&R, developing his own Music related TV show and creator of Writing Sessions America, ATL (#WSAATL) Unplugged “mixer” at Apache Café in Atlanta, for singers and songwriters who network together with a common goal to bring more balance back to music culture.
The next set of images are from day three WSAATL Saturday sessions at the Ramada Capitol Plaza hotel. Click the button link at end to view more session images.
Samples of performances from Apache Cafe
The Xperience at the Enclave Venue in Atlanta. Performers: Bliss, Bluff City, Sonia Williams, Pule, Antonio Ramsey, Emmaline, Ron Shirley II, Alexandrea Lushington, Kissie Lee, and Havok Jones. Hosted by Bria Janelle & Jelani S. Music by ShawnyTaughtU. Writing Sessions Atlanta in conjunction Global King Enterprises.
The photography presentation brought to you courtesy of E37 Photography by Ralph Williams in Atlanta, Georgia
