Red Bull Music Academy announced today the 62 participants selected to take part in its 15th yearly edition which takes place in New York City from September 30 through November 2, 2012. Flying in from 29 countries and six continents, each group of participants will encounter two weeks of lectures from musical luminaries, work together in custom-built studios and perform in NYC's best clubs and music halls.
After an extensive selection process, going through thousands of applications from producers, instrumentalists and vocalists from no less than 93 countries, Red Bull Music Academy is looking to make this year's 15th annual edition the most memorable experience yet.
Applicants not only had to describe and send a sample of their music style but were also asked personality questions, ranging from the title of their autobiography to the menu they would cook for the first dinner with their in-laws to a Rorschach test with inkblots in the shape of New York City.
When selecting Red Bull Music Academy participants, a panel of 21 experienced professionals from five different countries looked for those with a strong creative vision, a passion for learning and sharing, enthusiasm for music across genres, and a truly global, open-minded outlook. The jury listened to a grand total of 149,409 minutes of music, and answered 1,439 questions via e-mail.
For the first time, applications were received from Swaziland, Afghanistan, Tanzania and Cambodia. Participants come from 29 countries, including nine artists representing the United States. You can find some more information on both 2012 Red Bull Music Academy applicants and selected participants in the infographic attached.
These chosen visionaries will study, record, and break bread with some of the world's most renowned and influential musicians, all with the hopes of creating something memorable. Notable graduates from previous editions of the Red Bull Music Academy include Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, Nina Kraviz, Aloe Blacc, J-Wow of Buraka Som Sistema, Jamie Woon, Katy B, Oddisee, Lunice, Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes, TOKiMONSTA, Samiyam, Natalia Lafourcade, Cosmin TRG, Doc Daneeka, Dorian Concept, Tiger & Woods, XXXchange, New Look, Brenmar, Nick Hook of Cubic Zirconia, and many more.
In addition to recording with acclaimed artists, participants will also hear lectures by their revered mentors (2012 Red Bull Music Academy lecturers will be announced in the coming weeks). Past lecturers have included Steve Reich, James Murphy, RZA, A-Trak, Bun B, Carl Craig, James Brown's right-hand man David Matthews, Gilberto Gil, dubstep trailblazers Skream, Benga, Mala of DMZ and Kode9, Dam-Funk, DJ Premier, Sly & Robbie, Gilles Peterson, acclaimed record producers Trevor Horn and Tony Visconti, Just Blaze, Biz Markie, Erykah Badu, the most recorded drummer in music history Bernard Purdie, Chuck D, Hugh Masekela, Jeff Mills, Jay Electronica, M.I.A., Just Blaze, Leon Ware, Leroy Burgess, Moodymann, Theo Parrish, Mark Ronson, Peter Hook of New Order, afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen and many more.
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