Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.
The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.
Like the industry, the AFM is also changing and evolving, and its policies and programs will move in new directions dictated by its members. As a member, you will determine these directions through your interest and involvement. Your membership card will be your key to participation in governing your union, keeping it responsive to your needs and enabling it to serve you better. To become a member now, visit www.afm.org/join.
February 11, 2015
Bob Dylan never had the most beautiful voice among musician, but listening to him today it’s easy to hear his voice has gotten even coarser over the years. With the release of his newest album, Shadows in the Night, Dylan is coverings songs made famous by singers like Frank Sinatra
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Jared Cassedy, a name no one really knows, has just become a Grammy winner. For the second year, the Recording Academy and Grammy Foundation are presenting the Grammy Music Educator award.
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With the Grammy’s this Sunday, it’s a great time to take a look back in time to see where music came from. Thanks to the great people at Reminisce.com we have a series of old advertisements relating to radio and records.
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The seven-time Grammy Award winners, The Black Keys of local 24 (Akron, OH) have donated their song “Howlin’ for You” to PETA for free, to be used in an ad promoting animal adoption.
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Frank Leone, the 14-year president of the Musicians Union of Las Vegas, Local 369, is impressed with the turnaround of orchestra’s being hired for the Strip.
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January 28, 2015
Musician Kevin Moore of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) paid his dues as a session musician, struggling to find his voice, before finally discovering the blues infused roots music he is recognized for today. When he debuted as Keb’ Mo’ two decades ago, he embarked on music that he admits is “too happy for the […]
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For more than 40 years, swing drummer Gregory Caputo, has played with many legends of swing, from Phil Woods to David Brubeck and Duke Ellington.
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Drawing on previously untapped archival sources and on scores of interviews, this book illuminates broad musical trends.
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