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.

Find Out More Find Your Local

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE AFM

Tag Archives: duke charelle

New Releases, Products

Duke Charelle, Beyond the Magik Mirror

September 20, 2019 IM

In his new album, Beyond the Magik Mirror, Duke Charelle of Local 542 (Flint, MI) captures the material and spiritual, and all the ups and downs of life.

Written from personal experiences, the album covers the gamut of emotions, often toying with the idea of “Perception creates Confinement.” From unrequited love to passionate lust, self-doubt and destruction, the pains of watching another go through addiction from their eyes, and transformation and rebirth, Beyond the Magik Mirror covers all these themes.

Charelle, who plays guitar and does the vocals as well as writing the tracks, says he is out to make something new, and push the envelope.

Charelle has won numerous awards for his music and performances, from being a part of the NME Online Music Awards for his live performances for five years straight, to winning the Akademia Music Awards in LA in 2016 for Best Funk Song, “Tantric Dance.”