Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.

Tune in on Thursday @ 4-4:30 p.m. EST to MUSICWOMAN TALK RADIO with host Diva JC, founder of WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. - www.wijsf.com/radio.htm  and visit our site http://www.wijsf.org/ Listen to the live show and the archived shows at www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman Call in number 714-364-4714, hit 1 to talk to the host To join the Chat room, you must register with http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ Email Diva JC at musicwomen08@yahoo.com or divajc47@yahoo.com PLEASE TELL OTHERS! Love and music, Diva Joan Cartwright WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. MUSICWOMAN MAGAZINE MUSICWOMAN TALK RADIO IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY Author http://www.divajc.com/ http://www.joancartwright.com/ http://www.fyicomminc.com/ www.myspace.com/musicwomanlive www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman

PRESS RELEASE If you cannot attend, you may make a donation at www.gofundme.com/womeninmusicseries Also, join our organization at www.wijsf.com/join.htm

Newest Members of Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc ., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally. Join us at http://wijsf.com/join.htm

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Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.

Since March 2007, Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally, has presented several successful programs to community seniors, adults, children and students. Through a number of grants, WIJSF organized and promoted Amazing Musicwomen at AARLCC in 2008, Lauderhill Jazz Series (2009) at the Warehouse in Lauderhill , Community Musicwomen (2009-2010) at ArtServe and senior centers in Sunrise and Miami Beach, and the Lauderhill Jam in 2010. * * * Founder and executive director Joan Cartwright will receive the Spirit of Excellence Music Leader of the Year Award from American Business Women's Association of South Broward on November 9, 2011. Along with musicians like guitarist KJ Denhert, harpist Chrystal Sawyer, pianists Melody Cole and Paul Banman; Bickley Rivera on steel pan, and singers Robin Avery, Jus' Cynthia, Jae Duncan and Mzuri Moyo, Joan has distributed the organization's first compilation CD Volume ...

July is starting out here in South Florida with lots of rain to refresh the atmosphere. Enjoy our JULY Newsletter for exciting news about the twinning as Sister Cities of Lauderhill, FL and Fiuggi, Italy; for Upcoming Events and, especially, our Member Spotlight featuring Beverly Lewis in Italy, Paulette Dozier in Florida, and Mimi Johnson in Georgia.

At four senior centers in Miami Beach, Community Musicwomen performed on January 26, 27 and 29, 2011, through a grant from Miami Beach Arts Gala. The musicians included Kim J on Sax, Keyboard and EWI; Crystal Sawyer The Lady of Harp; Parkway Middle School Vocal Ensemble led by Lorna Lesperance; Joan Cartwright and Melody Cole; and Joan Cartwright and Jazz Hotline with Paul Banman on keyboards and Anthony Turner on bass. The seniors appeared to be having a wonderful time and many of them asked when we were coming back! This program is presented by Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally. Click here for all photos .

This month, Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. will release its first compilation CD of 10 songs by 10 talented members. Place your order, today, for 2 or more of this delightful music from women composers. Go to: http://wijsf.com/JazzComp1.htm and listen to the video of snippets from each songwriter. Happy Holidays Joan Cartwright Executive Director http://www.wijsf.org/

On March 26, 2009, the IRS approved the 501(c)(3) status of WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., a non-profit, educational organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through events, concerts, performances, clinics, lectures, workshops, articles, interviews, newsletters, courses, contacts, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, and recognition. For contact information and details on our sponsorship proposal go to this link: SPONSOR WIJSF, INC.

We are happy to announce that the IRS has approved our application for not for profit 501(c)(3) status. Now, we can move forward to obtain underwriting for our programs about and by Women in Jazz and Blues. Joan Cartwright Executive Director WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. www.wijsf.org wijsf@yahoo.com

See photos of our performance at the African American Research Library March 7, 2009, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See photo gallery . This lecture/concert is contained in Diva JC's book AMAZING MUSICWOMEN

How you can help Please call or visit your local library and ask the librarian to order a copy of these THREE books for circulation. IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY by Joan Cartwright ISBN: 978-1412059183 Paperback: 385 pages Available at: www.fyicomminc.com/inpursuit.htm and www.trafford.com/05-0819 Publisher: Trafford; First edition (May 30, 2006) Language: English Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds In a 30-year span, jazz vocalist and composer Joan Cartwright has become a Diva in her own right. She's toured in 15 countries and has written over 60 songs. The book contains two lectures: Amazing Women in Jazz and Blues AND So, You Want To Be A Singer? Also in the book are 35 poems and 40 songs by Diva JC, plus her memoirs and loads of photographs with jazz greats! SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? A manual for up-and-coming Divas, musicians and composers by Diva Joan Cartwright ISBN: 978-0-557-03324-9 Available at: stores.lulu.com/divajc Copyright: © 2008 Joa...

October 30 @ 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WOMEN IN JAZZ ON TOUR Rehearsal Workshop African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL To be attended by 600 school-aged children

347-677-0782 #1 to talk - register to join us in the CHAT ROOM Diva JC hosts MUSICWOMAN LIVE every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. EST. on www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman . Listen to the current show and be sure to scroll down to access the archived shows. Guests include: Pamela Wise - Oct 22 Jazz DJ Jay Edwards - Oct 15 Teri Wilson - Oct 8 Dr. Nelson Harrison and the Metaphysics of Music - Oct 1 Music and The Senses - Sept 24 Rita Graham - Sept 17 New Age Music and Divinity with Linda Dachtyl - Sept 10 Dotti Anita Taylor Flautist - Sept 3 Renee Fiallos and Nick Mathis - Aug 27 Organists Trudy Pitts and Linda Dachtyl - Aug 20 Suzanne Brooks - Aug 13 Event Producers Woodie Lesesne and Priscilla Dames - Aug 6 Sandra Kaye - July 30 Jus' Cynthia - July 23 Jace Harnage - July 16

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