MusicOregon announced Monday that it has awarded $57,000 in grant funding to 18 local musicians and bands to help pay for non-performance endeavors such as recording, production of vinyl records and music videos, promotional efforts, and more.
This is the second round of grants from the nonprofit's Echo Fund. While MusicOregon is focused on empowering independent professional music creators across the state, the Echo fund drew applications from just Portland Metro and Vancouver areas.
Aaron Nigel Smith, a Grammy nominee and 20-year educator who has performed all over the world and is best known for his reggae music for kids. In an interview, Smith said he has been writing songs for a new EP that blends reggae, folk, and country for about a year, and the grant has allowed him to hire collaborators and start recording. 'These funds enable me to pay local engineers and musicians respectable fees for their creative work. It feels great to pay it forward,' he told the Mercury. 'It's rare to see opportunities for funding that support independent musicians. I'm excited to see intentional work to help Portland creat
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