The Center For Music and Arts Entrepuenership

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, discusses with a group of students at Loyola University, New Orleans the benefits and risks that independent labels face when choosing whether to enter a distribution partnership with a larger company.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell shares his view on the problems facing the music industry today, especially as regards the dominance of finance and accounting concerns over creative and artist-development concerns, and the consequences of this situation.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about how he went about putting out his very first record, in 1959.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about the importance of taste and openness to new things to professionals operating at any level of the music industry.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell gives his thoughts on why artists and other music industry players must make an effort to know every aspect of the music business, as well as the opportunities you give up and the risks you assume when you dont.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell discusses the key habits and character traits that will help ensure you have a long and fulfilling career working in the music business.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell draws on his fifty-year career to illustrate for label executives and artist managers the delicate craft of developing an artists career and music.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about what he looks for in an artist he would want to sign to his label.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, discusses with a group of students at Loyola University, New Orleans why having a great live show is the key to success in the music business from both a financial and career longevity point of view.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, discusses why he feels that musicians should first concentrate on regional success when getting their careers started, rather than shooting for national success immediately.