International Songwriting Competition Reveals 2014 Finalists

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) revealed today the finalists for the 2014 competition. Selected from over 18,000 entries from 118 countries throughout the world, the 345 finalists represent all genres of music, including world music, rock, pop, blues, jazz, country, r&b, folk/singer-songwriter, and much more. Finalists include a diverse group of artists such as Daniel Duke, Adam Eckersley,

World Music Finalists:

‘A Plein Temps’ – Darline Desca (Portland, OR, USA)

‘Bambenya’ – Mohammed Alidu (Bizung) (Tamale, Ghana)

‘Freedom’ – Patrick Mau (Mau Power) (Thursday Island, QLD, Australia)

‘Iza Ngomso – Come Tomorrow’ – Christopher Tin (Santa Monica, CA, USA)

‘La Libertat’ (Freedom) – Alessandro Rapa, Elena Giordanengo, Maurizio Giraudo (Saber Systeme) (Peveragno, Italy)

‘Mama Africa’ – Selasee Atiase (Selasee & The Fafa Family) (Accra, Ghana)

‘Mapenzi Love’ – Nimbona Jean Pierre (Kidum Kibido & The Bodaboda) (East Africa)

‘Pum Pum’ – Carlos Enrique Hurtado (ChakLive!) (Tulum, Mexico)

‘Rabba’ – Falguni Shah, Borahm Lee (Falu) (Mumbai, India)

‘Sambah’ – Joao Nabuco (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

‘The Song Of The Cicadas’ – Yong Shi (Beijing, China)

‘Upokohue’ – Moana Maniapoto, Paddy Free, Scotty Morrison (Moana & The Tribe) (Rotorua, New Zealand)

‘Van Dala’ – Erzsi Kiss (Egy Kiss Erzsi Zene) (Budapest, Hungary)

‘Wahda ‘/ We Are All One – Christiane Karam (Boston, MA, USA/Lebanon)

‘Wula’ – Sousou Cissoko, Maher Cissoko (Sousou & Maher Cissoko) (Dakar, Senegal and Hoor, Sweden)

“This year, ISC continues the legacy of highlighting some of the very best talent of emerging artists throughout the world,” says Candace Avery, Founder and Director. “Our mission is to create opportunities for artists and make a significant impact on their career by recognizing their talent on an international scale.”

ISC recognizes merit in the field of songwriting. Winners include an overall Grand Prize winner and First, Second, and Third Place winners in each of its 22 categories. More than $150,000 in cash, merchandise, and services (including a Grand Prize of $25,000 cash and $40,000 in additional prizes) is given away to winners. ISC is open to amateur and professional songwriters from all over the world, including bands and solo performers.

In addition to the winners selected by ISC’s panel of judges, the public can vote for their favorite songs. The ISC People’s Voice runs until April 23, 2015 and is open for voting at http://www.facebook.com/internationalsongwritingcompetition.

All winners will be announced at the end of April, 2015. Winners are selected by a panel of high-profile recording artists and music industry executives.

ISC is sponsored by: Ableton, Airplay Direct, Berklee College Of Music, Celebrity Access, D’Addario, Disc Makers, George Stein, Esq., Hammond USA, Indie Pro Mix and Final Mix, Inc., Gauge Microphones, Indie Venue Bible, Lowden Guitars, Lurssen Mastering, Slate Digital, SongU.com, The Music Business Registry, Taxi, Thayers and Vosges Haut-Chocolat.

ISC is now accepting submissions for 2015. More information can be found at http://www.songwritingcompetition.com.

To view the finalists, visit http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners