oin Sisters in Sound and The W Hotel Union Square for "Beyond the Music: Artists as Leaders and Advocate," a special panel discussion and networking event. This panel explores how artists can extend beyond performing to strengthening community and catalyzing positive change. Together, we’ll consider how artists can use their craft not only to express, but to empower. We are excited to host our esteemed panel: -bossy boots / Elinah is a NYC based DJ, movement teacher and multidisciplinary artist and events curator -JL Umpig Candelario, Director of Arts and Cultural Organizing, El Puente -Alsarah, is a singer, songwriter, bandleader and ethnomusicologist We welcome Return Records as the co-sponsor of our networking event following the panel. Return Records is an independent record label and brand management company for house, pop, and hip-hop artists in the NYC area Agenda 4–5pm Arrival & welcome (open decks optional) 5–6pm Panel: Beyond the Music: Artists as Leaders and Advocates 6–10pm Networking & music from FLWRSHRK, Jeny Michelle, Sarindipity, Camila Wolf