American Program Bureau’s (APB) music speakers deliver creative, informative, and entertaining presentations that will engage any audience. Our distinguished music speakers hold some of entertainment’s highest awards. From corporate executives, managers, and journalists to professional musicians, APB’s music keynote speakers deliver powerful speeches that will enrich any organization.
Judy Collins
Legendary folk singer, social activist, and best-selling author, Collins continues to chronicle life in her narration and song. But, she has also faced personal tragedy with the loss of her son to suicide. Articulating her story of survival with grace and dignity, she shares a deeply moving journey of renewal and ...
Ronnie Milsap
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in song, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart, whatever their abilities may be, and to find their place in ...
James McBride
An award-winning jazz musician, McBride is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Color of Water, a memoir that has become a modern classic. Spike Lee directed the film adaptation of McBride's book, Miracle at St. Anna, paying tribute to African American soldiers who fought in WWII.
Ice-T
Hip-hop pioneer currently starring on Law and Order: SVU, Ice-T has risen up from the harsh realities of growing up disadvantaged to become a successful entertainer and entrepreneur. Serving as a sobering, yet inspirational, role model, he shares a powerful message with youth about overcoming adversity through ...
Ben Vereen
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have become woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. His strong sense of social consciousness make him an excellent speaker on overcoming adversity, black history, and motivational topics.
Jennifer Holliday
Arguably one of the greatest voices of the new millennium, Holliday gives concerts throughout the world and performs with many symphonies across the country. Having lived with depression for over ten years, she found the way to seek help and effectively cope with her disease. She offers the truth about her life, sharing ...
Derrick N. Ashong
Derrick N. Ashong – or DNA as he is sometimes known – is literally the voice of a new generation. Whether heard in the eloquent expression of his thoughts on then-Senator Barack Obama (as seen in one of the most viewed videos of 2008 on YouTube), in his music (as leader of the emerging band Soulfège), in his lyrics ...
Natalie Cole
An eight-time Grammy winner, Cole has led a remarkable life, relying on the power of friends, family, and faith to become a true survivor. With honesty, grace, and humor, she shares her personal journey and the lessons she learned, advising us to make the right choices for a better life.
Kevin Powell
As a talented political activist, poet, journalist, essayist, hip-hop historian, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Powell is widely considered one of America's most important voices in these early years of the 21st Century. An astute and enlightening observer, he comments on race, gender, class, and American pop culture ...
Keith Lockhart
Vibrant young conductor with over 300 concerts and 33 television shows, including 19 programs for PBS to his credit. International guest conductor.
Naomi Judd
Described as the "star next door" for her extraordinary talents and "tell it like it is" candor, Country music icon Naomi Judd provides an authentic voice to communicate complicated issues that touch upon subjects ranging from health and wellness, aging, parenting, and the power of the mind/ body/spirit connection.
Capitol Steps
A talented bipartisan troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-performers, the Capitol Steps have performed their clever song parodies for four Presidents and recorded over 20 albums, including their latest, When Bush Comes to Shove.
Olivia Newton John
Olivia Newton-John has enjoyed many successes in her career. With three Grammys, numerous American Music and People's Choice Awards, five #1 hits, and 15 top ten singles to her credit, she also starred opposite JohnTravolta in one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, Grease.
Patti LaBelle
A soulful maven, Labelle has earned her place in Grammy-winning music royalty with her powerful high octave voice. She is also a New York Times best-selling author, television star, celebrity speaker and healthcare advocate who is proactive in the fight against diabetes, the disease that claimed her mother's life.
Mike Love
Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys, Love has been a long-time advocate for living in harmony with the environment. From crafting music about the environment to leading the way at the Earth Summit over two decades ago, Love continues to create international ...
Mick Fleetwood
In his 35-year career as the driving force behind Fleetwood Mac's success, Fleetwood has learned to be a leader who knows how to nurture the talent of individuals while creating a successful and productive team. Whether behind a drum kit, desk or podium, he brings a unique drive, spirituality and vision.
George Martin
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1996, and winner of both the Grammy Lifetime Achievement and Novello Awards, producer, arranger, composer, and author, Sir George Martin has had an impact and influence on music and popular culture that is immeasurable. He brought to the world the most original, successful, and influential ...
Kirk Franklin
A top artist in contemporary Gospel music, and the first Gospel artist to ever go platinum, Franklin has transformed and transcended the genre. Throughout his success, he never lost sight of his faith, remaining a devout Christian, and he continues to lead a youth outreach program. He shares his views on faith in ...
Branford Marsalis
World-renowned saxophonist Marsalis has always been a man of numerous musical interests. The 46-year-old, three-time Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer, and the head of Marsalis Music, the label he founded in 2002.
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews has been a beloved and much-honored star of stage, screen and television for more than half a century. Best known for her roles as Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music's Maria Von Trapp, Andrews is a perfect keynote speaker to draw a crowd and gain recognition for you event.
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