Praise Songs for AKILA WORKSONGS

April and I first met through her work with the hip hop conference at Howard University in 1991. I knew then that she was someone I wanted on my team. Her passion for community and artist empowerment is a breath of fresh air amidst all the challenges in today's music
business.

April Silver is what a post-Civil Rights, community-based businessperson should be: visionary, pro-active, creative, efficient, and, most importantly, historically and culturally rooted...

April Silver and AKILA WORKSONGS goes against the grain in this industry...she brings a sense of honor and value to this business.

AKILA WORKSONGS has really helped me to develop as a speaker. Through the training that I went through with April and her staff, I developed the level of confidence that enables me to speak to any audience. April gives her clients a level of support and genuine care that is not normal to this business.

April Silver is a visionary ... a cultural activist committed to bringing new perspectives with ancient roots to the hip hop community. Akila Worksongs has consistently created an excellent professional supportive environment in which to nurture creative positive artistic expression...

AKILA WORKSONGS is about the business of...touching lives and changing the world...[it] serves as a powerful example of how to make a difference while making money. April Silver shines bright amongst top industry professionals by demonstrating that one can maintain integrity and be successful in the entertainment industry.

I continue to be blown away!!! AKILA WORKSONGS is truly the bridge between conscious entertainment and community.

April Silver is one of the bravest, most thoughtful, brilliant, self-sufficient women I know. Not only has she been a mentor by mere example, but, when needed, she has also been an extraordinarily dependable friend whom I can count on honesty and support...[We] need her doing things in this world. Keeping folks honest. Shaking people free.

April Silver... a quiet storm; a gift and treasure that is rarely found in the world of business and professionalism. She is a woman of pure heart - extraordinarily human and committed to the very best for her clients. She shares her gifts with her clients...so beautifully and with much grace. Most importantly, she produces fabulous results. When April Silver is on your team you can count on winning!

April Silver and AKILA WORKSONGS is on a mission... [that] encourages balance in career & community activism. They have been consistent in their message...to educate and enlighten the community by bringing both culture and entertainment to those striving to find their place.

April Silver knows what is precious and essential as a human being. With her true understandings of the power of artistic/creative works, she continually offers the opportunity to change this world in a positive direction. She is an intelligent, considerate, and unique cultural advocate who leads our future into something beautiful.

It is in the area of community collaboration that April's leadership shines the most. April's model of activism is one that seeks to connect community segments that don't normally work together. I believe that we badly need more skilled leaders who can create positive bonds and facilitate joint work between very divergent constituents. April has excellent skills in this area and her accomplishments have benefited us all.