Ivan Barias Named to Artist Rights Alliance Board

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, July 16, 2020 | 9:40am CT

Ivan Barias

This week, the Artist Rights Alliance welcomes a brand-new member to its Board of Directors in Ivan Barias - the GRAMMY-nominated producer, engineer, and songwriter. Barias has worked with Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Musiq Soulchild, and others, and will bring his expertise and support to creators and the issues they face today with his involvement in the ARA. He has served on the Recording Academy's Board of Trustees and serves as co-chair for the Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing.

"With a global live music shut down, a rising tide of protest in the streets, and a runaway tech economy that grows more central to artists' lives every year, the issues and values ARA is fighting for have never been more challenging or urgent," said Barias. "It's an honor to join friends and colleagues on ARA's Board and the perfect outlet for my personal commitment to help build a stronger, more just music business."

ARA Board Member Maggie Vail said, "Ivan brings an incredible depth of knowledge, experiences, and perspective that will enrich ARA's Board and make us better at every single thing we do. We are so grateful he has chosen to join with us in this cause."

"ARA is an artist-run organization driven forward every day by the hands-on, active leadership of its Board," said ARA Executive Director Ted Kalo. "And with his broad mix of creative experiences, advocacy expertise, industry relationships and hands on knowledge of every aspect of the music business, Ivan Barias is an incredibly powerful addition to that team. With this great news plus the launch of our 100+ member Music Council and Artist Bill of Rights this summer, ARA continues to grow and evolve to better serve artists, songwriters, and everyone who loves and values music."