Acclaimed Singer & Grammy Winner Erykah Badu in Exclusive LIVE Video Webcast TODAY at 5pm ET / 2pm PT at www.BMF09.com; Badu Talks about Headlining Opening Night of the Bermuda Music Festival, celebrating “Quincy Jones and Friends”, October 29-31, 2009

Festival Producer Rock Newman Chats Live with Badu About Her Performance at BMF, Quincy Jones’ Influence on her Music, and her Upcoming Album

New York, NY, September 23, 2009 – In the third of a series of LIVE webcasts leading up to the Bermuda Music Festival, October 29-31, 2009 acclaimed singer and multiple Grammy winner Erykah Badu speaks with festival producer Rock Newman LIVE from her Dallas studio via video today at 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Wed. Sept 23) at www.BMF09.com.

There is growing excitement amongst the stars chosen personally by Quincy Jones to join him in Bermuda for a rare collection of performances, billed as “Quincy Jones & Friends”. Badu was recently referred to by Jones as “Unbelievable!,”(see video posted on 9/16/09 at www.quincyjones.com). In today’s exclusive webcast, Badu is expected to discuss her creative process and preparations for her headlining performance on the Festival’s opening night, Thursday, October 29, 2009.

Tune in LIVE at 5pm ET / 2pm PT on Wednesday Sept 23 at www.BMF09.com .

Other stars of the music world joining Quincy Jones in Bermuda include: Patti Austin, James Ingram, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Michael McDonald, Kenny Rogers, Naturally 7, and a World Orchestra led by musical director Greg Phillinganes.

NOTE: As of the time of this release, a limited number of tickets to the Thursday night’s performance are still available at www.bmf09.com and www.bdatix.bm.

About Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is a Grammy- award winning American soul singer and songwriter, whose sound — a concoction of soul, hip hop and jazz — can not be contained to a single genre. The Texas native, who prides herself on being a “mother first”, is a touring artist, teacher, community activist, holistic healer, vegan, recycler, and conscious spirit. Her current album, New Amerykah, Part I, 4th World War makes way for Part II, Return of the Ahnk which releases in February 2010. Visit: www.erykah-badu.com