An accomplished music producer and DJ, John “Jellybean” Benitez has served as the president of the Jellybean Music Group since 1981. Alongside his day-to-day professional pursuits, Jellybean Benitez maintains membership in the American Federation of Musicians (AFM).

1. AFM Supports Freelance Musicians
through Fair Trade Music Campaign
Jellybean Benitez

2. Introduction
• An accomplished music producer and DJ, John “Jellybean”
Benitez has served as the president of the Jellybean Music
Group since 1981. Alongside his day-to-day professional
pursuits, Jellybean Benitez maintains membership in the
American Federation of Musicians (AFM).
In its efforts to advance the careers of working musicians, the
AFM oversees a variety of advocacy programs and activities.
Through its Fair Trade Music Campaign, the organization
helps protect the rights of freelance musicians who perform in
small venues. Specifically, the campaign uses collective action
and education to help these performers negotiate fair
contracts and build positive business relationships with the
owners of clubs, bars, and other venues.

3. Fair Trade Music Campaign
• The Fair Trade Music Campaign is driven by local
musicians who work together to help raise the
standard of living for all musicians in their
community. In Seattle, for example, the local Fair
Trade Music Campaign has induced over 25 area
clubs to sign a pledge supporting fair trade music
principles. The campaign also led the city of Seattle
to designate May 20th as Fair Trade Music Day.
To learn more about the Fair Trade Music Campaign
and find out how to start an organization in your
community, visit www.afm.org.