Carlos Keyes

Music producer, songwriting, screenwriter, photographer

Carlos Keyes has spent his entire life in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Keyes began performing at an early age, and during the 1980s he was part of the hit-making duo Babie and Keyes. After many successful years working as a performer in the industry, Carlos Keyes shifted his focus to the business side. Today, he serves as the President of Red Entertainment Agency, one of the leading talent and booking agencies in New York City. Carlos Keyes got his start in the talent industry as an International Booking Agent with Pyramid Entertainment, where he oversaw all international show bookings for a roster that included pop stars such as Gladys Knight, Kool & the Gang, and Men at Work. He left Pyramid Entertainment in 1999, and in 2001 he founded American Talent Agency with a partner from his Pyramid days. His experience with American Talent Agency taught him what it took to run a successful agency, and in 2002 he founded Red Entertainment Agency. Under his direction, the company has grown into one of the premier agencies in the industry, representing mega-selling artists such as Chaka Khan, Gloria Gaynor and Dionne Warwick. Carlos Keyes has developed and organized a number of successful tours and festivals with Red Entertainment, including the Regeneration Tour. This wildly popular 20-city tour featured artists from the 1980s, including Belinda Carlisle, The Human League, ABC, Naked Eyes, and A Flock of Seagulls. In addition to his work in the entertainment field, Carlos Keyes is committed to giving back to the community. During his free time, he serves as a Committee Member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to finding a cure for diffuse pontine glioma, aggressive brain tumors that primarily affect children.

On Tumblr Carlos Keyes manages Red Entertainment Agency, headquartered in New York City. Carlos Keyes has been in the agency industry since the early nineties, when he worked for Pyramid Entertainment, also located in New York. Red Entertainment Agency, founded in 2002, possesses an elite roster of talented musicians, including Chaka Khan, the Human League, T’Pau, Dream Academy, and Dionne Warwick. With a strong reputation for putting the needs of artists first, the agency believes in working closely with artists to develop rewarding, successful relationships. Recently, Red Entertainment Agency added a film and television department to further serve current and prospective artists. In part, the new department will facilitate cross-over work for musicians seeking valuable opportunities in the film and television industries. To learn more or to fill out a booking inquiry, visit the agency’s website at www.redentertainment.com. The website also features an artist roster, background on the agents, and contact information.