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December 27, 2024 68 mins

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INTRODUCTION:

In this episode of the Sex, Drugs, and Jesus podcast, host De’Vannon Seráphino welcomes Rick DellaRatta, founder of Jazz for Peace. The conversation revolves around the transformative power of music, particularly jazz, in fostering peace and positive change. Rick shares his journey of founding Jazz for Peace, highlighted by its inception on the day of 9/11, and how it's grown to help over 850 causes worldwide. The discussion touches on the challenges of maintaining autonomy in nonprofit work and the importance of focusing on the mission and the people being helped. Rick reflects on the deep messages within music, while De’Vannon emphasizes the spiritual dimensions of different life experiences.

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INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):

·      The Holy Ghost in House Music.

·      Sandman Revelations.

·      Psychedelics & Music.

·      A Serenade with Music Played @ Duplex in West Village.

·      Racial Barriers Broken by Music.

·      Civilization Has Already Ended.

·      The Deception of Comfort & Convenience. 

·      Fasting Has Great Benefits!

·      Excellent Donor Advice For Non-profits.

·      The Importance of Autonomy in the Non-profit Arena


CONNECT WITH RICK DELLARATTA:

Website: https://jazzforpeace.org

Book @ Amazon: https://shorturl.at/vGjN4

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jazzmgmt

Email: info@jazzforpeace.org


CONNECT WITH DE’VANNON SERÁPHINO:

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YouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCM

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannon

Email: SDJPodcastNewYork@Gmail.com

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