Harmony Unleashed: A Musical Journey with Rick DellaRatta, Jazz Pianist, Founder of Jazz for Peace

01/09/2023 1h 26min

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One World in a New World with Rick DellaRatta - Jazz Pianist, Founder Jazz for Peace

Zen Benefiel welcomed musician and social activist Rick DellaRatta to the One World in a New World podcast to discuss the power of music and its potential to bring about positive social change. Rick shared his personal journey of discovery and how music played a pivotal role in his spiritual awakening. He emphasized the importance of using music as a tool for building bridges between cultures and promoting social harmony.

The conversation explored the role of music in cultural transformation and social justice movements. Rick spoke about his experiences working with musicians and artists from around the world and how their collaborations have helped to break down cultural barriers and foster greater understanding and empathy. Zen and Rick discussed the potential for music to be used as a means of promoting social justice and addressing social issues such as racism, poverty, and inequality.

Rick also spoke about his work with the Jazz for Peace Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses music to raise awareness and funds for social causes. He discussed the importance of using music as a means of bringing people together and inspiring positive change. Zen and Rick emphasized the need for individuals to take action in order to create positive change in their communities and in the world at large.

The conversation also touched on the importance of mindfulness and spirituality in personal and societal transformation. Rick spoke about the role of meditation and self-reflection in his own personal growth and development and how these practices have helped him to cultivate greater awareness and empathy. Zen and Rick emphasized the importance of integrating spiritual practices into daily life in order to create lasting positive change.

Overall, the conversation between Zen Benefiel and Rick DellaRatta was a powerful reminder of the transformative power of music and its potential to bring about positive social change. Through their insights and experiences, they emphasized the need for individuals to take action and to use music as a means of building bridges between cultures and promoting social harmony. The conversation was inspiring and insightful, leaving listeners with practical tools and strategies for their own personal and societal transformation.

Connect with Rick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-dellaratta-08199818/

Jazz for Peace web: https://jazzforpeace.org

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Connect with Zen: https://linkedin.com/zenbenefiel

Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor

Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com

Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com

The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org

Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement: https://liveandletlive.org


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