Episode 17 - Virtuous Wealth: How Philanthropy, Jazz, and Crypto Can Reshape Our World with Rick DeLaRatta

In this inspiring episode of Concrete Build Crypto Financing, host Dr. Nelva Lee sits down with the legendary Rick DeLaRatta, founder of Jazz for Peace and a pioneer in using philanthropic cryptocurrency to make a global impact. Rick shares how music, real estate, and cryptocurrency can come together to create a more virtuous, equitable economy — and how art and blockchain can transform communities around the world.

Rick shares his remarkable story, including how witnessing the events of 9/11 firsthand led him to launch Jazz for Peace — a movement that has completed over 850 benefit concerts worldwide. We also dive into the future of real estate, the power of crypto to democratize ownership, and the role of philanthropy in revitalizing communities through historic properties and cultural assets.

Rick even treats us to a live jazz performance featuring music inspired by Steely Dan and Billie Holiday!

Connect with Rick DeLaRatta and Jazz for Peace:
Website: jazzforpeace.org
Music & About Page: jazzforpeace.com.wordpress.com/about
Learn about the philanthropic cryptocurrency: jazzforpeace.org/lightpaper.pdf
For event inquiries or to bring Jazz for Peace to your city: Email info@jazzforpeace.org
Search "Jazz for Peace funding easy as ABC" on YouTube to learn how you can start a Jazz for Peace Empowerment Tree in your community!
Rick’s fundraising tutorial book: Paving the Path for Peace through Music (details available by request)

Connect with Concrete Build:
Learn how tokenized real estate can solve the housing crisis: concretebuild.org
Concrete Build — Tokenizing Properties. Tokenizing Wealth.

Special Guest Bonus:
As a guest on the show, Rick will receive 200 CBLD coins with the purchase of our book for just $4.99 — stay tuned for the email link!

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