How Jazz for Peace Was Born on 9/11: Rick DellaRatta on Music as a Tool for Healing & Change

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Living on the B Side

Birgit Livesey

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Living on the B Side is a podcast about the transformative power of music — in life, healing, and human connection. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, I explore how music supports us emotionally, creatively, and spiritually. From favorite songs to powerful memories, every episode highlights stories where music made a difference. Music. People. Stories. Transformation. My mission is to nurture a mindful community of music lovers who believe that one song can change everything.

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How Jazz for Peace Was Born on 9/11: Rick DellaRatta on Music as a Tool for Healing & Change

Living on the B Side

47 minutes 48 seconds

6 months ago

How Jazz for Peace Was Born on 9/11: Rick DellaRatta on Music as a Tool for Healing & Change

What happens when one rooftop poem leads to a global peace movement?

In this episode of Living on the B Side, I’m joined by jazz pianist and activist Rick DellaRatta to explore the powerful story behind Jazz for Peace—a musical initiative sparked by the events of 9/11.

We talk about:

• Using music mindfully to process pain and inspire purpose

• The journey from grief to global action

• Why helping those who help others can change everything

• A concert that brought Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans together on stage

This is a story about creativity, resilience, and the ripple effect one person can have when they lead with intention.

Hosted by Birgit of Living on the B Side.

🎶 Learn more about Rick DellaRatta: http://rickdellaratta.com

🎶 Learn more about Jazz for Peace: https://jazzforpeace.org
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