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June 18, 2020
Look For The Good – A Note from Jason
On June 19th, a historic day in the advancement of equality, I am proud to stand in solidarity with and be of service to Black Lives by donating all of my earnings from sales and streams of my new LP recording, Look For The Good.
A time has come to act beyond promises, thoughts, and prayers.
Starting immediately with the $250,000 I received as an advance on my royalties, the first beneficiaries of Look For The Good are as follows:
Black Lives Matter
San Diego Young Artists Music Academy
RISE San Diego
Grassroots Law Project
Center on Policy Initiatives
Equal Justice Initiative
Through my own philanthropic efforts, including my Foundation, I’ve witnessed how far donations go to make measurable differences in specific communities, whether it’s sponsoring programs that bring about real change, or providing vital support to volunteers and staff.
My personal engagement with philanthropy has never been motivated by a press opportunity. But today I am announcing my contributions publicly in hopes of inspiring other creators and leaders in business to do the same – to share the wealth, to share the profits, and to acknowledge that life is only great when it’s great for everyone.
Looking ahead, donations will be made annually to (different or same) organizations doing the good work to advance equality and justice.
It is important for me to note this is a personal donation. Any dollars from Jason Mraz Foundation, which consist of tour earnings and donor generated funds, will continue to be managed and granted by board approval.
This is a pivotal moment in history, but certainly not the finish line.
What good are my lyrics if they are just lofty words with no action?
In my new song “Make Love,” my heart sings,
When I pray
I move my feet
I say thank you for the sound
When I feel that beat
It brings me closer
To who I am
All I’m supposed to be right now
Is a giving man
To serve you water
From the living well
To help another
Get out of their hell
Ya gotta give a little piece
Of Yourself
And so it is,
Jason Mraz
May 29, 2020
“You Do You” (feat. Tiffany Haddish) Out Now!
“You Do You” (feat. Tiffany Haddish) – out now! Download / Stream it here.
The original video for the track was canceled due to quarantine but with help from Director/Producer Jen Rosenstein, Illustrator Sarah Hyland-Rosenstein, and Bryan Mir of Blend, Ryan Daniels, Rick Redick, & Billy Galewood, we were able to take the music to the streets via computer technocrafting, drawing inspiration from Reading Rainbow, Electric Company, & crowdsourced clips of our band & crew dancing to this upbeat tune about individuality. Watch it now.
May 27, 2020
Australia Tour with James Blunt Cancelled
It’s a real bummer to have to cancel a plane ticket and a list of shows. I speak for the band & crew when I say we were very excited to finally return to Ausralia. But for human safety and planetary health we understand this cancellation has good intentions. We look forward to brighter days ahead and being in Aus again when time permits. Big thanks to our patient and understanding fans.
Ticket holders will be contacted directly by email with refund instructions. Please visit frontiertouring.com/jamesblunt for more information.
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April 30, 2020
THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL’S GALA – VIRTUAL EVENT
6:30 PM EDT
This free, live-streaming event will feature music performances, special guests, and opportunities to support Third Street Music School and its students. Honoring Cyndi Lauper, Jason Mraz, Zac Posen, Lyor Cohen, and Jessie Montgomery. Guests will enjoy an auction led by Harry Santa-Olalla and entertainment provided by Third Street students and special guests.
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