@digginjazz Doug Payne has written a great piece (as always) for #AirtoFloraDay

http://dougpayne.blogspot.com/2023/05/airto-moreira-and-flora-purim-need-our.html

Airto: Identity

Airto Moreira and Flora Purim are important figures and innovators in #jazz history. They are in failing health and can use your support. I have enjoyed their music for 40+ years and was glad to contribute. #AirtoFloraDay

https://gofund.me/5ab520de

#nowplaying

https://music.apple.com/us/album/identity/996255773

Music provides the soundtrack to our lives. Airto and Flora dedicated their lives to creating beautiful music and sharing it with the world. Now, they could use our help. Please consider making a donation to our fund to support these musicians and help them continue to create and share their art. Every little bit helps and your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. Please donate here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/airto-moreiras-rehabilitation

#AirtoFloraDay

#AirtoFloraDay
Most of my music collection consists of vinyl records from the 1960's, 70's and assorted years since then. Probably two thirds of that is original, purchased new.

When I buy records these days it's most likely used. Musicians get zip/nothing/nada from second hand sales, they also get very little from, streaming services. Reissues (new music) provides a limited income and most of the income for m
https://www.ctproduced.com/airtofloraday/
#non-CT #Video #Airto #FloraPurim

Heads-up. I don't know if I expected otherwise, but when I went went to set-up a post for #AirtoFloraDay I did a canned search to add to the post. I was suprised to find there were already two hits, my earlier post, and the Jazztodon admin @allenmichie

You can try the search here... and watch out for my post and new video tomorrow for #AirtoFloraDay !

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22%23AirtoFloraDay%22

I'm not going to randomly @ people, but I've been contacting most of my contacts on social media, email etc. For Tuesday 2nd of May I'm encouraging people to post on #AirtoFloraDay - They've had a difficult couple of years and could use out support. If you are interested in participating @ me and I'll send you the details....