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Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Your recurring donation to Forward Sounds will be charged on <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Renewal date}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Renewal date. Amount: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Renewal amount}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Renewal amount Payment method: <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{Payment method}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Payment method Thank you for your continued support. Federico Ughi Forward Sounds

Celebrate 25 Years of Music Making! This year marks 25 years of our music collective, and we&#39;re celebrating with the New York Forward Festival while raising&nbsp;$5,000 to support the next generation of creative musicians. Join us September 25&ndash;27 in Brooklyn. Your $20 admission ticket gets you into the festival, and any amount above $20 is a tax-deductible donation that helps sustain our work year-round.&nbsp;Space is limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our story began in 2000 with the founding of&nbsp;577 Records in Brooklyn. Over the past 25 years, our work has grown from an independent record label into a broader artist-led community dedicated to creative music, collaboration, and cultural exchange. A major milestone came in 2015, when the New York Forward Festival was launched to celebrate the remarkable&nbsp;Daniel Carter&#39;s 70th birthday. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser, Daniel has been a vital force in New York&#39;s creative music community for decades. His generosity, boundless curiosity, and collaborative spirit have connected generations of musicians and inspired improvisers around the world. What began as a birthday tribute has grown into a festival with more than&nbsp;20 editions across the United States, Africa, and Europe, with Brooklyn as its home. The festival brings together legendary artists and emerging voices in an atmosphere of openness, discovery, and spontaneous creation. Today, Forward Sounds is an artist-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to artistic exploration, mentorship, and opportunity. Through our programs, we:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Supply visibility for emerging artists.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pair young musicians with experienced mentors.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Support innovative music projects and creative residencies.</li></ul>Every donation helps provide meaningful opportunities for young artists to develop their craft, build lasting creative relationships, and contribute to the future of adventurous music. Help us celebrate&nbsp;25 years by investing in the next 25. Buy your ticket, make a tax-deductible donation, and help us keep forward-looking music thriving. Forward Sounds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations above the $20 ticket price are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Dear&nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our foundation. Your generous donation helps us continue our mission, and we are truly grateful for your support. If you have reserved tickets for upcoming dates of the New York Forward Festival, any amount paid above $20 per ticket is tax-deductible as a charitable donation. You will receive<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;a donation receipt from us shortly for the tax-deductible portion of your contribution. <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">The address of the event is: <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">219 East 9th Street (between Beverly and Avenue C) <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">Brooklyn NY 11218 <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">map: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFc4jfv846YHbNzu8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit;" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFc4jfv846YHbNzu8</a> <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">Seating is limited. First come first served. Doors open at 6:30pm. With gratitude,Federico Ughi Forward Sounds Foundation <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:forwardsoundsfoundation@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">forwardsoundsfoundation@gmail.com</a>501(c)(3) artist-led nonprofit organization EIN: 39-3845091&nbsp;

Celebrate 25 Years of Music Making! This year marks 25 years of our music collective, and we're celebrating with the New York Forward Festival while raising $5,000 to support the next generation of creative musicians. Join us September 25–27 in Brooklyn. Your $20 admission ticket gets you into the festival, and any amount above $20 is a tax-deductible donation that helps sustain our work year-round. Space is limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our story began in 2000 with the founding of 577 Records in Brooklyn. Over the past 25 years, our work has grown from an independent record label into a broader artist-led community dedicated to creative music, collaboration, and cultural exchange. A major milestone came in 2015, when the New York Forward Festival was launched to celebrate the remarkable Daniel Carter's 70th birthday. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser, Daniel has been a vital force in New York's creative music community for decades. His generosity, boundless curiosity, and collaborative spirit have connected generations of musicians and inspired improvisers around the world. What began as a birthday tribute has grown into a festival with more than 20 editions across the United States, Africa, and Europe, with Brooklyn as its home. The festival brings together legendary artists and emerging voices in an atmosphere of openness, discovery, and spontaneous creation. Today, Forward Sounds is an artist-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to artistic exploration, mentorship, and opportunity. Through our programs, we:<ul><li>Supply visibility for emerging artists.</li><li>Pair young musicians with experienced mentors.</li><li>Support innovative music projects and creative residencies.</li></ul>Every donation helps provide meaningful opportunities for young artists to develop their craft, build lasting creative relationships, and contribute to the future of adventurous music. Help us celebrate 25 years by investing in the next 25. Buy your ticket, make a tax-deductible donation, and help us keep forward-looking music thriving. Forward Sounds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations above the $20 ticket price are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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