New York, NY, September 16, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Grammy®-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Announces Release of New Single “Let’s Pray” Septmeber 19, 2025 via Imagery Records/Tiger Turn, featuring John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, and Luisito Quintero.

“Beautifully rendered and emotionally uplifting.”
— Jim Hynes, Making a Scene

Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega will release his new single, Let’s Pray, on Friday, September 19, 2025. Recorded at Samurai Hotel Recording Studio during the 2023 sessions for Vega’s Grammy®-nominated album As I Travel, the track features an all-star lineup: John Patitucci on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Luisito Quintero on percussion.

Reflecting on the composition, Vega shares:
“Music is my way of praying. I happened to write Let’s Pray during the pandemic. But the composition is just as timely today as ever.”

Vega, a classically trained pianist from Nicaragua, immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 14, where he was introduced to jazz through mentorship from drummer Billy Higgins and bassist John Clayton. He later honed his craft at USC, Manhattan School of Music, and The Juilliard School, studying under the legendary Kenny Barron. Today, Vega tours internationally as the pianist for the esteemed Ron Carter and is recognized as a composer, collaborator, and bandleader.

“Vega’s story is that of an immigrant child escaping brutal political violence, and it’s a poignant one to hear — especially after the second inauguration of Donald Trump…” – Morgan Enos, JazzTimes

In addition to his performance career, Vega is a dedicated educator and professor at The Juilliard School. His contributions to jazz composition were honored with a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship. He also serves on the board of BackCountry Jazz, an organization committed to providing music education for underprivileged youth.

As I Travel (Imagery Records, 2023) earned Vega a Grammy® nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album, solidifying his standing as one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz. With Let’s Pray, Vega offers listeners not only an evocative composition but also a message of peace, unity, and community through the universal language of music.

Let’s Pray will be available on all major streaming platforms beginning September 19, 2025.

For more information and to explore Vega’s discography, visit www.donaldvega.com.
Click here to listen to Let’s Pray.

Bohemia, NY, September 17, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Music, Science, and Storytelling Unite to Reboot Human Connection

New Anthem “15th to 50th” Reminds Us We’re All Cousins—And Why That Perspective Could Change Everything

What if the person standing next to you wasn’t a stranger, but family? Educator and media innovator Dr. Bernie Furshpan believes it’s not just poetic, it’s a scientific fact. His new movement, 15th to 50th, launches with a powerful music video anthem reminding us that nearly everyone alive today is related within just 15 to 50 generations.

The timing couldn’t be more urgent. “The world has gone mad,” says Dr. Furshpan. “We are more divided than ever, and it’s time to swing the pendulum the other way. When people understand that the air we breathe contains molecules from millions of years ago, and that the atoms in our DNA are as old as the universe itself, it changes how we see each other. We stop looking for enemies and start seeing cousins.”

The anthem, released free to the public, blends the science of genetics with the storytelling power of music. It pulls audiences down a rabbit hole—one where the further you go, the clearer it becomes that the divisions we cling to are illusions. At our core, humanity is a massive extended family.

Dr. Furshpan, already known for his groundbreaking Holocaust education work and the acclaimed documentary The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan, says the project is meant to recalibrate our worldview. “This song is more than a melody. It’s a rallying cry for empathy, for tolerance, for kinship. We’ve tried hatred, separation, and fear. It hasn’t worked. Let’s remind ourselves who we truly are – family.”

The project will expand into schools, corporate workshops, and live events. Merchandise, educational kits, and speaking engagements will sustain the initiative, but the video and message remain free for the world.

Ways to Share and Join the Movement

-Watch. Listen & Share: The free music video at 15thto50th.com, and on music streaming platforms: Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon Music, Pandora
-Join the Challenge: Post a selfie or short video greeting with “Hi Cousin!” using the hashtag #CousinChallenge
-Wear the Gear: Show cousinhood pride with official merchandise
-Invite to Speak: Book Dr. Bernie Furshpan for schools, organizations, or corporate events

Media & Interview Opportunities
Dr. Bernie Furshpan is available for interviews on:

-How genetics proves we’re all related
-The power of art, music, and storytelling in shaping empathy
-Why reframing humanity as “cousins” could disrupt hate and polarization
-His personal journey as a second-generation Holocaust survivor leading this new global kinship movement

Websites: iambernie.com / 15thto50th.com

About Dr. Bernie Furshpan
Dr. Furshpan is an educator, speaker, and media innovator. He is the Executive Producer of hmTv – Humanity Matters TV at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, and creator of The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan. Through education, storytelling, and art, he has dedicated his life to fostering empathy, combating intolerance, and rebooting the human connection.