Listen to the 2004 ADAO Playlist Here
Posted on March 30, 2024
Crank up the music and raise asbestos awareness too!
As we mark ADAO’s 20th anniversary, we’re not only commemorating significant milestones in furthering asbestos exposure awareness and prevention, but also celebrating the profound impact unity, vision, and the arts has had in advancing our mission. This year, in honor of this anniversary, we are sharing a special Spotify playlist, and we can’t wait for you to listen.
But in addition to this musical collection, we are thrilled to highlight the importance of our exclusive exhibition, “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action,” a cornerstone of our advocacy and educational efforts.
Listen to the 2024 ADAO Playlist Here
The 2004 ADAO Anniversary Spotify Playlist is a harmonious collection that echoes the dedication and passion behind our work. Featuring top hits from 2004, this playlist connects us to the early days of ADAO in Washington, DC. It also includes favorites from Warren and Jordan Zevon. Warren Zevon was a fantastic musician who was lost too soon to mesothelioma. His music is his legacy of that battle against the asbestos-caused disease. His son, Jordan Zevon, is ADAO’s National Spokesperson and is like family to us. Jordan’s music helps to bridge our cause with the community through his deeply personal and evocative songs.
Jordan recently shared, “Growing up, my musical education was deeply influenced by my father’s eclectic taste. From a young age, I was immersed in the complexity of his compositions, learning not just about the art of lyric writing but also the sophisticated blend of chords—a testament to his classical training. Yet, he also had the unique ability to transform three simple chords into an iconic tune that resonated widely. This exposure didn’t just shape my skills as a musician; it profoundly deepened my appreciation for music’s power to convey complex emotions and stories. It’s this foundation, which I fondly refer to as the Warren Zevon School of Music, that has enriched my approach to both music and my commitment to asbestos advocacy. Music, like art, has the power to move, to educate, and to inspire action. Through our playlist, and in honor of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, we aim to harness this power, blending the spirit of advocacy with the soulful depth of art, to further our mission in a melody of awareness and change.”
As you tune into the 2004 ADAO Anniversary Spotify Playlist, we also invite you to immerse yourself in the impactful world of “Asbestos: Art, Advocacy, and Action.” Together, these initiatives underscore the multifaceted approach of ADAO in combating asbestos exposure, uniting us in memory, music, and movement towards a world free from asbestos-related diseases.
In solidarity,
Linda Reinstein