And how much of their own $$$ goes to the cause from these very rich people?
marsalis? alot. i don’t agree with his request for federal funding, but give this man his due, he’s been working for over 20 years giving his own money and time as well as organizing fundraisers around the world and convincing others to donate their time and money to promote the arts.
i met him when i was in high school when he stopped at all the high schools to talk to the students while he was in town giving a concert. he didn’t get paid to come see us, he wasn’t even invited, he called (ok, probably his manager or some one like that mase the call) and asked permission to come talk to us.
marsalis is one that puts his money where his mouth is.