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Ann Hoku Lyn Project

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As a young freelance trumpet player in NYC, I loved writing music. While I was able to write music and still tour, get two degrees, work odd jobs and do local gigs, I have never reached the goal of recording an album that I felt truly proud of.  I have been so grateful to have had opportunities to play at places like Jazz at Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden over the years as a sideman, but the idea of recording music that is my soul's own emotional blueprint.. it is a life long dream.

After working in the public and charter schools for the last 10 years, bringing music to youth and passionately giving my heart and soul to their performances, I feel it is time to create some original music.

I have written 15 songs that I am in the process of arranging and recording with some of my absolute favorite musicians and dear friends, both on the Big Island and abroad. Thanks to the benefits of technology, we can send files back and forth, creating some truly original collaborations with incredible talents such as Reggie Griffin, Kenneth Nash, Truth Musiq, Loren Wilken, Russ McKinnon and Matt Spencer.

The funds I am trying to raise will all go towards paying the musicians and engineers for their time and creative abilities.  As a freelancer for years, I know the value of getting paid for your time, and I cannot ask my friends to do this for free, even though they are all giving me a great deal!

The music combines soul, tango, reggae and is so personal to me. It is so hard to ask for money but I feel if I don't try now, this opportunity will never come again.  As friends and family know, I am pregnant and my goal is to get the album finished before the baby is born in August.

With a donation of $50 or more, you will receive a copy of the album when it comes out, and 10% of all album revenue will go towards ocean conservation efforts to help struggling island nations such as the Marshall Islands where I grew up. Your support would mean the world to me. Would you please support this dream and be a part of bringing this music to life?
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    • $100 
    • 5 yrs
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Andrea Lindborg
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Kailua CDP, HI

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