{"id":9944,"date":"2026-04-03T13:51:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/philanthropist-amy-green-grammy-winner-black-coffee-celebrate-an-evening-of-music-impact-in-aspen\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:51:43","slug":"philanthropist-amy-green-grammy-winner-black-coffee-celebrate-an-evening-of-music-impact-in-aspen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/philanthropist-amy-green-grammy-winner-black-coffee-celebrate-an-evening-of-music-impact-in-aspen\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropist Amy Green &amp; Grammy Winner Black Coffee Celebrate \u201cAn Evening of Music &amp; Impact\u201d in Aspen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Black-Coffee-Set_Nick-Tininenko.jpg\" width=\"1320\" height=\"918\" alt=\"\"><figcaption>Black Coffee (Photo Credit: Nick Tininenko)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A cross-section of music, fashion, and philanthropy converged on The St. Regis Aspen Resort on March 26 for what hosts Amy Green and Black Coffee billed as \u201cAn Evening of Music &amp; Impact.\u201d The purposeful, high-gloss gathering benefitted the hosts\u2019 respective charities: The Green Vision Foundation and The Black Coffee Foundation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>High profile guests embraced the night\u2019s \u201cGilded Wild\u201d theme, with attendees leaning into animal prints and maximalist flair. The successful event, sponsored by CounterSpike, fused runway looks with DJ culture to heighten awareness of the parallel missions of both causes.<\/p>\n<p>More from Spin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinmagazine.com\/2026\/04\/kevin-koplars-to-a-better-dark-turns-one-and-still-sounds-like-a-dare\/\">Kevin Koplar\u2019s \u2018To A Better Dark\u2019 Turns One and Still Sounds Like a Dare<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinmagazine.com\/2026\/04\/u2-new-ep-2\/\">No Foolin\u2019: U2 Surprise Releases Another New EP<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinmagazine.com\/2026\/04\/jack-white-two-new-songs\/\">Jack White Jams Two New Songs Pre-\u2018SNL\u2019<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1613\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-1290x1613.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-1290x1613.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-498x623.jpg 498w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-1668x2085.jpg 1668w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-Black-Coffee-BFA-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amy Green, Black Coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Partygoers were treated to an uplifting and celebratory performance at the outset from Grammy-winning DJ and South African native Black Coffee \u2014 born Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo \u2014 that also marked his 50th birthday. Later, guests gathered for a private dinner at Marea inside The Snow Lodge, the seasonal nightlife outpost curated by Jayma Cardoso.<\/p>\n<p>Fashion played a central role in the evening\u2019s programming. A runway presentation from Bronx Banco delivered a burst of saturated color and sculptural tailoring, reinforcing the brand\u2019s reputation for statement-making silhouettes worn by a global roster of cultural icons including Beyonc\u00e9, JLo, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Ciara, Kelly Rowland and Paris Hilton.<\/p>\n<p>Eco-philanthropist, entrepreneur and co-host Green also held her own reveal: a new GIADA loungewear capsule crafted from Vegetable Cashmere, a plant-based textile derived from soy protein that aims to merge sustainability with high-end comfort. GIADA is created by women, for women, looking for more functionality and ethics in their wardrobe and those dressing with high-end intention. GIADA\u2019s design philosophy is grounded in three core principles, Vegan Luxury, Limited, Low-Impact Production, and New York Craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-1290x1669.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-1290x1669.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-340x440.jpg 340w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-498x644.jpg 498w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-1668x2158.jpg 1668w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Natalie-DeBanco-Amy-Green-Elen-Capri-Sofia-Resing-BFA-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natalie De\u2019Banco, Amy Green, Elen Capri, Sofia Resing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The guest list drew figures from fashion, philanthropy, and social circles, including Ellen Capri, model Sofia Resing, Bronz and Banco designer Natalie De Banco, Bo McCourt, Polly and Noah Bremen, Chelsea Washington and the owners of The St. Regis Aspen, Stephane and Sabrina De Baets, plus additional supporters of both foundations. As the evening wound down, the room shifted from formal gala to intimate celebration, culminating with cake and a group rendition of \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d for Black Coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the fanfare, the event functioned as a fundraiser and awareness platform. Proceeds and partnerships supported initiatives spanning youth education, disability services, women\u2019s empowerment, and biodiversity conservation, causes championed by both The Green Vision Foundation and The Black Coffee Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Green Vision was established by Green with her husband Gary, who currently owns the Union Soccer League\u2019s Union Omaha franchise and Minor League baseball teams like the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Montgomery Biscuits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that sport and music are two of the most powerful forces in the world, capable of bringing people together across borders, cultures, and generations,\u201d Gary says.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a family deeply rooted in the world of sport and lifelong lovers of music, we have built our lives around these shared passions,\u201d he explains. \u201cWe have witnessed firsthand how these universal languages create connection, energy, and unity.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1032\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-1290x1032.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-1290x1032.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-340x272.jpg 340w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-498x398.jpg 498w, https:\/\/static.spinmagazine.com\/files\/2026\/04\/Amy-Green-and-Gary-Green-BFA-1668x1334.jpg 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amy Green, Gary Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Green Vision has become a vehicle for change, bringing together influential communities to protect our planet, empower underserved populations, and create meaningful opportunities for future generations. The foundation has become an increasingly visible player in global conservation, backing efforts in anti-poaching, ocean restoration, and rainforest preservation, while convening donors and policymakers through events like its annual Footprint of Life Gala.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, The Black Coffee Foundation continues its work in South Africa, focusing on sustainable support systems for disabled and underserved communities, with an emphasis on education and long-term development.<\/p>\n<p>To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, <a href=\"https:\/\/spinmagazine.com\/2021\/07\/the-greatest-rock-stars-of-all-time\/?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=bottomlink&amp;utm_campaign=yahoolink\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Coffee (Photo Credit: Nick Tininenko) A cross-section of music, fashion, and philanthropy converged on The St. Regis Aspen Resort on March 26 for what hosts Amy Green and Black&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[213],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-partner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9944\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}