Originality Is Freedom
Genre doesn't exist to me. I just make music that feels right
Jon Batiste
American musician, composer and activist, Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winner, known for his philosophy of social music and transformation through art.
All moments: Jon Batiste
- Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
- Moving Toward Better — Jon Batiste
Don't stop till you get enough. Enough is not money. Enough is joy and satisfaction
- Integration of Life — Jon Batiste
You need to live by your values. Be authentic in what you say and do
- Healing Through Art — Jon Batiste
Art heals. It can help us overcome the darkest moments of life
- Joy Is Revolutionary — Jon Batiste
I want my music to inspire joy. To show not just the problem, but also the possibility
- Your Unique Sound — Jon Batiste
Everyone can find their sound. It just requires listening to yourself
Related moments
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
- Spontaneous Music — André 3000
The best music comes spontaneously. When you're not trying, it just appears