Joy Is Revolutionary

I want my music to inspire joy. To show not just the problem, but also the possibility

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Jon Batiste

American musician, composer and activist, Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winner, known for his philosophy of social music and transformation through art.

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
Originality Is Freedom — Jon Batiste
Genre doesn't exist to me. I just make music that feels right
Your Unique Sound — Jon Batiste
Everyone can find their sound. It just requires listening to yourself

Childhood - Where It All Starts — Michael Jackson
Childhood is where it all starts. If we lose childhood, we lose everything.
Heal the World — Michael Jackson
All I wanna do is heal the world. Make it better for our children.
Faith Moves Mountains — John Legend
Faith, hope and love are the three pillars of my life
My Life Has Been Happiness — Louis Armstrong
All my life has been happiness because I did what I loved.
Give Peace a Chance — John Lennon
People ask why I talk about peace and love. It's the only way I see forward.
The Show Must Go On — Freddie Mercury
No matter how hard life is, the show must go on. That's my motto.