The Lovers vs The Looters

As many of you know by now, Baltimore is in an un-easy place. Due to the death of a young African-American (Freddie Gray), while in police custody, riots and looters have taken to the streets. The local police have joined forces with the National Guard. A curfew has been put into place (10pm - 5am), last night was the 1st night of its activation, it was intense.

But what the media doesn't show, are the peaceful, protesters who are also out there. I was having a conversation with my friends while checking up on them and I said "The Lovers need to be as loud as The Rioters".
That evening I get invited to the "I Am Love - Baltimore march".
How can I refuse.

The gathering will be at 4:30pm
The corner of Charles St. & Northern Ave.
At the Ynot Lot.

I will be going out to the Love March this afternoon, will take my phone with me, and post videos both to my YouTube and to my Instagram in hopes to show the Peaceful side of these protests.
I couldn't be in Sudan for the #SudanRevolts but I can be here for #IAmLove in Baltimore.

"I Am Love Baltimore" Playlist from my channel, which I will be updating in real time.





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Shukran, Thank You & Much Love.
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Music Monday : Justin Tracy

This week's highlight is a new friend of mine, Justin Tracy. I met him in Delaware, he's originally from the UK, and lives in New York, so naturally the immigrant gods put our path's together so we would meet.

I had a lovely time performing with him, twice in one weekend. The album that I have of his is called "Bangla Motor", and it is complex in its simplicity. His cool guitar finger playing style, with added tabla percussion (Indian tabla that is). It will blow your mind. Enjoy the loveliness that is Justin Tracy.


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A worm helped me.

It was a shiny, bright, warm day, the Sun gloriously beaming on where I stood. I was on a sidewalk, with grass at the end of both sides, as I stood there, observing this warm world around me, I notice something under my meet. I see a few un-alive worms, clearly have been stepped on (hopefully by accident), but there was one long alive one. Part of it was stuck to the ground, the other part wiggling for dear life, I looked at the direction it was wiggling towards and I saw shady grass.
I knelt down to one knee, carefully picked it up, I was worried the stepped on part would separate but it didn't (yay), and I placed it on the grass it was wiggling towards.

I swear, I have never seen a worm move so fast, as soon as I put it down it dug a whole like a BOSS, and slid right under there, but what I did notice, was that after it was almost all the way through, it stopped for a few seconds wiggling at me, and then it disappeared into the cool grass.

I smiled and went along with my day.
That afternoon, I had a long drive home, and I was listening to a demo of a new song I've written called "Love More", which I wasn't 100% happy with how the lyrics told the story, and just like that, words started worming their way into my ear, replacing the ones that I didn't like, and by the time I made it to my destination, I had replaced all the un-wanted lyrics.  As soon as I parked, I took my phone and wrote them down, and the song is pretty much complete now.

The song is pretty self explanatory, it is an encouragement for us to "Love More", and I have a feeling Wiggily Worm put in a good word for me with the Universal Muse to help me make it happen. Call me crazy if you like, I don't care, but on that I got to help a fellow Earthling & and it helped me write a lovely new song about us loving each-other.
That's a Win/Win in my book.
I hope your day is going well! :D

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Shukran, Thank You & Much Love.
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Music Monday : Adryelle

This week, Music Monday goes "Dream Pop" with the lovely Adryelle.
I have to be honest, I did not know what Dream Pop was, and when I actually heard Adryelle's music I thought "What is this genre!!?" I know, I know, its sacrilegious for an artist to try to look "inside the box", but it happened.
Luckily, Adryelle did have a box, and it was filled with shimmering lights and super cool synth sounds!

My favorite EP of her's is "The Waiting Room", I listen to it often, but make sure to check out her other albums, and you will hear the shift in her music, its really cool.

Enjoy.





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Shukran, Thank You & Much Love.
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Its an infection.

It sure is, and I get it every year, multiple times. Its as if its going out on purpose to get me. The problem is, not only do I get on my own, but I get it from other people as well. If I see someone going through it, I get it. If I speak with someone who has it, I get it. And worst one, is when said person (sometimes multiple persons) seek me out to be part of a collective that has it, because 9 out of 10 times, I will say "Yes please".

The infectious infection I'm talking about is "Creativity", get your mind out of the gutter :)
Last week I had a good week of music adventures, and it ended with a grand show in which I met new friends, got to see old friends, shared a stage with inspiring friends, and oh yes, picked up another infection, i.e. agreed to have a creative session which may lead into something sonically super awesome.
And I'm hoping that I can make that project a reality, but am a little apprehensive about it.

I bring this up because I think its a common problem among us creative folks, our brains see the world differently, and we can get inspired by the slightest of things, which often result into some cool creations.
For example, when I heard the word "Totem" for the first time, it just rang so beautifully in my ear, and I looked for its definition, and since then it has inspired two songs "Shukran My Totem" in my NOVELLA concept album, and "Totem Garden" which will be in my upcoming EP with talented friend Joe Scala.

Many people have told me how much they love my work, many have even called NOVELLA an Art Project, and I loved creating it. I would love to create more, and I DO have more ideas for other projects. Just the other day I was talking with a fellow artist about my Diaspora Love Story idea, and his jaw was on the floor, but I can't do all of this on my own, I need a team, a tribe, a city, a continent of support.

If you have enjoyed my work, if you truly do believe that what I'm doing is important to you, then I would encourage you to become an Art Lover. If you think you know someone who would also like to be part of this beautiful collective, I encourage you to find them and let them join us.

Its a new Era, there is no wall anymore between You & I. Many art lovers are in direct contact with their beloved artists, and even influence the work they do. You are the reason why I strive to create something new and inspiring, and I hope you are loving it as much as I'm loving creating it for you :)

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Shukran, Thank You & Much Love.
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Music Monday : Khaled Dajani

Today's Music Monday post, I bring you a cultural delight. Khaled Dajani is an amazing musician, and such a lovely songwriter. Originally form Palestine, but has fallen in the love with the sounds of Spain, so naturally he merges those two cultures.

I had the pleasure of performing with him several times, I had the honor of having him on my NOVELLA album, all the cool guitar work you hear, as well as the background vocals on "Land of Ornith" is all him.

He has also released a beautiful album called "LUCI", and he is currently working on a new EP.
I'm warning you now, you will fall in love with dude, so cancel your plans and enjoy Khaled Dajani's "LUCI" album.






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Musicians are as important as Car Mechanics

By no means am I a car guy, I can't tell you the year of a car by listening to it drive down the road, heck I don't even know how many horse power my current car is, but I do find my self watching a LOT of car programs, and they actually inspire me. My Mosno brain works in mysterious ways, and I love it that way.

Here is what I notice at these car programs:
These mechanics, absolutely LOVE cars. I love it when they take an old non-functioning car, and get to work on it and fix it up and make it alive again, it really puts a big smile on my face, and I'm sure it brightens their day as well. These guys and gals are artists in their own right, it truly does take talent to do what they do.
So I got to thinking...
The mechanics get paid for doing something they truly love, they are happy, the customer is happy, and good karma all around. So why is this not happening more often in music and the arts?

Then it hit me,
People would probably say "Well paying a mechanic to fix my car is productive, I'm getting back a vehicle which will help me get to work, and go see friends & loved ones". People are seeing the value in paying the "mechanical" artist, but are they seeing the value in paying the "other" artist? and that is the problem.

We have established two things, Mechanics are Artists, and there is a Value in their returned product.
How does this apply to artists in general? or more accurately, how can we shed light ON how it applies to artists in general? because it already does exist.
Lets Think about it together:

-Have you ever had a very long day, that your mind was just over-stimulated by errands, or phone calls, co-workers, or whatever that occupies your life, and you get home and just want to relax? What do people generally do? They would find a quite space, pour a cup of their favorite drink, put on some slow music, and just soak up the calmness.

-Have you ever had a day where you got the BEST news ever? (I know I have), and you just wanted to share that news with the WORLD, you get in the car, and your driving with the biggest smile on your face? I bet you anything, you had music playing louder than any time of that week on that neat drive.

-Have suddenly all the sappy love songs just made SENSE!? M-hmm that usually means your pretty little heart is probably in love.

Those are just simple examples I can think of out of the top of my head, and it made me realize that YOU and your mood (are the car), and we the artists (are the mechanics) that help adjust you when you need us. From calming you down from busy day, to helping you solidify your emotions.

What good is car if it isn't functional? Same thing applies to you, What good are you if you are not functional?. Next time you notice you're in a good mood, I guarantee you that you actually accomplished things that day and vice versa, and music can and DOES help get you in a good mood.

I have yet to see anyone that goes to the gym, without having a playlist of songs to help motivate them to get through their work out. Almost every couple has "their song" that many times ends up being played at their wedding.

You see, there IS value in the arts, and it impacts you DIRECTLY, and often. I personally believe that the connection between you and the artist is very intimate because of this.

So next time you think that musicians or artist aren't providing a valuable service to human kind, I would urge you to re-think that. And I would recommend taking a deep breath, and listening to your favorite musician, it would greatly change that mood for you :)

With Love,
Mosno
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Music Monday : Reve

This week on Music Monday, its my dear friends REVE, oh my god, you have NO idea how much I love them. They are amazing musicians, and beautiful humans.

It is my absolute pleasure to be performing with them THIS SATURDAY at one of coolest spots in Baltimore The Metro Gallery. We will be joined by a few other musical friends, it will be a RIOT!
You honestly don't want to miss this.

Here is a link to the Facebook Event for the Show (4/11)
And here the official music video of there killer song "Agency & Accountability"
Enjoy :)






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