Jo Sallins

My early morning practice sessions are starting to produce some amazing results,my fingers are flying over these keys with very effort.(piano keys). This weekend I will set up all my “Toys” and play,play,play!

For a few days I think you should invite to your radio show a group of black folks that cover the spectrum of age,class,religious beliefs and sexual orientation and ask when was the first time they  heard the word “nigger” and what was the context in which it was used.The first time i can recall hearing the word “nigger” used in a conversation was from my father and although it was rare, my mother would use it from time to time.I was intrigued with the power and creedance we gave to this word and it seemed every adult negro personI came in contact with was using it.When rappers began using it in their lyrics it was like giving  permission to the races of the world to start calling each other “niggers”,”niggas”or “niggaz”.I know times have changed when I walked into a high school and overheard an asian student say to an african american student,”Wat’s up my nigga”, ’nothing like unity in the community’. When I was a teen if a white person uttered the word “nigger” in front of an afro american person it was an automatic “beat down”. People my personal unprofessional advice is as follows, less involvment with all forms of media,more exercise,more self reflection,way less fast food,more fruit and veggies,find a worthy cause to champion,use time that others waste and remember actions speak louder …and finally the N-Word was used a total 7 times in this blog.Peace, Jo   (Awareness,Relevance,Disturbance)-A.R.D.

I’m workin like a maniac on my new CD-DVD & Book. You would not believe my practice and workout routine.

Iam no computer genious my friend Maurice Brown is.So I know nothing about an rss feed.Right now Iam enjoying some much needed time off from performing and teaching music.Oh! anyone interesed in writing reviews or using content from this site you have my permission just give proper credit.I thank you in advance.

When it comes to Presidential decisions in regards to war and all of its benefits party affiliate,race or gender just does not matter.In most countries look at the amount of their budgets for military verses education.Year after year,election after election what do you notice about the gap between the super rich-rich-middle poor-super poor?As we gear up for another election regardless of who gets in,keep that lipstick ready.

The 2m3(two man trio)group featuring Matt(matty g)Garstka spent sometime in West Port,Ny.Performed in concert and gave two percussion workshops to a very focused,gracious and welcoming crowd.Thank you Martha,Caroline,Vito and the people of WestPort.My camp gig at Elms College in Chicopee,Ma. is filling my heart with love and inspiration my boys and I perform august 5th on campus.(see schedule on website) peace,Jo

welcome Jonny Andrews!Phyllis Roland your an awesome human being and sister,i love you too.Hey everyone your comments are inspiring me to “Reach For The Stars”.I honor the connection.see me on-www.youtube.com/josallins

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I just completed my first two weeks of camp with the Step Forward/Step Ahead scholars at Elms College and our performance was  outstanding .And now I prepare for my performance with two of my favorite drummers.Iam soooo lucky!!