Ab of The Heart

"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks"

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New Orleans!! I'm thankful to be kicking off Essence Festival as the host of @threekeysnola's new intimate music series "Three Keys at Three Keys" this Thursday night! This jam session/open mic is open to public and I hope to see all my fellow musicians in the building and on the stage to perform along side myself and our features Nigel Hall, Myla Bocage and some very special guests all backed by New Orleans' own beats outfit THE GRiD. This event is FREE for all who RSVP at http://acehotel.com/essentials. Looking forward to performing and jamming on Thursday and I hope to see ya'll out! #essencefestival #essencefestival2018 #threekeys #acehotelneworleans #piano #vocalist #jamsession #openmic #soul #funk #rnb #blackandwhitephotography (at Three Keys)

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6.30.18 | 📷 Polaroid #lasvegas #vintagetruck #manbun #blackandwhitephotography #polaroid #blackman (at Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Special thank you to @the.root and @thedanielleyoung for the interview and feature for Black Music Month! #theroot #blackmusicmonth #blackmusic #soul #funk #jazz #blackandwhitephotography

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Thank you Salt Lake City, Boise, Portland, Seattle, and Missoula for for the love last week! Looking forward to setting off week three of the USA #Fevertour in Denver tonight w/ Nat Turner backing @black_milk! Tickets available via blackmilk.biz/tours and I hope to see ya'll out in your city!! 📷: @aaron_k_baker * * * 6.26 Denver - Larimer Lounge 6.27 Albuquerque - Sister Bar 6.28 El Paso - Lowbrow Palace 6.29 Phoenix - Crescent Ballroom 6.30 Las Vegas - Bunkhouse #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #USA #hiphop #funk #soul #blackandwhitephotography

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This is LOVE! The joy that my nieces bring me is unmatched! Blessed to surprise them when our tour stopped in Portland yesterday. You can't beat the excitement that were on their faces when I walked in...and this video of them dancing to whatever this buckle my shoe song at the same time is 🔥🔥🔥. The new A-Team is flourishing and growing ✊🏿 #family #nieces #identicaltwins #oldestof3 #love #jumparound #blackandwhitephotography #portlandia #oregon

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Thank you San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Fresno for four great shows in the sunshine state of California last week! Looking forward to setting off week two of the USA #Fevertour in Salt Lake City tonight w/ Nat Turner backing @black_milk! Tickets available via blackmilk.biz/tours and I hope to see ya'll out in your city!! 6.18 Salt Lake City - Urban Lounge 6.19 Boise - Neurolux 6.20 Portland - Jack London Revue 6.21 Seattle - Chop Suey 6.23 Missoula - Top Hat #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #USA #hiphop #funk #soul #blackandwhitephotography

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I AM GROOT! | 📷: @bengaloo | #tbt Marsaille, France | May 18, 2018 | stylist: @chanty74 #youmewe Playing at Echoplex tonight in Los Angeles w/ Nat Turner backing @black_milk for The #Fevertour. Doors at 8:30pm. LA! Hope to see ya'll out! #iamgroot #guardiansofthekeys #fantomx8 #beard #natturner #blackandwhitephotography

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Special shout out to @wescovey who is the teacher of the Music & Society class at Hebron Academy in Hebron, Maine. I am filled with joy after receiving this heart felt message he sent me about Dialogue: "As we wrapped up our discussions about the musical and social history of the United States, your record fit perfectly. It also helped me greatly both with providing a current perspective on many of the issues we have spoken about, and with helping me feel motivated and hopeful as I teach this class in today's difficult times. As I'm sure you know, it's easy to feel defeated these days, and your work gives me hope, as does working with these young people. The class is made up of kids from the US, China, Bermuda, Canada, Finland & South Korea. The dialogue is international!" Thank you Mr. Covey for using my album as part of your curriculum this school year. I'm honored that you chose it! Thank you to your students for being a part of the dialogue as well! #hebronacademy #hebron #hebronmaine #musicandsociety #dialoguealbum #dialogue #beapartofthedialogue #blackandwhitephotography (at Hebron, Maine)

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The European leg of The Fever Tour was 🔥🔥🔥 and I look forward to kicking off the first leg of the USA tour this week with Nat Turner backing my brother @black_milk! Don't sleep on getting your tickets via blackmilk.biz/tours and I hope to see ya'll out in your city!! 6.13 San Diego - Soda Bar 6.14 Los Angeles - Echoplex 6.15 San Francisco - Brick & Mortar 6.16 Fresno - Strummers 6.18 Salt Lake City - Urban Lounge 6.19 Boise - Neurolux 6.20 Portland - Jack London Revue 6.21 Seattle - Chop Suey 6.23 Missoula - Top Hat 6.26 Denver - Larimer Lake 6.27 Albuquerque - Sister Bar 6.28 El Paso - Lowbrow Palace 6.29 Phoenix - Crescent Ballroom 6.30 Las Vegas - Bunkhouse #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #USA #hiphop #funk #soul #blackandwhitephotography

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I'm always thankful when God reminds me that He is using me as a vessel! This album was made specifically for black men in our country and I'm truly thankful for post like @mr_miller1's below. It helps me to understand I'm using my gift to help uplift others through our stories. Thank you for your words sir! #Repost @mr_miller1 with @get_repost ・・・ As many of y’all that know me, music is something I hold dearly near my heart and when I post something it’s something I’m truly love playing at that time and a playful suggestion to listen to as well. This week the NFL has found a way remove our silent protest out of the eye of the most watched sport in the US. The notion of some NFL owners to put this into play reeks of slave tactics. And to top it off the racist and bigoted President decides to add on by saying WE should get out of this great nation if we don’t stand at attention. Next we have a NBA player that was racially intimated, victimized and demeaned for a simple traffic violation. Seeing this in 2018 brings sadness to my heart and I use music as my therapy to push through and have faith for a better tomorrow. As I listen to this album by @aaron_abernathy I can’t help but feel relief from this week with his detailed account of what I feel to be a Black Man in American. It’s a nonstop journey of hope, struggle, rhythm, joy and uplifting sound that makes me have faith my kids won’t have to see or endure these days. My musical prescription has been given.. Thank me Later.. #realmusic #beapartofthedialogue #dialoguealbum #blackandwhitephotography

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LYON, FRANCE 🇫🇷 We were all smiles at last nights amazing sold out show! Thank you for your energy! Barcelona 🇪🇸 got next! See you tonight at @marulacafe * * * #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #europe #leperiscope #hiphop #funk #soul #france #lyon #blackandwhitephotography (at Le Périscope)

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Den Haag, Netherlands 🇳🇱Thank you to everyone who came out to @paard_denhaag last night to rock with us! Thank you for your energy and vibes ✊🏿Til next time! 📷: @rini_tortellini Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪 got next tonight @manufacture111 #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #europe #denhaag #hiphop #funk #soul #thenetherlands #paard #blackandwhitephotography (at Paard)

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#latepost Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday night to the first @black_milk w/ live band Nat Turner #Fevertour show at @biko_milano in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹The vibe was great and we had a great time rocking with ya'll! Til next time Milan ✌🏿 Bass: @malikapedia Drums: @darujones 🎥: @danila_drummer #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #europe #milano #hiphop #funk #soul #italy🇮🇹 #bikomilano #blackandwhitephotography (at BIKO Milano)

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to my number one supporter, my manager, my wise counselor, my favorite girl, my mama! Words can't express how much I love her! Happy Mother's Day to all the mama's out here in the world! * * * #mothersday #mama #favoritegirl #soul #funk #monologue #blackandwhitephotography (at Milan, Italy)

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On the road with Nat Turner backing @black_milk for PT. 1 of the #FEVERTOUR in Europe. Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 looking forward to seeing you tonight! Tickets are available @ blackmilk.biz/tours. Hope to see you out! EUROPE 5/12 Milan - BiKO 5/15 The Hague - Paard 5/16 Brussels - M111 (Live band show) 5/17 Paris - La Place 5/18 Marseille - Le Poste à Galène 5/20 Lyon - Le Périscope 5/21 Barcelona - Marula Café 5/23 Bordeaux - I-BOAT 5/25 Lisbon - Musicbox 5/26 Porto - Plano B * * * #Fevertour #fever #blackmilk #natturner #europe #milano #hiphop #funk #soul #italy🇮🇹 #blackandwhitephotography

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As promised... @jon_goode reviewing Side B of my Dialogue LP! Really appreciate this brother! * * * #aaronabernathy #dialogue #dialoguealbum #jongoode #blackbalancepodcast #wax #records #vinyl #soul #funk #messagemusic #socialjustice #blackandwhitephotography #beapartofthedialogue (at London, United Kingdom)

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Thank you @jon_goode for this review of my Dialogue LP! The way you put this together is DOPE!!! Check out his one minute commentary on Side A... Side B will be posted next. * * * #aaronabernathy #dialogue #dialoguealbum #jongoode #blackbalancepodcast #wax #records #vinyl #soul #funk #messagemusic #socialjustice #blackandwhitephotography #beapartofthedialogue (at London, United Kingdom)