Castle of Music

Matthew Castilla's "word to the world"... Saxophonist... Singer... Teacher... Professional musician... Berklee College of Music Alumn... Tufts Graduate Student... Just spreading music, love, and awareness...

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It’s my Birthday! I’m 2 years old. I went from not being able to walk with a broken spine as a puppy to being able to run with a pack. Swipe over to see what I looked like as a puppy. Thanks for my Birthday Cookie Mom and Dad @truthfullytc @castillademusic @tlcpetrescue #puppylove #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #cute #labradorretriever #labsofinstagram #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #labmix #happybirthday (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDKZ9dB0Oi/?igshid=1nf370xvh16eh

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When I’m tired. You’ll know. #labsofinstagram #shepherdmix #germanshepherd #labradorretriever (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1JE4CgYmv/?igshid=w7t4q5pivgmt

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#blacklivesmatter #johnlewis #blackhistory #history #goodtrouble (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzxy0NhqKI/?igshid=2eof2t6sssj6

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#breonnataylor #blacklivesmatter (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCr-5N8Bkru/?igshid=i22lbhs2ycs6

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Everyone! Say Happy Birthday to @truthfullytc ! She is brilliant as a Dog Mom, Sister, Daughter, Health Coach, Friend, Music Enthusiasts, CEO, and Partner. She gets things done and has taught me personally the value of making relationships and friendships whatever you want or need to be happy. She doesn’t age as you can tell, so I’m still trying to figure out this thing black women have going on (my bet is on the vibranium in #wakanda lol). Follow her if you’re not already. (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYqUQjh_Oi/?igshid=15yp1lilho44

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I’m Biased, but I have some wonderful people in my life. Say happy Birthday to a B-Day twin of mine. @swagboli thanks for being my favorite! Miss you sister-in-law aka my sis. #familia #birthdaygirl #blackwomenrock #isaidwhatisaid (at Somewhere in the Universe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB1S-skhrGR/?igshid=fwd8ec9xizuq

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Happy Birthday to me!!! I’m grateful everyday I wake up to leave an imprint on the world. However I’m excited to see another year. Remember #blacklivesmatter also, if you want to contribute to my cashapp feel free to DM me lol 😂 (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwXWWghkey/?igshid=147xoxex356ik

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“Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.” #happyjuneteenth #juneteenth #blacklivesmatter (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBoXgvshQ-b/?igshid=11515cvfe8rcd

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We are BLACK MEN!..... We build .... We don't tear down other BLACK MEN! .... We have felt the pain of being torn down and we have decided we will be deliberate about building others! If I didn't tag you, please don't be offended. I tried to pick people I thought would do this challenge!! All too often, we men find it easier to criticize each other, instead of building each other up. With all the negativity going around let's do something positive!!🌟 Upload 1 picture of yourself...ONLY you. Then tag as many brothers to do the same. (FB only allows 50). Let's build ourselves up, instead of tearing ourselves down. 🖤 🖤 COPY AND PASTE 🖤 🖤 If I tagged you, don't disappoint me!! #blacklivesmatter #iamablackman #blackness #blacksuccess #strongertogether #fearless #faithful #onestepcloser (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBE18EnBihi/?igshid=1szc73es8xcpw

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#blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday #georgefloyd #ahmaudarbery #sandrabland #philandocastile #trayvonmartin ✊🏾🙏🏾🖤 (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7ukSMBK0a/?igshid=1rxlmkdvwwtz4

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@jessica_esquire is doing great work. Feel free to share as we as people have to attack this at all angles. “ @attorneyjessica I have created a Facebook group for us lawyers/law students to try to unify and come up with ideas for change. Please click the link in the bio to join and please share with all your friends in the legal community/on your social media.” #blacklivesmatter (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA253b_hwP8/?igshid=1d9ahzhhgsnh2

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Click the link In the bio to listen to this emergency episode in response to the slaying of George Floyd. We discuss the uprisings formerly known as Riots, what it means to be a "Karen", Police Brutality, and the systematic deconstruction of black establishments.  #georgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #itiswhatitis @achris88 (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0iUJHBinH/?igshid=7c0dcqsuygoo

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#blacklivesmatter (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAx1JWYBAip/?igshid=1pbcenxav7v75

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Please take a moment to read this article/interview. Trying to continue the conversation is essential. Thanks @gottolovemere for letting me publish one of our many heart to hearts! #race #blacklivesmatter #whiteprivilege #bestfriends #bff #bffgoals #equality https://www.instagram.com/p/CAUFF6eBHcL/?igshid=abq0w1dnlobw

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What’s that? You need something to do? Checkout the latest episode of “It is what it is” with my homie @achris88 !!! We talk about everything from COVID-19, working from home, the Government Bailout, our hope moving forward, and staying on top of your mental wellness. This was interesting because it was my first episode since my mom passed away and this was a good release. Listen everywhere you get your podcast. #quarantineandchill #itiswhatitis #covid_19 #corona (at Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SYhhxBzFA/?igshid=175a70rwspsms

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I’ll miss my mom. You fought and beat breast cancer. It came back and you fought it again so hard you went a full year against stage 4. But you were more than a warrior. You were a teacher, who dedicated herself to her students at Tougaloo college and carrying on the tradition of an HBCU concert choir. Your were a dedicated First Lady to your church. You were a loving wife to your husband. And mother that invested everything in her kids. You were a talented musician that inspired many. You gave up the Met and Julliard for the love of your life. And I thank you for filling out my application to Berklee College of Music when I thought I couldn’t get in because of words of others. I thank you for the many phone calls. I thank you for the advice on how to be a good man like dad. I thank you for telling me to not let stress ruin my health. I thank you for letting me follow you around Tougaloo’s campus. I thank you for picking me up from all the activities I was in after school. I thank you for telling me you were proud of me. I thank you for telling me that Tahari would be good for me and make me a better man. I thank for sharing God’s love with me. Thank you for giving us the time you had to share. Your love overflowed into all of us. I thank God for blessing me with the relationship that so many wish they could share with their mom. Thank you. Family Hour is today 5-7 PM at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home The Funeral service is tomorrow at 11 AM at Christ Temple Church (845 N Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39202) The repast is at New Lake Church (5907 Livingston Rd, Jackson, MS 39213) following the interment at Autumn woods #breastcancersurvivor (at Jackson, Mississippi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bobURhQpz/?igshid=1x2hj7swd89x7

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Happy 5 Year Anniversary Week to @truthfullytc ! My partner in business, laughter, happiness, growth, grief, peace, love and all the other things I forgot to mention. Let’s both enjoy it. #blacklove #anniversary #shefine #blessedme #wonthedoit (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4L_hmDBc2s/?igshid=3p0be44exl60