Josh Ari Selvey (AKA Ari De Leo) , 23, was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA. As a child he was primed for the expressive arts, learning two instruments, piano and violin, by the age of 10. As he matured, Josh later took an interest in visual art as well, and has been developing his crafts ever since. Later he expanded his interests into the theatrical arts and film, working with local directors and producers such as Monkia Ross and Jontrae Williams.

He attended John Harris High School from 2006-2010 studying art, under the instruction of Eric Klopp, theater under the instruction of Eric Jackson, and vocal performance under Janet Schrader and George Clemments.

In 2009, he matriculated to Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) to pursue his studies in theater under the instruction of Lisa Weitzman, and Anne Alsedek. During this time, Ari also became self-taught in acoustic guitar, leading him to play for various venues between Harrisburg, PA and Williamsport, PA.

In 2010, realizing his musical potential, Ari finally expanded upon his musical talent and recorded his first song “Success”, alongside friend and fellow artist Tylre “T. Real” Garnett.

After high school, Ari continued to expand upon his talents in the visual arts, arranging his first art gallery exhibit in 2011 called “A Prologue to My Self”, featuring his personal portfolio of paintings and drawings at 3rd Street Studio. Ari has also worked with community arts director and international artist Nataki Mcneal Bhatti on outreach programs aimed towards at risk youth.

Stylistically, Ari cleverly incorporates a mix of his major influences, which include the likes of: Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, Beyonce, John Legend, J*Davey, Missy Elliot and Jill Scott to name a few.

Currently, Josh is switching gears to studio recording, writing, and performance. Ari now has numerous collaborations with local indie artists under his belt, which include the likes of : Tylre “T. Real” Garnett Ellis “Waz” Wazeter, “Kianu” Walker, Devon “Dee” Rice, Felicia “Rayne” McCloud, and many more to come. Ari is currently affiliated with TNM, The New Music Movement. (http://issuu.com/seven1sevensoulmagazine/docs/s1ss_feb_2012_digital_edition_small)

In addition to having an impressive social media following, Ari’s talents have earned him substantial notoriety, landing him a spot amongst Central PA’s Top Young Professionals by Seven1Seven Soul Magazine in their Feb 2012 issue.

Ari creates music with hopes to bring a spirituality, one ness, Love, Social Activism, Beauty, magic and over all healing to a generation that is in dire need of a new age positive, creativity. Please stay tuned for the next big thing!

For inquiries email arideleomusic@gmail.com

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

Hey there! I'm am following my dreams as a performing artist and this summer I am supporting my own travels with just my talents and good folk like you on couch surfers!! I go to local karaoke spots and open mics to sell my music cds, network, and increase my social media following. This is the first time I have ever untertaken such a thing but my confidence level has grown to embrace all that travelling and sharing my girts with the world I have to offer. In addition to being an entertainer, I am also a lightworker/spiritualist./shaman.

I need places to crash as I am going to these open mics. Knowledge of where I might want to go would definitely help but I'm pretty good at researching where to go. I would also like to meet new people in this area to make friendship connections with! I am a very easy going person and can get along with just about anyone! I am interested in people and I love listening to stories about life experiences.

PS I am also a Marijuanna Advocate so please keep that in mind :D

兴趣

I love music, I cant exist without it! I also do energy readings and spiritual consulting, and I don't generally charge for that kind of thing. I love going to open mics and singing at bars, meeting new people, and making new friends. YOGA is great!!

If you are a musician and are interested in working with a professional vocalist please hit me up! I love doing live sets but I'm also experienced in working in the studio as well. I am always down to collab,

I work as administration for an organization known as #TNM THe New Movement, and we advocate ethical treatment of artist within the music industry. We also mentor artists who are taking their first steps from being just hobby aritsts, to creative industry professionals. Learn more about us at www.Thenewmovement.com

• performing arts
• yoga
• music
• spiritual
• art
• spirituality

音乐、电影和书籍

I love Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Beyonce, and her sister Solange, Janelle Monae, Etc.

I have read a lot of books on spirituality, metaphysics and religion.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I would a lot with community arts in my hometown. Some causes that I have aided in urban communities in my hometown deal with gun violence, anti education discrimination, youth mentoring, and city beautification.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I do energy reading and tarot readings. Even if you dont believe in them, I may blow your mind. I never have gotten a bad review in all my 8 years of studying and reading folks from all over the world. I also am a tidy person. I love to cook too, so if you like food you are in for a treat! I would love to cook for my hosts!!