But an innovation, to grow organically from within, has to be based on an intact tradition, so our idea is to bring together musicians who represent all these traditions, in workshops, festivals, and concerts, to see how we can connect with each other in music.

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Perfection is not very communicative

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When we enlarge our view of the world, we deepen our understanding of our own lives.

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Sharing is a much better way to communicate than proving.

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When your heart and your mind are engaged, you cannot go wrong.

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I have yet to find something that beats the power of being in love, or the power of music at its most magical.

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I think one of the great things about being a musician is that you never stop learning.

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Bach takes you to a very quiet place within yourself, to the inner core, a place where you are calm and at peace.

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I play an instrument that has four strings, and I'm still trying to get it right. What I've tried to do in the process of playing these four strings is to try and understand the people I meet, the stories they have to tell. And then become an advocate for them and their stories through music.

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Nobody else can make the sound you make.

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