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I've been making music for as long as I can remember. I would, as a kid, just sing little ideas or be making something.
St. Lucia
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St. Lucia
Age: 54
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Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
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There were times when I would suddenly realize making music is a crazy pipe dream. I would see bands that did super well in South Africa still struggling to survive, or even people on the international level who are doing well but financially can't really support themselves.
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[My mother] was the one who encouraged me constantly and always reminded me that God gave me a talent and I have to use it. I should not keep it locked inside.
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