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I really and truly believe that music represents humanity’s soul.
Yanni
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Yanni
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
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Giannis Chrysomallis
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There’s a very deep connection among human beings. All we have to do is open our minds to it.
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The studio work that I do allows me to connect with people around the world. You can't perform live for everyone, so having the ability to share my creative vision with others is very important to me as well.
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We're all capable if we have faith and passion.
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