I was lucky enough to be raised in a household that was full of life and appreciation for the world. From a young age, I learned to respect a myriad of cultures and knew more about the world and it’s diversity than many of my friends. Instead of children’s music, I listened to world music ranging from reggae, to Malagasy music, to Icelandic music. On a regular basis, my mother would take my brother and me to Taiko...

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