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Music is what makes us alive, mindful and connected to each other. Music is what makes us human. This is the power of music. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan's wedding; from Bach's solo suites to Bob Marley's reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record. But how was it that someone like him a person of colour, from a state school in Nottingham rose to the upper echelons of the classical music world? What were the obstacles that he had to overcome, what did he learn along the way, and how could a young person follow in his footsteps today?In The Power of Music, Sheku explores the experiences and values that led him here, from his childhood of football practice and family music sessions, to his work today in the world's finest concert halls and

The Power of Music

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 6 May 2025
      ISBN-13 9780241561324
      978-0241561324
      ISBN-10 0241561329
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      Non Fiction Entertainment Art music, orchestral and formal music

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      Book Synopsis
      Music is what makes us alive, mindful and connected to each other. Music is what makes us human. This is the power of music. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan's wedding; from Bach's solo suites to Bob Marley's reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record. But how was it that someone like him a person of colour, from a state school in Nottingham rose to the upper echelons of the classical music world? What were the obstacles that he had to overcome, what did he learn along the way, and how could a young person follow in his footsteps today?In The Power of Music, Sheku explores the experiences and values that led him here, from his childhood of football practice and family music sessions, to his work today in the world's finest concert halls and

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