Playing music on the streets is the greatest test to let your shadows and unhealed wounds come to the surface, while also being a catalyst for connection and extraordinary moments.
Playing music on the streets has been one of the most challenging growth experiment I have ever done. Even if you are not a musician, this article is for you — business owners, mothers, partners, and whatever roles you play in the collective.
I came to the world of busking as a traveler in my mid-twenties, determined to walk my own path. I found myself in places like Portugal, Italy, and China, without the security of substantial savings or a conventional job. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to work; rather, I was stubbornly committed to my journey, willing to take risks and endure uncertainty. My value system didn’t align with working within the confines of a patriarchal system. Seeing my savings going down with time, I thought that if I could do a little bit of money for my daily needs, it would help me to stay independent longer. So, with my violin in hand and feeling scared, I started to play my songs on the streets. I closed my eyes and improvised from my heart, letting my music…