But an innovation, to grow organically from within, has to be based on an intact tradition, so our idea is to bring together musicians who represent all these traditions, in workshops, festivals, and concerts, to see how we can connect with each other in music.

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Sharing is a much better way to communicate than proving.

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Each day I move toward that which I do not understand. The result is a continuous accidental learning which constantly shapes my life.

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I think one of the great things about being a musician is that you never stop learning.

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When your heart and your mind are engaged, you cannot go wrong.

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The worst thing you can do is say to yourself, "I want to be just like somebody else." You have to absorb knowledge from someone else, but ultimately you have to find your own voice.

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Bach takes you to a very quiet place within yourself, to the inner core, a place where you are calm and at peace.

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Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks.

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Our cultural strength has always been derived from our diversity of understanding and experience.

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Good things happen when you meet strangers.

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