Our team hit the streets of Melbourne to talk to those who fill them with music. We hope to find out what it means to be a busker in one of the world's most competitive cities.
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| Amadou Suso |
Amadou traveled to Melbourne approximately six
months ago, but has been to Australia before. He has travelled the world playing
at various festivals in many different countries. Amadou’s reasoning for
busking on the streets in Melbourne is quite different from what you would
think, it’s not about earning money, that’s a bonus, it’s because he finds
being at home distracting so instead he comes to practice out on the street. On the streets is where the atmosphere and vibes push him on and his love for performing is clear in
the way he interacts with the people gathering to watch.
“Its not about the money its about just getting out and practicing here, if I’m going to practice at home I’m going to disturb the neighbors which is really bad haha.” For Amadou, music is in his blood.
Over all Amadou is excited about the future
of busking, he is really happy with where his music is taking him at the moment
and is booked in for five gigs a week playing the kora, including places like
the Melbourne International Festival, Melbourne Arts Centre and Port Ferry next
year.
“I think it’s great practice for buskers, it’s good money and it’s better than being on the street and stealing from people, which can be really bad.”
If you want to see Amadou playing his kora in person you
can find him on Swanston Street, don't forget to also visit his Facebook Page.
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Written by Katherine Allen
Edited by Kimberly Grima
Photography by Kate Katrina
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