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STREET MUSICIAN FROM MINNEAPOLIS:
David and his cello have put smiles on the faces of Twin Cities music lovers for over 10 years.



STREET MUSICIAN FROM NYC:
A look into the life and music of Nicola, longtime performer in the subways of New York, as she puts on a performance in her favorite venue.
ABOUT THE VIDEOS BELOW
In THE SOLOIST, Steve Lopez discovers Nathaniel Ayers Jr. playing beautiful music on the streets of Los Angeles and helps to tell his story to a much larger audience through his articles.

Inspired by this, Current has asked the community to seek out street musicians who bring their cities to life with music. Below are a sampling of videos submitted to Current, showcasing talented street musicians from across the United States.
    • Street Musicians - Seattle - video
      Charmaine "Lady Li-Lei" Slaven, performs percussive dance in the Appalachian mountain tradition. Her current projects include playing rhythm guitar and...
      by 3 years ago  |  2
    • Street Musicians - Seattle - video
      Dandelion Junk Queens, two young women in Seattle, WA, are not a Jug Band, nor are they Pirates, nor Gypsies/Roma. They are a Junk Band. Dandelion Junk Queens would...
      by 3 years ago  |  0
    • Street Musician - Nashville - video
      Mandolin Mike has been playing on the street in Nashville full-time for 10 years.
      by 3 years ago  |  0
    • Street Musician - Memphis - video
      Meet 61-year-old singer, Robb Pate. Robb sings his Elvis-inspired ballads a cappella on the streets and in the Karaoke bars of Memphis, TN, not for money, but simply...
      by 3 years ago  |  4
    • Street Musician - St. Louis - video
      Bryson Gerard plays a variety of percussion instruments in St. Louis. From a young age he's had a flair for performance.
      by 3 years ago  |  6
    • Street Musician - LA - video
      "One of the best street musicians in all of Los Angeles."
      by 3 years ago  |  8
    • Street Musician - Austin - video
      Currently homeless, Johnny plays a single white bucket in the downtown Austin area. He loves rhythm and he loves the ladies. Heis a very genuine and hopeful guy,...
      by 3 years ago  |  0
    • Street Musician - Minneapolis - video
      Before dawn in Minneapolis, David McGee loads his cello on to his bike and rides to the Farmers Market. David and his cello have put smiles on the faces of Twin...
      by 3 years ago  |  33
    • Street Musician - NYC - video
      A look into the life and music of Nicola, longtime performer in the subways of New York, as she puts on a performance in her favorite venue.
      by 3 years ago  |  13
    • Street Musician - Portland - video
      Buddy Bee Anthony pours his heart and soul into his music for you. Now showing on street corners in Portland, OR.
      by 3 years ago  |  6
    • Street Musician - Nashville - video
      Julie Williams moved to Nashville from Louisiana last year to be closer to her producer and fell in love with the city and its musical atmosphere. She brought with...
      by 3 years ago  |  3
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  • About the Soloist

    In “The Soloist,” an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives.

    “The Soloist” is directed by Joe Wright (Golden Globe winner for Best Drama and Oscar® nominee for Best Picture “Atonement”).

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