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Backstage pass: The sax player changing the game

Edward Parseen

NAIROBI, KENYA: Growing up, many of us were encouraged to become doctors or lawyers. These were the careers considered prestigious and solid – qualities that would lead us to success.

Delving into the arts was largely considered something to do as a hobby, and with good reason – not too long ago, there weren’t many people making a decent living off their artistic talents.

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