I discovered my grandmother was a professional singer before she married and had to quit because women weren't supposed to have careers and now I understand why she always seemed sad when music played.
More people experience this than they realize.
Understanding the artistic dreams that previous generations sacrificed for survival creates both grief for their losses and weight for your own choices.
“Where Are You with Music and artistic legacy across traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.