I've been playing traditional Irish music for twenty years but I'm Pakistani and some people at sessions make me feel like I don't belong even though this music is my heart.
More people experience this than they realize.
The tension between cultural ownership and musical love exposes how tradition both includes and excludes.
“Where Are You with Music and artistic legacy across traditions?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.