Nicola Benedetti: I fight inequality
mainThe Scottish soloist on music as a force for social improvement:
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The word she’s struggling to find is ’empowerment’ – but bravo to her for saying it. There are many people who might do well to listen carefully to what she has to say. Music isn’t a fashion accessory, nor a badge of social achievement.
Nicola is always so encouraging, so dedicated and such a good example.
She gives a lot, which is appreciated and respected.
Absolutely!!
It is precisely because music is a force against inequality that it is under attack by forces from the far-right world-wide.
This musician understand this.
If she is talking specifically about inequality of opportunity to have access to musical education, then she is making a valid point.