The Power of Music

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan's wedding; from Bach's solo suites to Bob Marley's reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record. But how was it that someone like him - a person of colour, from a state school in Nottingham - rose to the upper echelons of the classical music world? What were the obstacles that he had to overcome, what did he learn along the way, and how could a young person follow in his footsteps today? In this book, Sheku explores the experiences and values that led him here, from a childhood of football practice and family music sessions, to his work today in the world's finest concert halls and in the less privileged communities that surround them.

Author(s): Kanneh-Mason, Sheku
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 01/05/2025
Pagination: 240 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Viking
Published By: Viking
Book Classification: Musicians, singers, bands & groups|Social discrimination & equal treatment|Art music, orchestral & formal music|Memoirs|Self-help & personal development
Dimensions: 222x142x23
Weight: 349
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241561324