Curious about the busking grind?
Hey Steemit <3 As some of you may know I am a musician who busks....a lot. In the summer it is my main form of income. I can't think of a better character building exercise than busking; pushing around heavy gear up and down the busy streets of the traffic laden city centres in the dead of summer's heat is exhausting and at times frustrating. For a lot of buskers they are working on their own day in and day out, playing their heart music for the business men who can barely share a smile. It can be unforgiving. Busking...well, it is a grind - but it has also been my most happiest moments. I consider it a pilgrimage, each day the trek to the busking pitch, the music the meditation, the atunement to humanity and those who stop to listen, the manifestation of love and art....yes, it is my daily Haj.
This video features Jamus, my friend and fellow busker who is now performing in San Francisco (if you live in the city look out for him). At around 8:00 BUDIKA makes a short appearance and I am interviewed on the laws that buskers make for themselves when they are at it on the streets :-)
Health and Love, always
Zameena Zen
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Is busking playing in public on the street? I don't know this term.
Yes, busking is used to refer to musician street performers.
Thanks for sharing this Zameena, this was a great documentary, It was also great to see your performance on street, and the beatbox guy was wonderful with those instruments and amps and things he created. Amazing, I wish luck for all of you guys! I understand that It is hard and also enjoyable <3 music is a great magic in the universe!
Thank you so much @davidfar! Yes, Jamus is pretty rad :-) busking can be challenging but it is so worthwhile...and to me is the practice of self-knowledge
I was a busker for a whole summer 25 years ago. That was hard but also really enjoyable experience that helped me grow as a musician. Nice video and all the best wishes for you!
Thanks @vachemorte! awesome that you are a fellow busker <3
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