{"product_id":"the-power-of-music-by-sheku-kanneh-mason-9780241995389","title":"The Power of Music","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exploration of the transformative power of music from the acclaimed, world-famous young musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic is what makes us alive, mindful, and connected to each other. Music is what makes us human. This is the power of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCellist 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. As his star continues to rise, he shows us the darker side of an industry ruled by exclusivity and stubborn adherence to tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its power to transform our mental and physical health, to effect social change, and to make a house a home, Sheku shows us that classical music is for everyone, not just an elite few. \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Music\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of music of all sorts and those who make it, and a rallying call to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47582734778604,"sku":"9780241995389","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241995389-the-power-of-music.jpg?v=1777438619","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-power-of-music-by-sheku-kanneh-mason-9780241995389","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}