Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Author speaks with Bloomberg’s Samuel Etienne at the Bloomberg Equality Summit -------- Subscribe to Bloomberg Live on CZcams: / @bloomberg_live
I doff off my hat to the Kanneh-Mason family; the parents for setting setting up a good foundation for their children, and remaining dedicated and focused to their vision, and for their children for showing commitment to their goals. I have the one daughter and goodness gracious me, it was quite the struggle to keep her focused on the piano, violin and voice. We just about got to Grades 8 for the latter and Grade 5 for the piano before I threw up my hands in defeat. She's currently completing a course in Chemical Engineering, and I must confess I believe learning music enhanced the way she goes about her degree...music did something to her brain. Also, she picked up various transferable skills- focus, determination, organisation, self belief, the constant repetition that comes with practising regularly, tremendously enhanced her ability to concentrate. Music is magic. Well done to the Kanneh-Mason family. You are a great inspiration. May God continue to bless, guide and protect you.
What an incredible mother. I was the only black child at the RCM in the early 1970s. My racist teacher wasted all my lessons, and would not teach me. Well done Kadiatu for keeping your eye on the ball with all of your children. ❤
My elder sister and I [ non-white ] went to a private school in England back in the 60s/70s, the piano teacher would slam the lid of the piano onto her fingers.Naturally, my father was furious with the teacher and the school, and that was the end of her piano lessons. He had bought an upright piano at home for her...I wrote on its keys in felt tip [I was her younger sister]. That was the end of the piano ! It had a sad fate.
I’m so sorry to hear about your experiences @theonlycontessa8771 and @jsmith3890. Huge respect and congratulations for entering the world of music @theonlycontessa8771 and for gaining a place at the RCM as a child. I hope you’ve found a way to explore music again following your difficult initial experiences
@@trixie8289 thank you. I still love classical music. Many years later sang with a wonderful classical church choir. I’ve bought a Boston Steinway piano in the hope of learning piano again.
@@jsmith3980 yes how wicked the early teachers were. I was slapped on the back of my hands with a ruler. As children we were so shy. I never told my parents :(
Of course it is culture that is often barriers used against groups, And in favor of others. Blind auditions are the way to go to create a level playing field. Great interview. Love this incredible family. My granddaughters played instruments when they were very young. They were not musically gifted, but it was good in their overall confidence and development.
@mern2974 Don't be patronising. How about you tell that to Martin Luther King who was gunned down because of race. Racism is real, Black are undermined and held back all the time, the odd Black person will be let through, to make it seem as if the system works and all it takes is hard work. Even then, it's common knowledge a Black child has to be twice as good, to even get half as much as their white counterpart.
When she spoke about education, and how creativity should be implicit in any subject, but that her daughter scored low when submitting a creatively done essay, she forgot to mention that there is a price to pay if one gets too creative in banking, or any other financial career. Keep your musical or artistic skills going as best you can, and retire early, otherwise you may lose your job or even be barred from the profession!
Well defined rules ,like maths, sciences and English grammar have to be carried out correctly. Otherwise you get modern Hollywood lol Also alot of music theory exists throughout the world...you learn it first , then get creative when you have learned it.
I doff off my hat to the Kanneh-Mason family; the parents for setting setting up a good foundation for their children, and remaining dedicated and focused to their vision, and for their children for showing commitment to their goals. I have the one daughter and goodness gracious me, it was quite the struggle to keep her focused on the piano, violin and voice. We just about got to Grades 8 for the latter and Grade 5 for the piano before I threw up my hands in defeat. She's currently completing a course in Chemical Engineering, and I must confess I believe learning music enhanced the way she goes about her degree...music did something to her brain. Also, she picked up various transferable skills- focus, determination, organisation, self belief, the constant repetition that comes with practising regularly, tremendously enhanced her ability to concentrate. Music is magic. Well done to the Kanneh-Mason family. You are a great inspiration. May God continue to bless, guide and protect you.
What an incredible mother. I was the only black child at the RCM in the early 1970s. My racist teacher wasted all my lessons, and would not teach me. Well done Kadiatu for keeping your eye on the ball with all of your children. ❤
My elder sister and I [ non-white ] went to a private school in England back in the 60s/70s, the piano teacher would slam the lid of the piano onto her fingers.Naturally, my father was furious with the teacher and the school, and that was the end of her piano lessons. He had bought an upright piano at home for her...I wrote on its keys in felt tip [I was her younger sister]. That was the end of the piano ! It had a sad fate.
I’m so sorry to hear about your experiences @theonlycontessa8771 and @jsmith3890. Huge respect and congratulations for entering the world of music @theonlycontessa8771 and for gaining a place at the RCM as a child. I hope you’ve found a way to explore music again following your difficult initial experiences
@@trixie8289 thank you. I still love classical music. Many years later sang with a wonderful classical church choir. I’ve bought a Boston Steinway piano in the hope of learning piano again.
@@jsmith3980 yes how wicked the early teachers were. I was slapped on the back of my hands with a ruler. As children we were so shy. I never told my parents :(
Thank you @@trixie8289
Absolutely amazing! This beloved mother has to be of high ROYALTY!
Wonderful interview, amazing person, Kadiatu. The interviewer also does a very good job.
Of course it is culture that is often barriers used against groups, And in favor of others. Blind auditions are the way to go to create a level playing field. Great interview. Love this incredible family. My granddaughters played instruments when they were very young. They were not musically gifted, but it was good in their overall confidence and development.
Race is only a barrier when you let it b1 do what you want to do in life.
@mern2974 Don't be patronising. How about you tell that to Martin Luther King who was gunned down because of race. Racism is real, Black are undermined and held back all the time, the odd Black person will be let through, to make it seem as if the system works and all it takes is hard work. Even then, it's common knowledge a Black child has to be twice as good, to even get half as much as their white counterpart.
When she spoke about education, and how creativity should be implicit in any subject, but that her daughter scored low when submitting a creatively done essay, she forgot to mention that there is a price to pay if one gets too creative in banking, or any other financial career. Keep your musical or artistic skills going as best you can, and retire early, otherwise you may lose your job or even be barred from the profession!
Well defined rules ,like maths, sciences and English grammar have to be carried out correctly. Otherwise you get modern Hollywood lol
Also alot of music theory exists throughout the world...you learn it first , then get creative when you have learned it.
I know I am looking at and listening to a Queen..!
❤what a charming woman great husband delightful family. Best wishes....
Really insightful conversation !
Admirable ❤❤❤
Finances...it helps having an excellent state school system in the UK too.
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Such a legend! So inspiring to listen to.