People often say that Bach's music is timeless.

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As a result, when people try to describe her music they often prefix it with Afro but have no idea if it's punk, punk-soul, or anything else for that matter.

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It opens the space to the community, makes people feel welcome regardless of faith, and often goes beyond the music.

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It is a series of art, music and photography workshops, often aimed at refugees or people who have never been interested in art before.

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We often hear about the power of music to relax, heal, to draw people together, and to communicate.

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Gergiev sees music not only as an art-form, but also as a means to bring people together, often using his prominence to steer interest towards current affairs, particularly those close to his own heart.

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