Street musicians

Was that Hillary Hahn by any chance?

hahahahaha I think not.

Have to agree with Frogman on this one, Inna. Merely "playing from the heart" does not an artist make. There is SO much more to it than that, that is just the starting point. There are literally millions of people in the world who could play or sing in a heartfelt manner, but could never become a great artist. This is depressingly reminding me of one of the questions I am most asked by patrons of my orchestra I encounter on the street after a performance - "so what do you really do?"

Ted Hawkins, RIP...great soul/folk/blues singer. thankfully he was discovered & recorded some great albums. Try "next hundred years" for a great listen.

Most really good musicians have to work another job to make a living. To criticize them for trying to make a few extra bucks is sad. Most people really have little appreciation for musicians and consider them background music while they talk their fool heads off during the performance.