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Jazz? Classical? Rap? Pay your coin, find the soundtrack for your city
Melbourne proudly claims to be the cultural capital of Australia, embracing the gamut from high art to street performance. Photojournalist Yike Cai explores the city’s thriving busking scene, where an eclectic collection of musicians and audiences connect for the price of a coin.
Crowds regularly huddle in a circle around George Kamikawa when he performs on Bourke Street. He often shares not just his music but his own story, how he left Japan to make a life in Melbourne.
Words and photos by
Yike Cai
