Produced by the I Lab at W-B-U-R, Boston.

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Kind World.

I'm Yasminammer. And I'm Andrea

Aswahi. This season we got to explore the power of music through our story,

The Rhythm Within. It's about a young man named Jonathan Munday who fled a civil war back in his home country of Congo,

and then struggled adjusting in the US, until his music teacher helped him thrive.

It's such a good story, and there's so much good music in that episode so go back and listen if you haven't

But even before we did this story you and I both knew how transformative music can be on a young life

Since we were both changed for the better by being a

part of band or orchestra. Absolutely and professional violinist David France

experiences the changing power of music every day, right here in Boston.

Our colleagues Lynn Jollicker and Lisa Mullins have his story.

When David France needs money, he heads to a redline subway stop and starts playing.

Let's say the rent deadline is coming up. It can be hard.

France was homeless for a time and slept behind the aquarium.

Now he chooses to live frugally.

David France is a professional violinist. He could be performing

and teaching for good money. Instead, he gives us time and talent to help change the

lives of teenagers in Boston through classical music. He teaches them how to play the violin and

cello instruments most of them have never touched.

F don't rush. Q ready go. France coaches and controls these kids three hours a day, five afternoons a week, in the cafeteria

at the John D. O'Brien School in Roxbury.

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