The story of a busker, and his dad

Fionn Crombie Angus; Jonathan Angus

doi:10.1386/ijcm_00081_1

ISSN: 1752-6299
E-ISSN: 1752-6302

The story of a busker, and his dad
Authors: Fionn Crombie Angus¹ and Jonathan Angus¹
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Affiliations: ¹ Fionnathan Productions
Source: International Journal of Community Music, Volume 16, Issue Buskers: Community, Culture, Commodity, Jul 2023, p. 215 - 227
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1386/ijcm_00081_1
Language: English
- Received: 12 Jan 2023
- Accepted: 01 May 2023
- Published online: 11 Sep 2023

Abstract

This article explores the working relationship between a son–father busking partnership. Fionn is a man in his mid-20s, a violinist and busker, with Down’s Syndrome. His dad, Jonathan, is Fionn’s support and manager. In this article they detail the genesis and nature of their working relationship, the places they have travelled, aspects challenging the busking profession (including economics and technology) and the day-to-day business of busking, as well as the unique role they play in community music and interaction.

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The story of a busker, and his dad

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Keyword(s): community; creativity; disability; family; inclusion; interdependence; Ireland; support

The story of a busker, and his dad

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