The Desert(2013)
Alejandro was born in Chile but has lived in Stockholm for 22 years. He is a pan flute player and performs every day in the city's streets and squares. For Alejandro, his music has always been a way to stay in touch with the culture and wisdom of his ancestors. He wants to spread that kind of soon-to-be-forgotten knowledge to those around him, but it's not easy.
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