The Real Network The Gareth Cliff Show

Stradivari is not a pasta you peasant!

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23.11.20 Pt 2 - People often think the best job on Earth is to be a famous singer or actor... people are dumb, because the best job in human history exists in South Africa at the PIC - you won't believe the terms and conditions and paid leave which comes with the package! How do we feel about wealthy people who flaunt it? What are some hilarious old people noises? What makes certain violins priceless? Davina Mae Gordon joins the show to discuss being in an orchestra, playing a concert with Kanye West, and her love of teaching young children to master her labour of love, the violin.
23 Nov 2020 12AM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News

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