"Between the Tears, So Much Pride" ft. Clarissa Bitar
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10/10/23 • 20 min
Meklit talks with oud virtuoso Clarissa Bitar about the doubts she overcame just to pick up the instrument, and the incredible response from her family when they realized she could actually play.
More about Clarissa: https://clarissabitar.com/#/
More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/
Meklit talks with oud virtuoso Clarissa Bitar about the doubts she overcame just to pick up the instrument, and the incredible response from her family when they realized she could actually play.
More about Clarissa: https://clarissabitar.com/#/
More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/
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