Word: musician
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...train to take her from Harvard Square to Mass General Hospital for her shift. As the seconds tick away, she realizes that she's humming quietly and tapping her feet to a nearby rhythm. She can't help but turn her head to catch a glance at the musician sitting on the bench several feet to her left. He plays a familiar Stevie Wonder love ballad, one she's heard on the radio from time to time during the morning show on "Lite" 106.7 FM. Soon, despite herself, she's actually singing along, and swaying to the beat...
...Yeah, well, some people don't look up, and I know that's life," explains the 20-year-old street musician from South Africa. "Every time I notice when I come down here, some people they pay attention. So, I mean, I can't really say that I feel bad or good. I feel good that I can play my music and try out my new songs. I really enjoy what I'm doing...
...morning rolls on, hundreds of passengers shuffle in and out of the T-station with varying degrees of enthusiasm for the performer. Some take the "first row" in front of the musician, directing their full attention to the show. Others maintain a comfortable distance from Pumla, glancing frequently to catch a glimpse of the singer. And then there are those who pretend not to even notice the underground attraction, staring at the tracks, seemingly mesmerized by the scuffling mice below. But at least a handful of members from each of these groups end up emptying their pockets for Pumla before...
...sign of spring's arrival when street musicians emerge to fill the Square. Tourists and students alike pause as they rush down Mass Ave and Brattle Street to catch a melodious moment and savor the long-awaited warm weather and atmosphere. At the peak of the season, nearly every block in the Square, from CVS to HMV to ABP, features a street musician of some sort...
...afternoon, permanent crowds often gather in front of the performers, enjoying the ambiance of the outdoor show. According to one musician, these unsolicited street concerts can pull in up to $50 a day. At the same time, a `slow' day can prove to be profitless...