I spotted this gentleman in the city center. His dreadlocks caught my interest. Dreads+Blazer+Cool Hat=Interesting. Too bad I didn't get an actual shot of his dreads. They ran the length of his back!
I walked up to him and said "Hallo, haben Sie eine Minute zeit?" ("Do you have a minute?"). His reaction, or lack there of, immediately told me that "hey, maybe this gentleman doesn't sprechen the Deutsch." Then I spoke English, and he understood me fine. Turns out he lives in Paris, and naturally he also speaks French (not German). I wanted to reply something in French because of my years taking French in high school. But,I didn't. It's been too long. I'd rather not embarrass myself haha.
ABAKUYA is François' band. This gentleman has roots in Cameroon, and so his music reflects as such. He is in the Munich for a music show in Tollwood. They were kind enough to invited me to come to their show on Sunday. The informal invite sounded as if it was an opportunity for some actual press photography (akin to photojournalism, of which j'adore). Somehow they would use their magical celebrity powers to get me a free pass or something. How awesome! This project is already looking promising as a great life experience.
I walked up to him and said "Hallo, haben Sie eine Minute zeit?" ("Do you have a minute?"). His reaction, or lack there of, immediately told me that "hey, maybe this gentleman doesn't sprechen the Deutsch." Then I spoke English, and he understood me fine. Turns out he lives in Paris, and naturally he also speaks French (not German). I wanted to reply something in French because of my years taking French in high school. But,I didn't. It's been too long. I'd rather not embarrass myself haha.
ABAKUYA is François' band. This gentleman has roots in Cameroon, and so his music reflects as such. He is in the Munich for a music show in Tollwood. They were kind enough to invited me to come to their show on Sunday. The informal invite sounded as if it was an opportunity for some actual press photography (akin to photojournalism, of which j'adore). Somehow they would use their magical celebrity powers to get me a free pass or something. How awesome! This project is already looking promising as a great life experience.
I would love to oblige to their invitation. It sounds pretty cool. Sadly, I've now been obligated to a different place at the same time. So, François, if you read this, I will have to decline your generous offer. Mais, merci beaucoup!
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