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I come from very contrasting cultures. I always said my father was from the highest country in the world (Bolivia) and my mother from the lowest (the Netherlands). And that is where the contrasts begin, because these cultures couldn’t be more different.

Although I have very fond memories of early trips to Holland, my strongest impressions were formed when visiting my grandmother in La Paz. She lived in a crumbling colonial style house in the middle of what they now call the witches market.

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It could not have been more colourful or impacting. The native languages, traditions and beliefs were very present.

My Bolivian grandfather was a folk musician and composer, as well as a writer and political activist who campaigned for the rights of the indigenous people. He was Aymara, a formidable and complicated character, and I am sorry I never had a chance to meet him.

My earliest memory is actually of my mother listening to me pla LATN LONDONER #11 Ana Maria Vera - Classical Pianist NUV