When visual journalist, Kate Lord moved to New York in February, she was immediately intrigued by the musicians of the city’s transit system. “People just don’t burst into song in a crowded place in Charlotte, North Carolina,” she said of her hometown. Featured in this post are several photos from her ongoing project on subway musicians. The image above is of Marques Toliver, one of Kate’s favorite underground musicians. Press play below to listen to one of his songs, Sights and Sounds of the City as you enjoy the sight of Kate’s amazing photographs.
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Sights and Sounds of the City by Marques Toliver
These photos are gorgeous! I’d love to see a whole feature on one of these musicians.
You can count on it!
I just listened to Marques song and it is wonderful. It seems that some of the most talented are the farthest from being discovered.
John Anderson,
CEO Electronic Cigarette Inc.