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My name is KABU, i´m from Tübingen in the south of Germany, near Stuttgart. Since the end of 2020 i live in Cologne, which ROOTS & ROUTES also is a reason for. I´m an independent Rap artist, Rap coach, media designer as well as a cofunder & coach of the Hip-Hop empowerment projects "TALK".
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I gained more strength, I started to believe in myself and trust in other people
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My first time at ROOTS & ROUTES was the Peer Coach Academy 2016. At that time I was a fresh hobby producer and didn't dare to sing or rap.
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The pojects taught and showed me a lot. Without them I might not have ever given my artistic passion so much room and meaning. Espeacially coming from a family with restricted financial opportunities it was nice to see how the projects gave me a chance to be someone, to be able to voice my opinions and to love and accept myself.
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With ROOTS&ROUTES I associate national and international projects. Also, openness, interdisciplinary work and to form creative and inclusive room. Each person is accepted the way they are, everyone can outlive their ideas and be part of the project.
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When I think back to my ROOTS & ROUTES Experience, this is what I have in mind above all: authenticity and connection.
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