Kanneh-Masons (cellist family)

Wow wow wow - what a nasty thread. I do wonder why ?

I’m not arguing about their talent and dedication, but I worry that they are over-promoted because they are a little unusual. There are plenty of equally talented children from more expected backgrounds who do not get their opportunities.

I think racism is alive and kicking in this country still!

The cost of seven children’s music lessons, instruments, transport etc must be astronomic.Their mum must feel the family has to appear in films and books (sometimes obtrusive) to help pay the bills.

Yes, they did or still do, loopyloo, some having won scholarships.

Mother was a university lecturer.

I thought the children went to the Royal Academy of Music?

There are so many things happen, one after the other, to Mum. Illnesses, accidents, strange sort of hallucinatory things, racism (which we may have expected years ago) . You would have to read the book to see what I mean. Like I say, I don't disbelieve it, but I don't like to think that the story has been taken over and over-embellished for dramatic effect. After a while, it did begin to spoil the story. Just my opinion.

Why are you ‘concerned’ River?

This is what Amazon says about it.

Seven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings don’t come from the rarefied environment of elite music schools, but from a state comprehensive in Nottingham. How did they do it?

Their mother, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, opens up about what it takes to raise a musical family in a Britain divided by class and race. What comes out is a beautiful and heartrending memoir of the power of determination, camaraderie and a lot of hard work. The Kanneh-Masons are a remarkable family. But what truly sparkles in this eloquent memoir is the joyous affirmation that children are a gift and we must do all we can to nurture them.

Yes, come on, you've piqued our interest!

What did happen to Kadie?