Benjamin Gates grew up playing the cello. Now the instrument is his livelihood. From playing gigs at the Embassy of Sweden to the occasional wedding, Gates connects with the greater community through what he calls being a “musician of the people.” That’s not some fluffy promotional nickname – he means it. Tune in to hear how and why.

Gates played live at the Street Sense 2015 “Home is Where the heART Is” Fall Gala.

A full transcript of this interview is available here.