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John McLaughlin

At the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds.

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John McLaughlin believes that love is the most important part of his musical experience. He enjoys collaborating with musicians from various cultures because it enriches his creative process.

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