“Music is a passport.” — That’s what Mapy’s mother told her, and it turned out to be the truest words she’d ever hear.
Mapy is an award-winning violinist who grew up in the projects, where no one else was playing classical music. She fell in love with the violin the day she played Biggie’s “Juicy” by ear — and never looked back.
In this video, Mapy shares how music opened doors she never thought possible, from being overlooked as a law firm assistant to commanding stages around the world. She talks about breaking cultural boundaries with her instrument, inspiring self-taught musicians in places without teachers, and navigating the unique challenges women face in the music industry.
Her message to young girls with big dreams? “If you have that vision, it’s because it’s possible.”
In this video:
0:00 — Growing up different
1:30 — Falling in love with the violin through hip hop
3:00 — Breaking boundaries between cultures
4:00 — The challenges women face in music
5:00 — A message to young dreamers
