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From BART Platforms to Grammy Stage | Oakland News
From BART platforms to Grammy stages, Fantastic Negrito turned subway busking into a legendary career. Starting in 2014, he played his soulful blues-folk on Bay Area trains, connecting with everyday riders and fueling his art. A 2015 NPR Tiny Desk Concert catapulted him to fame, earning three Grammys, global tours, and festival slots. But he never forgot his roots—his first Grammy was opened at Lake Merritt BART station, guitar in hand. Still, he returns to the platforms today, finding inspiration and grounding in the very place his journey began. Now on tour, he’ll soon perform with the San…
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