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From homelessness to Emmy Award winning composer & director: the shining light of Emmai Alaquiva S02EP13
Emmy-winning composer, in-demand director and respected mentor Emmai Alaquiva is candid about what rescued him during his early hard times: “The arts saved my life.”
CEO of the media production entity Ya Momz House (a tribute to his own mother) and a centrifugal force of light and positivity, Emmai shares his story of homelessness; his early ‘90s hip-hop days with Pensoulzinakup; and how he’s built a career that has included working with The Roots, Dr. Maya Angelou, Solange Knowles and Common.
He’s giving back, too, empowering rising creatives through the youth-arts education and mentoring…
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