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Bruce Kirkwood talks no regrets, music and his debut album BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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ruce Kirkwood studied accounting at The University of Southern Mississippi but something else was tugging at his heartstrings. Music. “It was hard to pass up my passion,” Kirkwood said about pursuing a music career. “I knew I’d have a lot of regrets if I chose accounting.” A professional violinist, the North Phoenix resident released an EP, “Valley Vibes.” The Chicago native, who was raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, is experienced in playing a variety of styles and presenting
Chicago-born violinist Bruce Kirkwood moved to North Phoenix to pursue a career in music. (Photos courtesy of Bruce Kirkwood)
a fusion of a classical and contemporary sounds. Thanks to his talents, he has performed for various prestigious organizations and events such as the Houston Rockets, Iyanla Vanzant, Archdiocese of New York, National Urban League, Mayo Clinic, Essence Festival and Oprah Winfrey Network. With a collective social media following of over 100,000 people, he commits to using his global presence to motivate, empower and bring hope to the world. He does so through his weekly Facebook Live performances, and motivational content on social media.
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