Where Pianos Roam

Where Pianos Roam

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Buoyancy Along the Currents of My Blood

Buoyancy Along the Currents of My Blood

Lineage and Memory Within the Banks of My Veins

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Roqué Marcelo
Aug 16, 2024
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I am the son of a schoolteacher and an architect. Before that, in the Philippines, my grandmother on my mom’s side was also a schoolteacher. My grandfather, who was married to her for almost 70 years, had a small business as the town tailor while also managing a rice farm that he owned. On my father’s side, both grandparents were farmers.

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