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Taayoro Edson David's Anecdotes

Taayoro Edson David shares three anecdotes from his life that influenced his decision to become an artist: "Audacity 1", "Frustration", and "Audacity 2".
In "Audacity 1", he describes being inspired by seeing the famous singer François Loua and impulsively chasing his car, forgetting about school.
In "Frustration", he recounts an incident during a university orchestra's visit when he was dismissed as a child for expressing his desire to sing.
In "Audacity 2", he narrates skipping school to attend a Kassav concert, convincing his brother to buy the expensive ticket.

Taayoro Edson David began his music career in 1985 with the group Wya and achieved international success.
He emphasizes the importance of passion, patience, and discipline in the music industry.
He acknowledges the influence of François Cognon, a renowned producer, who instilled discipline and rigor in him.
Despite challenges, his career evolved as he learned various aspects of the music business, including arrangement and production.
He reflects on the rapid pace of the music industry and the need for continuous learning and adaptation to remain relevant.

Taayoro Edson David talks about his role in the success of many Ivorian artists and expresses pride in being the first step in their careers.
He emphasizes the importance of passion and discipline in achieving success and warns against complacency when receiving praise.
He highlights his decision to stay in Ivory Coast and develop the local music scene despite opportunities to go abroad.
He acknowledges the influence of various cultures on Ivorian music and expresses pride in its strength and uniqueness.
He mentions the upcoming CAN (African Cup of Nations) tournament in Ivory Coast and the country's history of welcoming and supporting artists from other African countries.

Taayoro Edson David concludes by thanking the audience for listening and expressing hope that he did not bore them.