Lionel Loueke's professional life changed in 2001 when he auditioned for The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
His judges: jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Instead of being intimidated, Loueke seized the moment.
The African guitarist is now one of the most in-demand jazz guitarists in the world.
He speaks with Farai Chideya about his career and latest CD, Gilfema+2.
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