Xavier Kennedy says his music comes from the heart and aims to find 'the good and the peace.' (Rudy Gauer/CBC)About a year ago, he discovered the free, rundown upright piano in the atrium of a downtown Winnipeg shopping centre. Watch Xavier Kennedy play a grand piano in a studio at CBC in Winnipeg:Self-taught pianist Xavier Kennedy was discovered playing a public piano in the mall and has caught the attention of local music producers. Shortly after meeting Kennedy, Williamson started talking to people and businesses in the city to see how they could help Kennedy. Williamson then started a GoFundMe page to raise money to buy Kennedy piano books and a bus pass.

Source: CBC News March 29, 2019 18:45 UTC