Leslie Mandoki has some stories to tell that everyone who lives in the United States should feel inspired by this conversation. Leslie was raised behind the Iron Curtain in Hungary until he reached 22 years of age. He escaped via a tunnel of a Russian oriented horrible Eastern bloc. Music for him and other like in behind the Iron Curtain was freedom. If you had a 7th generation of a Jethro Tull album you were a King. He reached a refugee camp and the USA CIA and the Officer asked, "What in the hell are you going to do with this new freedom?". Leslie said, "I am going to start a band with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull and Lack Bruce of Cream. Leslie proceeds to talk about how much the symbol of the United States and fulfilling his dreams means to him. When Leslie's father was dying of cancer, he wanted to Leslie to promise that is grandchildren will never have to read censored papers. This is entire interview is moving including this NEW album: Mandoki Soulmates "A Memory Of A Future" which may be the album of the year. This conversation is extremely moving, motivating, and full of incredible music!
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