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Altruism is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and vocalist with a warm, rich and unmistakable voice. He began his musical expedition at the age of 10 when he convinced his parents to buy him the cheapest guitar in the local guitar shop window. By the age of 13 he was writing and composing, and at 17, performing professionally in venues across Sydney. His first songs were strongly influenced by his wide range of musical heroes, including Stevie Wonder, John Lennon, Lenny Kravitz, Little Feat and the Beatles. Since then Altruism has fronted numerous bands and musical projects, honing his skills, stockpiling life experience and a dossier of songs that combine warmly melodic arrangements and appealing vocal harmonies with an unique modern sound. Altruism regards himself as a citizen of the Globe, appreciating the wider outlook that can be drawn from being open to many different cultures and traditions. Looking beyond the surface differences of country of birth, religion and race,