The New York Times bestselling, "unforgettable tale of hope, heart and humanity" (People) The true story of journalist Steve Lopez"s discovery of Nathanial Ayers, a former classical bass student at Julliard, playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles" Skid Row. Deeply affected by the beauty of Ayers music, Lopez took it upon himself to change the prodigy"s life-only to find that their relationship would have a profound change on his own life. Watch a Video