na23 JUN Mercedes Basutto

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  • Mercedes Basutto spent more than a decade as a member of Emirates' cabin crew. Courtesy: Mercedes Basutto
    Mercedes Basutto spent more than a decade as a member of Emirates' cabin crew. Courtesy: Mercedes Basutto
  • Mercedes Bassuto recovered quickly from her job loss by pursuing her passion for music. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mercedes Bassuto recovered quickly from her job loss by pursuing her passion for music. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mercedes started playing piano at the age of eight and is now passing on her skills to others. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mercedes started playing piano at the age of eight and is now passing on her skills to others. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mercedes now has eight music students, each practicing for two hours a week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mercedes now has eight music students, each practicing for two hours a week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mercedes Basutto has swapped the high life to pursue her passion for music. Chris Whiteoak / The National; Mercedes Basutto
    Mercedes Basutto has swapped the high life to pursue her passion for music. Chris Whiteoak / The National; Mercedes Basutto
  • Former cabin crew Mercedes Basutto with young student, Hannah. Chris Whiteoak / The National.
    Former cabin crew Mercedes Basutto with young student, Hannah. Chris Whiteoak / The National.
  • Mercedes Basutto in her Emirates role. Courtesy: Mercedes Basutto
    Mercedes Basutto in her Emirates role. Courtesy: Mercedes Basutto
  • Mercedes Basutto with her colleagues prior to the pandemic. Photo: Mercedes Basutto
    Mercedes Basutto with her colleagues prior to the pandemic. Photo: Mercedes Basutto