Marcus Samuelsson

The World

Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Arts, Culture & Media

Marcus Samuelsson is one of America’s top chefs. He was born in Ethiopia. But, he was adopted by a couple from Sweden, where he grew up. The World’s Alex Gallafent spoke to Samuelsson and asked the chef to share some of his musical influences.

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