Busking

Performing (usually music) for free at public places, aiming to get tips. Like you would see being done at train stations etc.

At least in London 'Tube' I know that proper license if given for busking and the 'Tube' administration even recommends giving tips to buskers. And mostly I have found these artists to be talented enough to deserve some tips and respectful listening.

One interesting case, that I got to know recently is from New York, where a celebraty Violanist played as an incognito busker and got 32 dollars after performing about an hour. Teaches something about perceptiont and shows how much beauty we ignore while rushing through our rut race. Read on Pearls Before Breakfast.