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Jessie Reyez On The Power Of Sad Songs

NPR

Published February 1, 2020 at 9:32 AM EST

The 28-year-old Colombian-Canadian singer Jessie Reyez makes emotional music that has connected deeply with fans. She recently received her first Grammy nomination for best urban contemporary album for her EP, Being Human in Public. Hear the full profile -- 'How I Made It: Jessie Reyez' from NPR's Latino USA.

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