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Quote by Shawn Colvin

“What's great about art is that if you can reach people, if they hear or see what you do and it moves them, there's a commonality.”

Quote by Shawn Colvin

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Shawn Colvin is an American renowned singer-songwriter, born on January 10, 1956. Her musical style blends folk, jazz, and blues elements, and she is known for her distinctive voice and emotional performances. Colvin's music career began in the 1980s, and she has been recognized with multiple Grammy Award nominations for her work. more

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