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“I do notice that my songs fit all over the map, even in terms of the colloquialisms in them. The songs come out with their references intact, almost unheeded by me. It's like they existed somehow before they met me with their relationship to the tradition, and then they just end up coming through me at that moment because of my relationship to some certain kind of music that I've listened to in my life. I know that sounds a little bit woooey.”

Quote by Mirah

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Mirah, born Mirah Yomoto, is an accomplished American musician known for her unique voice and diverse musical style, encompassing indie pop, folk, electronic, and other music genres. Since the mid-1990s, she has been active in the music scene and has gained widespread acclaim for her ever-evolving musical works and live performances. more

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