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“I think some modesty actually serves me by just accepting that I am an instrument. I'm not trying to match up to an ideal as some kind of challenge. It's more like I use the family tree of music and song that I feel has fit me as an encouragement; like it's a bed to rest in rather than a challenge to try to better myself over, to try to.”

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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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