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“The center for me is my heart, actually, and my emotional connection with the work. That's where authenticity comes from. It's also the first thing that hits me about other people's work, or watching other people perform, "Do I believe the person?" Even if I don't like what someone is doing or if I don't like the sound, if I believe them, I do like them. I am able to appreciate them as an artist.”

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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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