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“I'm constantly reading and trying to enlighten myself to how the world works in its silent ways to make everything seem normal when it's actually incredibly discriminating.”

Quote by Jenny Hval

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Jenny Hval is a Norwegian artist known for her unique musical style and poetic talent. Her work blends various musical elements, including electronic, folk, and experimental music, and has been well-received by both audiences and critics. more

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