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“Everything you do is so personal. In the end, it doesn't matter so much if you write about your own life or not. It's going to be as much artifice when it comes out as a piece of music. Everything is in character in a way. But that's a great thing.”

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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