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“My friend worked at a record store in Burlington and I really liked R.E.M. and a lot of music, but I didn't go to see much. I was 16, so I wasn't in bars unless I knew the band and could get in.”

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Sarah Harmer is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her folk-style music and emotive voice. Born on November 12, 1970, she has been active in the music industry since the early 1990s. Harmer is celebrated for her unique musical talent and profound insights into nature, blending elements of folk, rock, and world music in her work. more

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