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“I think music has the power to transform people, and in doing so, it has the power to transform situations - some large and some small.”

Quote by Joan Baez

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Joan Baez is an American folk singer, born on January 9, 1941. She is known for her distinctive voice and active participation in the civil rights movement. more

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