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“I'm a little nervous. Definitely. Especially coming from an album like Biophilia, which was about the universe. This is more of a traditional singer/songwriter thing. When I started writing, I fought against it. I thought it was way too boring and predictable. But most of the time, it just happens; there's nothing you can do. You have to let it be what it is.”

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Bjork, born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland, is an internationally renowned Icelandic singer-songwriter and music producer. Her musical style is unique, blending various elements such as electronic, classical, and folk music, and she is hailed as 'a maverick in the music world'. Bjork's music has received widespread acclaim, and she has won numerous music awards. more

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