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“I had to let myself imagine a calendar with no lines; when every single day is being predetermined six months in advance, there's no more fluidity to time.”

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Feist, born Leslie Feist, is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and emotional songs, with hits like 'One Evening' and 'The River'. Her music style blends jazz, folk, and pop elements, and has gained global popularity. more

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