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Valerie June on Joy as a Form of Resistance

The singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and poet discusses songs as vessels capable of transporting us to once-in-a-lifetime moments, music-making as a mystical act, and the value of prioritizing gradual progress over instant results.

Presented by: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
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