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Aug 2023
54m 29s

The Music that Shaped Us with Renee Rapp

Wondery
About this episode
There is something so special about the art form of music, don’t you think? Music helps document big and small moments of our lives, whether it’s blasting a break up song to heal your broken heart, or slow dancing to a love song at your wedding. But what about the process of making those songs? What’s it like for artists to put their heart and soul into thei ... Show More
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