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Jun 2024
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Exploring Love and Vulnerability with An...

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Andra Day is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Children's and Family Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, along with an Academy Award nomination,

In this episode we discuss Andra’s album 'Cassandra' and the theme of love in a multifaceted way, She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, self-reflection, boundaries, and exploring the connection to God. Andra also shares intimate backstories from her role as Billie Holiday, how It impacted her personal life and the spiritual connection she felt with Billie during the production. We also learn about her favorite song from the album and how it changes during different times of her life. The early inspirations on her voice, artistry, and the theme of abundance in the album.

Connect: @DeviBrown @AndraDayMusic

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