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Last month Samara Joy became the second jazz performer in Grammy history to win "Best New Artist." The 23-year-old also won for "Best Jazz Album." She joins us for a concert and conversation about growing up in a family of gospel singers and her musical influences. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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