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Kelela On Taking Herself Apart

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Music Interviews

Kelela On Taking Herself Apart

The Washington, D.C.-born R&B singer, whose debut studio album landed on many critic's lists of the best music of 2017, says music taught her to be fearless.

Kelela On Taking Herself Apart

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New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

Clockwise from upper left: Neil Young, Björk, Brand New, Kelela Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

This week's essential new music includes a breathtaking sonic wonder from Björk, a moody breakup song from Kelela, solo acoustic music from Neil Young and more.

New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

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Songs We Love: Kelela, 'Rewind'

Kelela's new EP, Hallucinogen, arrives Oct. 9. Timothy Saccenti/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Songs We Love

Songs We Love: Kelela, 'Rewind'

Latest offering from Los Angeles-based R&B singer would fit seamlessly on a compilation album of Miami bass hits from two decades ago. And that's a good thing.

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    Rewind
    Album
    Hallucinogen
    Artist
    Kelela
    Label
    Cherry Coffee/Warp Records
    Released
    2015

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