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Allison Russell
Allison Russell finds transformative musical power in community
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Allison Russell performs a Tiny Desk concert. Bob Boilen/NPR hide caption
Mickey Guyton, Adia Victoria and Chapel Hart's Devynn Hart have made the industry a more welcoming place for others who look like them. Photo Illustration by Renee Klahr/NPR; Getty Images hide caption
From left, St. Vincent, Nathaniel Rateliff and Japanese Breakfast. Renee Klahr/NPR hide caption
PinkPantheress, Wet Leg and María Becerra are among NPR Music's best new artists and breakthroughs of 2021. Photo Illustration by Renee Klahr/NPR; Getty Images hide caption
alt-J's "U&ME" is featured in October's edition of Heavy Rotation. Rosie Matheson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Allison Russell on World Cafe
Singer Allison Russell Shares Personal Saga Of Trauma And Triumph On 'Outside Child'
Allison Russell's new album is called Outside Child. Francesca Cepero/Courtesy of the artist hide caption