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Ledisi, photo by Ron T. Young

Ledisi Talks Back

July 1, 2021 by: John Wirt

In March, following a string of nominations that began in 2008, Ledisi won her first Grammy Award. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the New Orleans-born singer and actress accepted the best traditional R&B performance award for “Anything for You” remotely but joyfully. Seated beside her husband, Ron Young, Ledisi graciously thanked her collaborators. She also sent positive vibes to her peers. “To all my fellow nominees and creatives out there,” she said...

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