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Magos Herrera: Five Questions About Style, Inspiration And Using Language As Identity

Herrera's latest album, recorded with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, showcases her versatile and adventurous approach to music.
Magos Herrera in the studio with members of Brooklyn Rider. Her new album, <em>Dreamers,</em> is available now.

Magos Herrera's talent refuses to be limited by genre. The Mexico-born artist is generally considered a jazz singer, but has also taken on Brazilian-influenced pop and Mexican rock. On her latest effort, Herrara partnered with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider to create the classically-inspired, and culturally relevant album Dreamers.

I spoke with Herrera about her upbringing in Mexico,

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