Valerie June Hockett is a Grammy-nominated American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and author. Her music draws influence from many genres, including psychedelic folk, indie rock, Appalachian, bluegrass, country soul, symphonic pop, and blues, as well as from her southern roots and later East coast life. She is signed to Concord Music Group worldwide.
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"I chose Fela's London Scene because I enjoy dancing to Fela Kuti's music. I guess I was 18 when I first started listening to it and y'know, 'Zombie' is kind of a really long song, but I could get a good dance in on it. And by the end of the song, I feel like I've been transported to another place."Watch this moment
"I love Big Star. Love 'em. Y'know, a lot of the work that I've done out of Memphis happened at Ardent Music where some of these, most of these records were recorded. But the music, like 'Thirteen,' y'know, songs like that, it's just epic and the story behind Big Star."Watch this moment
"I really love her voice. I love, y'know, just the story of her life is fascinating to me. One of the best ones on this record that I would say I listen to time and time and time again is 'Leavin' On Your Mind.' And besides that, everything else is amazing."Watch this moment
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