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Author Kazuo Ishiguro and singer Stacey Kent collaborate on new songbook

May 29, 2024
Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro and jazz singer Stacey Kent discuss their collaboration on a new songbook, featuring Ishiguro's lyrics set to music by Kent's partner. They share the story of how their meeting was inspired by Ishiguro's love for Kent's music, leading to a unique artistic endeavor filled with bittersweet emotions and exploration of deep themes.
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