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The Great Creators with Guy Raz
Regina Spektor: From Temping as a Receptionist to Your Favorite Artist's Favorite Artist
Feb 13, 2024
Regina Spektor, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter, discusses her journey from a medical receptionist to a rising star in the NYC music scene. She shares her songwriting process, thoughts on finding fresh ideas while raising children, and how 'invisibility' has been her greatest creative asset.
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- Regina Spektor transformed from a medical receptionist to a rising star in the NYC music scene.
- She prioritizes maintaining artistic independence while collaborating with diverse genres and art forms.
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Regina Spector's Journey as a Singer-Songwriter
Regina Spector, a singer-songwriter known for her distinctive style, shares her unexpected path from studying classical music to composing her own songs. Despite her critical acclaim and Grammy nominations, Regina sees herself as an outsider and a storyteller rather than a conventional singer-songwriter. She discusses the challenges of dealing with the expectations of the music industry and the creative process of writing and performing. Regina reflects on the importance of maintaining curiosity, playfulness, and wonder in her music, even as life's responsibilities encroach on her artistry.
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