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TBKS E92: The Leon John Episode

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Leon John is an independent singer, songwriter, producer and performer of Zimbabwean and South African nationality who who has low-key released one of the best albums of 2022. His debut album: To License to Feel, explores the hardships of coming to terms with your past and how generational trauma affects the way we navigate and find our place in this world. Sonically and stylistically, the musician draws from genres such as pop, African Folk and a variety of other sounds. An exceptional body of work and certainly one of the most gifted creators of his generation!
17 Nov 2022 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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