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The quote encourages focusing on creating the music first, then putting sustained effort into sharing it with others. It suggests that the practical work of making and promoting art matters as much as the idea behind it.
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Originally said in English.
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About India Arie
American singer-songwriter and record producer
India Arie Simpson is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. She came to wider attention with her debut album, Acoustic Soul, released in 2001, which was both a commercial and critical success. She later released Voyage to India, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship, Songversation, and Worthy. Her music blends R&B, soul, and neo-soul, and her songs often return to self-empowerment, spirituality, and social awareness.
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