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Singing is connected to the body. So there's a - there's a depth in the body that's necessary to perform this kind of music. And a lot of that expression comes from a kinesthetic awareness. And it's - that's one thing that I think people identify with, and of course there's the moment that you're in.

Dolora Zajick

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Dolora Zajick
Age: 54
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Opera Singer
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Salem
Oregon
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