Kelela Mizanekristos (Kelela) Quotes

Even on my most angry song, I'm also still saying, 'Thank you for helping me to learn.' I've always wanted to give voice to that complexity in our experience.

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  Kelela Mizanekristos
  • Experience
  • Song
  • Angry