Melody Gardot | |
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 Gardot in Berlin, Germany, 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Melody Gardot |
| Born | February 2, 1985 New Jersey |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
Melody Gardot (/ɡɑːrˈdoʊ/; born February 2, 1985) is an American jazz singer.
At the age of 19, Gardot was hit by an SUV and sustained a head injury. Music played a critical role in her recovery. She became an advocate of music therapy,[1] visiting hospitals and universities to discuss its benefits. In 2012, she gave her name to a music therapy program in New Jersey.[2]
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Brisbanewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Unchained Melody". Telegraph Magazine. London. May 5, 2012.
When she was 19 a road accident nearly ended Melody Gardot's life – and started her acclaimed singing career. Eight years on, she still can't escape the pain but it hasn't stopped her traveling the world to record her third album