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Tiny Desk Contestant Lawd Ito talks about his tradition and what inspires him

Published July 19, 2025 at 5:54 AM MDT

Singer–songwriter Lawd Ito draws inspiration from his Afro-Caribbean roots. He tells us about his Tiny Desk entry, "Aguanile," which opens with a prayer.

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