Melody Gardot
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Melody Gardot (/ɡɑːrˈdoʊ/; born February 2, 1985) is an American jazz singer.
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Birth name | Melody Gardot |
Born | (1985-02-02) February 2, 1985 (age 39) New Jersey |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 2004–present |
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Website | www |
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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]