‘I have an obsession with barber shops’: kd lang on her prairies upbringing, Patsy Cline and being shaved by Cindy Crawford

Singer-songwriter kd lang discusses her upbringing in the Canadian prairies and how the minimalist landscape influenced her artistic identity. She also reflects on her career, her approach to emotional vocal performance, and her various creative collaborations.
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The interview provides insight into the creative process of a prominent artist and the cultural impact of her work.
‘The sky was very important to me’ … kd lang. Photograph: Jeri Heiden ‘The sky was very important to me’ … kd lang. Photograph: Jeri Heiden Film & Music reader interview Pop and rock Interview ‘I have an obsession with barber shops’: kd lang on her prairies upbringing, Patsy Cline and being shaved by Cindy Crawford As told to Laura Snapes The Canadian singer-songwriter answers your questions about her trailblazing career, her spirituality, and collaborations with the likes of Neko Case, Laura Veirs and Pee-wee Herman
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