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Joesef: ‘I feel like I’m poised for action no matter what anyone throws at me’
The Scottish singer is verging on the big time, feted by Elton John and now building a North American following
Joesef: 'Garthamlock’s quite a deprived area, and it was quite a rough place to grow up'
Lauren Murphy
Wed Mar 08 2023 - 06:00
Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a freelance journalist and broadcaster. She writes about music and the arts for The Irish Times
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