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Artist profile: SLC native singer/songwriter April Draven.
Using the lessons of fantasy storytelling to recognize the adventure of life.
April Draven Courtesy Photo Fantasy is a genre that many flock to because of the epic worldbuilding, fascinating creatures and stories full of heroes, villains, heartbreak and peace. Fantasy and its influence are found in many aspects of the arts, but one that’s not perhaps touched on as much is its influence in contemporary music.
Of course, there are plenty of beautiful scores that accompany movies like the beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy, but fantasy elements mixed with the everyday rock or folk tune is also special, and just downright cool.
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