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Carly Rae Jepsen performs on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. Mark Horton / Getty Images
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. Mark Horton / Getty Images
Exclusive: Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen's joy at UAE concert debut
The Canadian singer describes the hard work that goes into her albums and her excitement at performing at Fiesta De Los Muertos in Dubai