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Layla Kardan’s career is taking off right now. Courtesy Layla Kardan
Layla Kardan’s career is taking off right now. Courtesy Layla Kardan
Layla Kardan: 'I wanted to use my voice to fight against the stereotypes that I have encountered’
The Dubai-based jazz singer talks to us about her new album and how it feels to be able to listen to her own music during a flight from Dubai
Melanie Swan
16 January, 2019