Meleni Smith sits down with 24Wired to discuss the path to her present singing career. She shares an anecdote about first realizing she had talent and potential. Additionally, she discusses a wrong professional turn that reaffirmed she was meant to sing.
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#FreshFridays: Meleni Smith – Part 1: Interview
#FreshFridays: Meleni Smith – Part 2: A Capella
#FreshFridays: Meleni Smith – Part 3: Fresh or Not?
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