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Sophie Hunger plays songs of secrets, city lights

Filmed Jul 2009 • Posted May 2010TEDGlobal 2009
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This haunting, intimate performance by European singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger features songs from her breakout debut "Monday's Ghost" and the just-released album "1983."

Indie newcomer Sophie Hunger's haunting vocals -- at once fragile and soulful -- carried her wistful, blues-dappled acoustic folk from intimate cafe appearances to extraordinary word-of-mouth success and cross-Europe tours. Full bio ยป

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