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Ledisi Talks 'The Truth' & Performs Live For Yahoo Music

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Ledisi recently stopped by Yahoo Music HQ where she performed a few tracks and sat for an interview to discuss her musical evolution and her latest album The Truth, which dropped in March via Verve Music Group. The eight-time Grammy nominee ran through an impressive acoustic set featuring tracks from her celebrated studio releases. Her vocal dexterity takes top billing during the performance of standouts which is only bolstered by the addition of a guitarist and backing vocalist. Providing a bit of background info ahead of each track, Ledisi also served up a more detailed explanation of the parallels between her life and music as she traced her beginnings in New Orleans and Oakland to her current place at center stage. Check the footage below to watch Ledisi perform "Alright" & "Pieces Of Me." Scroll down to watch her interview. Get the full story from Yahoo Music via Rolling Stone. Purchase The Truth via iTunes. Stay tuned for more from Ledisi.