Mezzo Soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano

By Tina Renick

Published January 19, 2024 at 10:45 PM EST

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As a kid, mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano sang in a church choir. Its implicit purpose: “To bring joy to people, and bring comfort to people, and help people feel what they need to feel.” Not a bad approach to art or, for that matter, life.

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