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Seattle-born jazz singer Sara Gazarek comes home to give back (Photo Gallery)

By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 20, 2013 at 4:48 PM PDT

Singer Sara Gazarek didn't grow up with a lot of exposure to jazz -- after all, Seattle is really known more for grunge (and, recently, hip-hop) than for crooning voices and downtown piano bars. But when she joined the jazz choir in high school, she fell in love with the genre. Now, she's an award-winning performer with a new album, who's using her star power to inspire future generations of musicians -- or at least help students understand a genre that often feels elusive.

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VIDEO: Get inspired with the video for Sara Bareilles's 'Brave' (Video)

By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 20, 2013 at 9:55 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM PDT

Sara Bareilles is encouraging her fans to be brave -- and this video is just the start of it. The singer, who was in Seattle earlier this month, has launched an entire campaign around the idea of bravery, which is coupled with her "Brave Enough" tour.

Christina Perri at the STAR Lounge

By STAR staff Published: Mar 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM PDT Last Updated: Jan 7, 2013 at 6:31 PM PDT

Lucky STAR listeners were in for a real treat March 2 when Christina Perri sang several beautiful songs during an intimate performance at the STAR Lounge at Snoqualmie Casino. Check out our amazing photos from the event!

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