The name Yola is not to be confused with YOLO, but if her moniker were to be an acronym, it might stand for You Only Live Awe-Inspiringly. The British-born singer has been expanding her horizons rather widely since being nominated for best new artist at the 2020 Grammys, particularly in the acting realm, starting with a small role in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” movie and now moving up to a lead part on Broadway as Persephone in the long-running, Tony-winning smash “Hadestown.” Her presence in musical theater is introducing a different audience to a singer who has gained a reputation in a few short years of fame as one of
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