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Melody Gardot is an American musician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was disabled at 19, after being struck by a car while atop her bicycle. This event, though tragic, led to her recognition as a remarkable musician.

Her musical beginning was prompted by a tending physician who was concerned with her cognitive impairment as a result of head injury sustained in the accident. He believed music would help her brain injury drastically improve, as it has been known to show remarkable results in improving people’s cognitive ability after such trauma. Music can help by rebuilding the pathways within the brain which are necessary for recalling data. (Specifically in the areas of Memory, Calculating Data, Executive Functioning Skills, etc.)

Following her doctor’s suggestion, Melody Gardot made recordings bedside, while still unable to walk, and eventually released the works as an EP titled “Some Lessons the Bedroom Sessions”. Gardot’s desire to be well, combined with a bit of luck, brought her to the attention of a local radio DJ at the AAA station WXPN. (Known for launching the careers of artists such as Amos Lee and Norah Jones) She quickly gained notoriety as “a singer/songwriter phenom”, both for her stunning music as well as her remarkable courage despite her afflictions.

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11	Deep Within The Corners Of My Mind full track	1,033
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Bayou16 wrote:
Friday morning

she's definitely an angel

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Bloodzie wrote:
Wednesday evening

Ain't she something sooo mesmerizing

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Lope_ wrote:
Sunday evening

i'm in love

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MrLJM wrote:
Sunday afternoon

I'm really liking this...

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tiia wrote:
last week

Oh my goodness, I fell instantly in love with her. Didn't even need 3 minutes :) I never thought I would say this, but I actually have to thank Spotify's annoying ads for discovering her!

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TigraZvereva wrote:
15 days ago

so sweet <3

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somebody74 wrote:
17 days ago

Here's what she said on twitter: Munich - Je t'aime.... Thank you for the love you shared this beautiful evening. Next time I will see your beautiful city! :) Danke!!!!

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Bravepower wrote:
17 days ago

3 new Melody pics, please vote! :) 1 / 2 / 3

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somebody74 wrote:
18 days ago

Great, great, great concert in Munich today. It was absolutely amazing!!

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emcxmc wrote:
18 days ago

I didn't need more than 30 minutes to fall in love with her music.

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Lady_Elaine wrote:
18 days ago

An amazing woman, and shows what inner strengh can do.

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natybixcoito wrote:
20 days ago

beautiful new pic (L)

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Lagneu wrote:
23 days ago

Genialne.

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raindropXX wrote:
27 days ago

classy.

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Solaris22456 wrote:
last month

Splendid

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silverbris wrote:
last month

Amazing history. Not fun though but still amazing. Love your music.

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Murilo78 wrote:
last month

You got another fan here in Brazil. I loved your music, your voice and your way of singing! Hug

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randypandy22 wrote:
last month

top class

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Swoni wrote:
last month

amazing song "Your Heart Is As Black As Night" and other like it so much^)

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EscuchaElCielo wrote:
last month

"La cantante que llegó del accidente". Por Sergio Zeni en Cuadernos de Jazz http://www.cuadernosdejazz.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376:melody-gardot&catid=9:general&Itemid=8 Madrid, 6 de octubre de 2009.

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