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10 Things You Should Know About Jennah Bell  - Singer, songwriter and guitarist Jennah Bell has brought a breath of fresh air to the music scene with her innovative alternative folk sound that blends elements of bluegrass, funk and hip hop. Before her nationwide debut at the BET Awards 2012 this Sunday as a part of the Music Matters program, take a look at some of the things you need to know about the musical talent that is poised to steal the show. (Photo: Andre Wagner)

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Musical Genius  - The 23-year-old singer-songwriter learned to play the piano, flute and drums before finally settling on her instrument of choice — the guitar.(Photo: Facebook)

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The Chosen One - Jennah brought her unique brand of alternative folk music to the Grammy Foundation when she was invited as one of 11 singer/songwriters to attend their summer program.(Photo: Fred Shavies)

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Skills to Pay the Bills - The Bay Area native honed her musical skills while a student at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.(Photo: Rafael Casal)

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The Big Move  - Bell recently moved to New York City in order to pursue her career in music under the bright lights of the big city.(Photo: Andre Wagner)

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The Moon, The Man - Alongside fellow Berklee artists/attendees Jennah performed "The Moon, The Man" for the first time at New York's Rockwood Music Hall.(Photo: Hayley Carloni)

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Musical Influence  - The songbird cites bluegrass, dub, rock, funk and hip hop among her musical influences but fails to be categorized by any of them.(Photo: Margaux Joffe)

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In the Presence of Greatness - Through her affiliation with the Making Music Herstory project, which aims to highlight and support the efforts of women in music, Bell has had the honor to meet Grammy Award-winning singer and fellow guitarist Paul Simon. (Photo: Andre Wagner)

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Subway Series  - Last year, the Oakland, California, rep recorded and released her popular Subway Series — a bunch of videos she shot while singing her songs on the BART, the Bay Area's public transit system.(Photo: Rafael Casal)

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Ready for the World  - Jennah displays her eclectic style on her recently released recording debut, the five-track Early Bird EP. (Photo: Andre Wagner)