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Dessa Wander

    Dessa crafts a unique artistic path as a rapper, singer, and essayist, whose life is often lived on the road. Her performances span the globe, gracing venues from opera houses to intimate rock clubs, always marked by a ferocious stage presence that captivates audiences. Beyond her musical achievements, which include chart success both solo and collaboratively, Dessa is a published writer whose essays and poetry have appeared in prominent national publications. She embodies a dynamic spirit, balancing urban life with the perpetual motion of touring, all while forging a distinctive literary and musical voice.

    My Own Devices
    • 2018

      My Own Devices

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.5(2097)Add rating

      Dessa defies category--she is an intellectual with an international rap career and an inhaler in her backpack; a creative writer fascinated by philosophy and behavioral science; and a funny, charismatic performer dogged by blue moods and heartache. She's ferocious on stage and endearingly neurotic in the tour van. Her stunning debut memoir stitches together poignant insights on love, science, and language--a demonstration of just how far the mind can travel while the body is on a six-hour ride to the next gig.--Publisher's description

      My Own Devices