Who Is J.S. Ondara? 5 Things You Need To Know - The Boot

Who Is J.S. Ondara? 5 Things You Need to Know
Who Is J.S. Ondara? 5 Things You Need to Know
Rachel Cholst
Rachel CholstPublished: March 23, 2020
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There was a whole lot of great music released in 2019, but J.S. Ondara, the Nairobi, Kenya-born songwriter, really hit it out of the park with his debut album, Tales of America.

You don't have to simply take our word for it, though: Tales of America was nominated for Best Americana Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards. To find out why, keep reading and learn more about this remarkable artist.

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