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Yola

1983–

United Kingdom

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Yolanda Claire Quartey (born 31 July 1983), known professionally as Yola or Yola Carter, is a British singer. Her debut studio album Walk Through Fire (2019) received critical acclaim and earned her four Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist. Her follow-up, Stand for Myself (2021), received similar acclaim and earned her two more Grammy nominations.

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