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David Derman shares the inspiration for his songwriting

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Cape Town singer and songwriter David Derman has been dubbed the next big thing is SA pop music. With the release of his second single, he shares the sweet inspiration for the song and his work process now that he's focusing on music full-time.
20 Aug English South Africa Music Interviews

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