Artist Profile: Caroline Shaw

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Caroline Shaw masterfully stitches together sound, ideas, and genres. Born and raised in Greenville, N.C., Shaw is a composer, violinist and vocalist. In 2013, she became the youngest recipient ever of the Pulitzer Prize in Music. Everything from synth-pop to square-dancing has contributed to her distinct style which has captured the attention and hearts of the classical music world and beyond. Since receiving the Pulitzer, she has since been commissioned by orchestras across the globe, scored films, and teamed up with the likes of Kanye West, the National, and tUnE-yArDs, lending her unique blend to the contemporary music world. Meet Caroline Shaw.