"Rufus is one of those singular musical talents who both transcends and makes a mockery of fashion. It would not matter in which musical era he chose to materialise, but that his voice and his sensibility would be recognised as unique, timeless and without peer."
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Singer-songwriters from the United StatesPianists from the United StatesPop singersSinger-songwriters from CanadaPianists from Canada
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Sting, House of Rufus box set
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