‘Music was in her blood’: Deborah Fraser leaves a legacy of love
Apart from a rich musical legacy, Deborah Fraser will be remembered by a generation of artists as a caring mentor and a friend.
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Apart from a rich musical legacy, Deborah Fraser will be remembered by a generation of artists as a caring mentor and a friend.
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