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‘It’s stronger than a drug!’ Transcendent portraits from Montreux jazz festival – in pictures

The Guardian Culture Wednesday 17 June 2026, 06:00 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read
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From Quincy Jones to Sam Smith, Raye to Santana, Anoush Abrar has been taking mesmerising photographs of the festival’s stars for years Continue reading...

From Quincy Jones to Sam Smith, Raye to Santana, Anoush Abrar has been taking mesmerising photographs of the festival’s stars for years

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Montreux (LOCATION) Quincy Jones (PERSON) Sam Smith (PERSON) Raye (PERSON) Anoush Abrar (PERSON)
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