As part of GRAMMY SoundChecks, a program that brings musicians and other music professionals to high schools to meet with students, British-born singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae visited Samohi on December 1. After watching Rae rehearse, students were given the opportunity to ask Rae questions about her music and the music industry.
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