"There are definitely many adventures on the road with Jessica 6. It sometimes feels like we're in a movie. I was recently kidnapped by 2 taxi drivers in Moscow. They drove me over 2 hours out of town till I started to cry then they drove me 3 more hours finally to my hotel!"

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Source: Jessica 6's Nomi. Interview with Sam Blodgett, brightestyoungthings.com. April 8, 2011.

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Nomi Ruiz

Singer-Songwriter

Nomi Ruiz is a singer-songwriter known for her exploration of identity and resilience in her music, particularly in her work with the band Jessica 6.

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