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Francesca Fuentes: Between The Chords [Episode 202]
Update: 2025-08-13
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In this episode, we sit down with Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Francesca Fuentes (aka Chess) to talk about her journey from writing songs at age 12 to crafting her heartfelt, pop-rock inspired tracks today. Francesca shares the moments that shaped her music, the stories behind some of her most meaningful songs, her 2025 EP Can't Hide, and how her creative path has evolved along the way. As a special treat, she brought her guitar to the studio and performed two songs acoustically—raw, intimate versions you won’t hear anywhere else.
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