Spend five minutes talking with Jenny Marie Dahnke, aka Mama Jean, and you start to understand why she’s become a quiet force inside the 518’s music scene. She’s a singer, yes—but also a producer, an event coordinator, and, increasingly, the person other artists point to when they’re looking for a foothold. Her year has been stacked with national competitions, cross-country performances, and new collaborations, but the through line is the same: She never moves forward alone.
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