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Islanders national anthem singer Nicole Raviv bridges nationalities and musical genres

The international artist taps into her multicultural background to create a new flavor of music

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Nicole Raviv performs the National Anthem prior to the game between Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Semifinals of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Coliseum on June 17, 2021 in Uniondale, New York.

As the New York Islanders’ national anthem singer, Nicole Raviv was used to the spotlight when she took the stage on June 9 ahead of a playoff game against the Boston Bruins. 

What she wasn’t prepared for, however,...

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