i'd consider st. vincent pretty adventurous, as far as being able to combine quirky electronic effects with somewhat challenging songwriting/song structures/musicianship and still making it pretty accessible

i'd assume something like the smithsonian institute would award a modern classical or jazz instrumentalist, but if they're going to choose an 'innovative' pop artist, I think St. Vincent is a great choice

i'm a pretty big fan though

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