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Jackson rehearsal video guitarist discovered by LI's Vai

Orianthi, a 24-year-old guitar prodigy from Australia discovered by Carle Place native Steve Vai, received her second unexpected bit of international fame this year in Michael Jackson's rehearsal video.

While she is currently working on her American debut for Geffen Records, Orianthi got a surprise introduction to the world on the Grammy Awards show, when Carrie Underwood invited her to be...

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