Ananindeua, Brazil
Popular genres in Ananindeua
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brega
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tecnobrega
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seresta
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rock paraense
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indie paraense
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brega saudade
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metal nortista
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psytrance
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rap paraense
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brazilian trap
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rap nortista
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brazilian stoner rock
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flamenco pop
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spoken word
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musica sergipana
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brazilian indie
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rap mocambicana
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brazilian grindcore
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brazilian experimental
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brazilian hardcore
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musica amapaense
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classic female blues
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action rock
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jazz flute
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rock sergipano
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forro manauara
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brasilia indie
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Most popular artists in Ananindeua, Brazil
This chart is based on The Top 5 cities for each artist on Spotify. Therefore large cities will feature well known international artists, while smaller cities will feature some smaller local artists. The ranking is based on the number of listeners from the city, as provided by Spotify for the top 5 cities for each artist.
| # | Artist | Listeners in Ananindeua |
|---|---|---|
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1
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8,577
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2
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5,405
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3
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4,639
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4
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4,537
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5
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4,512
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6
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3,845
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7
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3,600
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8
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3,326
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|
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9
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2,975
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10
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2,955
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11
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2,803
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12
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2,713
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|
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13
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2,519
|
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14
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2,276
|
|
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15
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2,217
|
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16
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2,133
|
|
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17
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2,128
|
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18
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2,097
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|
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19
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2,056
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20
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1,951
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21
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1,631
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22
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1,546
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23
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1,536
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24
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1,361
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25
|
1,350
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26
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1,328
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27
|
1,318
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|
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28
|
1,298
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|
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29
|
1,242
|
|
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30
|
1,211
|
|
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31
|
1,189
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|
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32
|
1,185
|
|
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33
|
1,185
|
|
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34
|
1,181
|
|
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35
|
1,168
|
|
|
36
|
1,144
|
|
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37
|
1,118
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|
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38
|
1,115
|
|
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39
|
1,094
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40
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1,093
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41
|
1,088
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42
|
1,057
|
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43
|
1,033
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44
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1,027
|
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45
|
1,020
|
|
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46
|
987
|
|
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47
|
965
|
|
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48
|
959
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49
|
934
|
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50
|
929
|
|
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51
|
914
|
|
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52
|
902
|
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53
|
900
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54
|
886
|
|
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55
|
878
|
|
|
56
|
856
|
|
|
57
|
856
|
|
|
58
|
850
|
|
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59
|
837
|
|
|
60
|
832
|
|
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61
|
816
|
|
|
62
|
812
|
|
|
63
|
801
|
|
|
64
|
793
|
|
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65
|
788
|
|
|
66
|
780
|
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67
|
777
|
|
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68
|
773
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|
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69
|
765
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70
|
760
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71
|
752
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72
|
735
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73
|
728
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74
|
727
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75
|
705
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76
|
702
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77
|
689
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78
|
682
|
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79
|
641
|
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80
|
635
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81
|
625
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82
|
624
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83
|
609
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84
|
601
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85
|
600
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86
|
599
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87
|
559
|
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88
|
526
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89
|
511
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90
|
509
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91
|
509
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92
|
497
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93
|
497
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|
94
|
488
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95
|
480
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96
|
471
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97
|
467
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98
|
466
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99
|
463
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|
100
|
461
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101
|
460
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102
|
451
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103
|
446
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104
|
441
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105
|
440
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106
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432
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107
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408
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108
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393
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109
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369
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110
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363
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111
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356
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112
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348
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113
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342
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114
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334
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115
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331
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116
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327
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117
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321
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118
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321
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119
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318
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120
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317
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121
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309
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122
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308
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123
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300
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124
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287
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125
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287
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126
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284
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127
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271
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128
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260
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129
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256
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130
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256
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131
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255
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132
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254
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133
|
247
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134
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244
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135
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243
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136
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241
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137
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237
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138
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237
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139
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234
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140
|
224
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141
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220
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142
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213
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143
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209
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144
|
209
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145
|
208
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146
|
197
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147
|
196
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148
|
194
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149
|
188
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150
|
187
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151
|
183
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152
|
182
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153
|
175
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154
|
175
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155
|
174
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156
|
169
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157
|
164
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158
|
163
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159
|
158
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160
|
153
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161
|
152
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162
|
150
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163
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150
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164
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149
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165
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147
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|
166
|
137
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|
167
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136
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|
168
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135
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169
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134
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170
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133
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171
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127
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172
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127
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173
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124
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174
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122
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175
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122
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176
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121
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177
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120
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178
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120
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179
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114
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180
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114
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181
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114
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182
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113
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183
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113
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184
|
112
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185
|
106
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186
|
105
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187
|
104
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188
|
102
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189
|
102
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190
|
101
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191
|
100
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192
|
98
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193
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98
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194
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97
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195
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97
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196
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97
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197
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92
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198
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92
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199
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89
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200
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87
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201
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86
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202
|
85
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203
|
85
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204
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85
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205
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85
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|
206
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81
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207
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81
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208
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81
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209
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81
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210
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81
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211
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78
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212
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78
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213
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73
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214
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72
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|
215
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72
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|
216
|
70
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217
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69
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218
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68
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219
|
65
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220
|
65
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221
|
64
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222
|
64
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223
|
63
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224
|
62
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225
|
62
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|
226
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62
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227
|
60
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228
|
60
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229
|
59
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230
|
57
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231
|
57
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232
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57
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233
|
55
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234
|
55
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235
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55
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236
|
54
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237
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54
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238
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54
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239
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53
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240
|
52
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241
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52
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242
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51
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243
|
50
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244
|
49
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245
|
47
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246
|
47
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247
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47
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248
|
46
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249
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46
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250
|
45
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251
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45
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252
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45
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253
|
45
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254
|
44
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255
|
44
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256
|
44
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257
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43
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258
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43
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259
|
42
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260
|
42
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261
|
41
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262
|
39
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263
|
39
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264
|
39
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265
|
38
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266
|
38
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267
|
38
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268
|
36
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269
|
36
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270
|
35
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271
|
35
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272
|
35
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273
|
34
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|
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274
|
34
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|
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275
|
33
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|
276
|
33
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|
277
|
32
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|
278
|
32
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|
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279
|
31
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|
|
280
|
31
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|
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281
|
31
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282
|
30
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283
|
30
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|
284
|
29
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|
285
|
28
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|
|
286
|
28
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|
|
287
|
28
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|
|
288
|
28
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|
|
289
|
28
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|
|
290
|
27
|
|
|
291
|
27
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|
292
|
27
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|
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293
|
26
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|
294
|
26
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295
|
26
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|
296
|
25
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297
|
25
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298
|
24
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299
|
23
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300
|
22
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301
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22
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302
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20
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303
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20
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304
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20
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305
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20
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306
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19
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307
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19
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308
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19
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309
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19
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310
|
18
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311
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18
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312
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18
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313
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17
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314
|
17
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315
|
16
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316
|
16
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317
|
16
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318
|
15
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319
|
15
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320
|
14
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321
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14
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322
|
14
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323
|
12
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324
|
12
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325
|
12
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326
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12
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327
|
12
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328
|
11
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329
|
11
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330
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11
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331
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11
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332
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11
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333
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11
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334
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11
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335
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11
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336
|
10
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337
|
10
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338
|
10
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339
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10
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340
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10
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341
|
10
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342
|
10
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343
|
9
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|
344
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9
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345
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9
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346
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9
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347
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9
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348
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9
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349
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9
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350
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9
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351
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9
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352
|
9
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353
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9
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354
|
9
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355
|
8
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356
|
8
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357
|
8
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358
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8
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359
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8
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360
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8
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361
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8
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362
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8
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363
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8
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364
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8
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365
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8
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366
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8
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367
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8
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368
|
7
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369
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7
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370
|
7
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371
|
7
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372
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7
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373
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7
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374
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7
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375
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7
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376
|
6
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377
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6
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378
|
6
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379
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6
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380
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6
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381
|
6
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382
|
6
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383
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6
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384
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6
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385
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6
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386
|
6
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387
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6
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388
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6
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389
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6
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390
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6
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391
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6
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392
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6
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393
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6
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394
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6
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395
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6
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396
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6
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397
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6
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398
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6
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399
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6
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400
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5
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401
|
5
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402
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5
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403
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5
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404
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5
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405
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5
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406
|
5
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407
|
5
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408
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5
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409
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5
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410
|
5
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411
|
5
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412
|
5
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413
|
5
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414
|
5
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415
|
5
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416
|
5
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417
|
4
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418
|
4
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419
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4
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420
|
4
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421
|
4
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422
|
4
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423
|
4
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424
|
4
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425
|
4
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Some info about Ananindeua and music
Ananindeua is a vibrant city located in the northern state of Pará, Brazil. Known for its unique culture, diverse traditions, and pulsating music scene, Ananindeua is a place where tradition and modernity meet, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where music and art thrive.
With a population of over 500,000, Ananindeua is the second-largest city in the state and the twelfth-largest in the country. Despite being such a populous city, it has succeeded in maintaining its cultural roots, with its music scene forming an integral part of its identity. The city's musical traditions primarily revolve around the genres of Carimbo, Calypso, and Brega, which are well-known across Brazil and beyond.
One of Ananindeua’s most famous musical exports is the popular band Calypso, which was formed in this city in 1999. Known for their fusion of Brega, Calypso, and electronic music, they have released over 15 albums, sold millions of records, and have performed in numerous countries around the world, bringing the sounds of Ananindeua to a global audience.
Moreover, Ananindeua houses several important music venues. It provides fantastic exposure to its local artists at the annual Ananindeua Festival of Music. This open-air, week-long event showcases the best of local talent across a range of genres and is a testament to the city’s buzzing music scene. They perform at venues such as the Adele Valério Cultural Center, a place known for hosting various music concerts, theater performances, and other cultural activities.
Apart from these, the city has also played a significant role in Brazil's music history because of its blend of native and Portuguese influences. Its local music includes the use of indigenous instruments combined with modern techniques and has shaped a unique musical identity.
One of the remarkable traits of Ananindeua’s music scene is its commitment to celebrating the local culture of the Amazonian people. Indigenous musical instruments can often be seen and heard during performances, an homage to the region's rich and diverse history. The blend of indigenous and modern musical styles truly encapsulates the spirit of Ananindeua.
Ananindeua is also known for Brega Night, a popular event that takes place in the city. Brega is a sultry, sentimental style of music originally from the North and Northeast of Brazil, and the event attracts a large audience of locals and visitors who come to enjoy the entertainment and soak in the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
For music enthusiasts interested in a unique, richly textured sound, Ananindeua offers an eclectic blend of modern and traditional rhythms that reflect its dynamic cultural history. Whether it's the invigorating beats of Calypso, the soulful charm of Brega, or the rhythmic dance of Carimbo, Ananindeua's music scene is a diverse and engaging experience you wouldn't want to miss.
In short, the city of Ananindeua, with its unique blend of cultural diversity, strong musical traditions, and commitment to nurturing local talent, is a haven for music lovers who appreciate an authentic Brazilian music experience.
With a population of over 500,000, Ananindeua is the second-largest city in the state and the twelfth-largest in the country. Despite being such a populous city, it has succeeded in maintaining its cultural roots, with its music scene forming an integral part of its identity. The city's musical traditions primarily revolve around the genres of Carimbo, Calypso, and Brega, which are well-known across Brazil and beyond.
One of Ananindeua’s most famous musical exports is the popular band Calypso, which was formed in this city in 1999. Known for their fusion of Brega, Calypso, and electronic music, they have released over 15 albums, sold millions of records, and have performed in numerous countries around the world, bringing the sounds of Ananindeua to a global audience.
Moreover, Ananindeua houses several important music venues. It provides fantastic exposure to its local artists at the annual Ananindeua Festival of Music. This open-air, week-long event showcases the best of local talent across a range of genres and is a testament to the city’s buzzing music scene. They perform at venues such as the Adele Valério Cultural Center, a place known for hosting various music concerts, theater performances, and other cultural activities.
Apart from these, the city has also played a significant role in Brazil's music history because of its blend of native and Portuguese influences. Its local music includes the use of indigenous instruments combined with modern techniques and has shaped a unique musical identity.
One of the remarkable traits of Ananindeua’s music scene is its commitment to celebrating the local culture of the Amazonian people. Indigenous musical instruments can often be seen and heard during performances, an homage to the region's rich and diverse history. The blend of indigenous and modern musical styles truly encapsulates the spirit of Ananindeua.
Ananindeua is also known for Brega Night, a popular event that takes place in the city. Brega is a sultry, sentimental style of music originally from the North and Northeast of Brazil, and the event attracts a large audience of locals and visitors who come to enjoy the entertainment and soak in the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
For music enthusiasts interested in a unique, richly textured sound, Ananindeua offers an eclectic blend of modern and traditional rhythms that reflect its dynamic cultural history. Whether it's the invigorating beats of Calypso, the soulful charm of Brega, or the rhythmic dance of Carimbo, Ananindeua's music scene is a diverse and engaging experience you wouldn't want to miss.
In short, the city of Ananindeua, with its unique blend of cultural diversity, strong musical traditions, and commitment to nurturing local talent, is a haven for music lovers who appreciate an authentic Brazilian music experience.