Macapá, Brazil
Popular genres in Macapá
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tecnobrega
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brega
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musica amapaense
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brega saudade
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seresta
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rock paraense
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indie paraense
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vaqueiro
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talentos brasileiros
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musica popular amazonense
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breakcore
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brazilian death metal
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metal nortista
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neo-psicodelia brasileira
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rock nacional feminino
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rap paraense
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rap nortista
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gotico brasileiro
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post-punk brasileiro
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rock abc paulista
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musica mato-grossense
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musica cearense
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progressive death metal
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metal pernambucano
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rap nacional
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Most popular artists in Macapá, 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 Macapá |
|---|---|---|
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1
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11,261
|
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2
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8,939
|
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3
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7,947
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4
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7,242
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5
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6,433
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6
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6,091
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|
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7
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6,060
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8
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5,795
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9
|
4,929
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|
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10
|
4,801
|
|
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11
|
4,616
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12
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4,534
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|
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13
|
4,430
|
|
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14
|
4,370
|
|
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15
|
4,130
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|
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16
|
3,960
|
|
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17
|
3,479
|
|
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18
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3,402
|
|
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19
|
3,280
|
|
|
20
|
3,253
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|
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21
|
2,834
|
|
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22
|
2,789
|
|
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23
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2,690
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|
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24
|
2,547
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|
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25
|
2,409
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|
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26
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2,382
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|
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27
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2,332
|
|
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28
|
2,296
|
|
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29
|
2,207
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|
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30
|
1,918
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|
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31
|
1,862
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|
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32
|
1,753
|
|
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33
|
1,715
|
|
|
34
|
1,576
|
|
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35
|
1,539
|
|
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36
|
1,528
|
|
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37
|
1,466
|
|
|
38
|
1,417
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|
|
39
|
1,409
|
|
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40
|
1,312
|
|
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41
|
1,281
|
|
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42
|
1,263
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43
|
1,261
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44
|
1,257
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45
|
1,257
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46
|
1,251
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47
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1,229
|
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48
|
1,207
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49
|
1,172
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50
|
1,148
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51
|
1,148
|
|
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52
|
1,134
|
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53
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1,122
|
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54
|
1,110
|
|
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55
|
1,094
|
|
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56
|
1,087
|
|
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57
|
1,085
|
|
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58
|
1,082
|
|
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59
|
1,080
|
|
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60
|
1,073
|
|
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61
|
1,071
|
|
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62
|
1,070
|
|
|
63
|
1,068
|
|
|
64
|
1,062
|
|
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65
|
1,058
|
|
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66
|
1,050
|
|
|
67
|
1,038
|
|
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68
|
1,008
|
|
|
69
|
985
|
|
|
70
|
972
|
|
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71
|
961
|
|
|
72
|
954
|
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73
|
949
|
|
|
74
|
937
|
|
|
75
|
903
|
|
|
76
|
895
|
|
|
77
|
865
|
|
|
78
|
860
|
|
|
79
|
837
|
|
|
80
|
821
|
|
|
81
|
812
|
|
|
82
|
797
|
|
|
83
|
796
|
|
|
84
|
795
|
|
|
85
|
770
|
|
|
86
|
770
|
|
|
87
|
765
|
|
|
88
|
751
|
|
|
89
|
748
|
|
|
90
|
740
|
|
|
91
|
734
|
|
|
92
|
729
|
|
|
93
|
726
|
|
|
94
|
721
|
|
|
95
|
702
|
|
|
96
|
701
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97
|
691
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|
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98
|
689
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99
|
687
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100
|
682
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101
|
679
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102
|
675
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103
|
649
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104
|
648
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105
|
636
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106
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631
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107
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627
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108
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627
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109
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618
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110
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613
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111
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599
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112
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594
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113
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593
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114
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587
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115
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586
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116
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573
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117
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571
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118
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564
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119
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544
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120
|
538
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121
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531
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122
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522
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123
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491
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124
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484
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125
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470
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126
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462
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127
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460
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128
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452
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129
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448
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130
|
445
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131
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442
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132
|
441
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133
|
438
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134
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436
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135
|
423
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136
|
414
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137
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410
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138
|
391
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139
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389
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|
140
|
381
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141
|
378
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142
|
376
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|
143
|
366
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|
144
|
364
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145
|
361
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146
|
357
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147
|
355
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|
148
|
349
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|
149
|
345
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|
150
|
339
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151
|
338
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152
|
335
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153
|
327
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154
|
323
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155
|
317
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156
|
316
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157
|
315
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158
|
313
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159
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312
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160
|
308
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161
|
306
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162
|
300
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163
|
287
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164
|
286
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165
|
277
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166
|
274
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167
|
262
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168
|
260
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169
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260
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170
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253
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171
|
247
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172
|
246
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173
|
244
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174
|
243
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175
|
241
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176
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241
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177
|
239
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178
|
237
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179
|
232
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180
|
231
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181
|
228
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182
|
228
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183
|
228
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184
|
222
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185
|
219
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186
|
216
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187
|
216
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188
|
214
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189
|
214
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190
|
214
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191
|
213
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192
|
208
|
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193
|
200
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194
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196
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195
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188
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196
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187
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197
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184
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198
|
183
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199
|
178
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200
|
172
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201
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171
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202
|
166
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203
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166
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204
|
164
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205
|
160
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206
|
160
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207
|
159
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208
|
159
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209
|
153
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210
|
145
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211
|
144
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212
|
144
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213
|
142
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214
|
140
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215
|
140
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216
|
140
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217
|
130
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218
|
128
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219
|
127
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220
|
126
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221
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126
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222
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126
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223
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125
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224
|
125
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225
|
124
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|
226
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124
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227
|
123
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228
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123
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229
|
118
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|
230
|
116
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231
|
116
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232
|
114
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|
233
|
114
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234
|
113
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235
|
111
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236
|
110
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237
|
107
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|
238
|
107
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239
|
106
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240
|
106
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241
|
103
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242
|
102
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243
|
102
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244
|
101
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245
|
100
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246
|
100
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247
|
99
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248
|
98
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249
|
98
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250
|
94
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251
|
93
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252
|
91
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253
|
87
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254
|
87
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255
|
87
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256
|
87
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257
|
87
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258
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87
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259
|
86
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260
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86
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261
|
84
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262
|
82
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263
|
80
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264
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79
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265
|
76
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266
|
76
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267
|
76
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268
|
76
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|
269
|
75
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|
270
|
75
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271
|
74
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272
|
72
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273
|
71
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274
|
70
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|
275
|
70
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|
|
276
|
69
|
|
|
277
|
68
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|
|
278
|
66
|
|
|
279
|
66
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|
|
280
|
65
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|
281
|
64
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|
|
282
|
63
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|
283
|
62
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|
|
284
|
62
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|
|
285
|
61
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|
|
286
|
60
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|
|
287
|
60
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|
|
288
|
60
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|
|
289
|
60
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|
290
|
60
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291
|
59
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292
|
58
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293
|
58
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294
|
58
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295
|
58
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296
|
57
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297
|
56
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298
|
56
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299
|
56
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300
|
55
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301
|
54
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302
|
53
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303
|
53
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304
|
52
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305
|
52
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306
|
52
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307
|
51
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308
|
51
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309
|
51
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310
|
51
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311
|
50
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312
|
50
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313
|
49
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314
|
49
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315
|
48
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316
|
48
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317
|
48
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318
|
48
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319
|
47
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320
|
47
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321
|
47
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322
|
46
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323
|
46
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324
|
46
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325
|
46
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326
|
46
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327
|
45
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328
|
45
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329
|
45
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330
|
44
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331
|
44
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332
|
43
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333
|
43
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334
|
43
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335
|
43
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336
|
42
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337
|
42
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338
|
41
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339
|
41
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340
|
40
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341
|
40
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342
|
39
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343
|
38
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344
|
38
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345
|
36
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346
|
36
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347
|
36
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348
|
35
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349
|
33
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350
|
33
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351
|
33
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352
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33
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353
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33
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354
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33
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355
|
32
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356
|
32
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357
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32
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358
|
30
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359
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30
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360
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30
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361
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29
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362
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29
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363
|
26
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364
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26
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365
|
25
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366
|
25
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367
|
25
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368
|
25
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369
|
24
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370
|
24
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371
|
23
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372
|
23
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373
|
22
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374
|
22
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375
|
21
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376
|
21
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377
|
21
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378
|
21
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379
|
21
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380
|
20
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381
|
20
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382
|
19
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383
|
18
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384
|
18
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385
|
18
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386
|
18
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387
|
18
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388
|
17
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389
|
17
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390
|
17
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391
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16
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392
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16
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393
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15
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394
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15
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395
|
15
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396
|
14
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397
|
14
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398
|
14
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399
|
14
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400
|
13
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401
|
12
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402
|
12
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403
|
12
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404
|
12
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405
|
11
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406
|
11
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407
|
11
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408
|
11
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409
|
11
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410
|
11
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411
|
11
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412
|
11
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413
|
11
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414
|
10
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415
|
10
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416
|
10
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417
|
10
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418
|
10
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419
|
10
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420
|
10
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421
|
10
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422
|
9
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|
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Some info about Macapá and music
Situated on the enchanting Equator Line, in the northern region of Brazil, the vibrant city of Macapá is a multicultural oasis possessing a zest for life that is expressed through its rich music history. Macapá, with a population of approximately 503,327, is often referred to as the Capital of the Middle of the World, and certainly stands at the axis of rhythm, culture, and vivacity in Brazil's lively musical affinity.
The city resonates with a unique cultural harmonization of indigenous, African, and Portuguese influences, which directly reflects on its music scene. Marabaixo, the most prevalent music and dance genre synonymous with this region, is a splendid mix of these cultures. Founded in religious and harvest celebrations from African slaves, it is continued by the descendants of these slaves today. Macapá's annual 'Ciclo do Marabaixo' event not only showcases this mesmerizing music and dance genre but also serves as a crucial cultural preservation tool.
Moreover, the city produced one of the significant figures in Brazilian music, Osmarino dos Santos, a celebrated Amazonian singer and songwriter. His music, entrenched in Amazon folklore, narrates tales of the region, its people, and their enduring struggles and triumphs. His songs like 'Visão Cabocla do Apocalipse' resonate profoundly with locals and have further curated Macapá's distinctive place in the Brazilian music industry.
Macapá’s vibrant and bustling nightlife is a testament to its undying love for music. The bar and club scene in the city presents a plethora of music ranging from traditional, contemporary to international genres. Of note is the 'Bar do Abreu', renowned for presenting live performances of international genres, popular amongst both locals and tourists.
The city is home to one of the most popular music festivals in the region, the 'Macapá Music Festival'. This annual event attracts artists and bands both local and global, and thousands of visitors, transforming the city into a pulsating spectacle of music and celebration.
One cannot mention Macapá's contribution to music, without giving due credit to the Music School Walkíria Lima. This institution has relentlessly worked towards fostering new talent and propagating music education in the city, contributing significantly to Brazil's music scene over the years.
The city's geographical location also brings a unique blend of Carib influences, evident in the popularity of reggae music amongst its populace. The emergence of 'sound system', local parties centered around reggae music, has become a celebrated part of the city's music culture.
Nestled between the Amazon rainforest and the river, Macapá offers a rich and diverse cultural experience that permeates every note produced within its confines. It's a city where the music scene is not just an entertainment form but an expressive medium conveying its vibrant identity and shared heritage. A visit to this musical epicenter is an immersion into a rhythmic exploration of Brazil's diverse cultural panorama.
Indeed, Macapá hums with tunes deeply grounded in its indigenous roots, sways with the rhythm of its transformative history, and vibrates with a passion for ushering in contemporary new sounds and cultures. With music being an integral component of its heart and soul, the city of Macapá continues to be a magnet for music enthusiasts from all over the world.
The city resonates with a unique cultural harmonization of indigenous, African, and Portuguese influences, which directly reflects on its music scene. Marabaixo, the most prevalent music and dance genre synonymous with this region, is a splendid mix of these cultures. Founded in religious and harvest celebrations from African slaves, it is continued by the descendants of these slaves today. Macapá's annual 'Ciclo do Marabaixo' event not only showcases this mesmerizing music and dance genre but also serves as a crucial cultural preservation tool.
Moreover, the city produced one of the significant figures in Brazilian music, Osmarino dos Santos, a celebrated Amazonian singer and songwriter. His music, entrenched in Amazon folklore, narrates tales of the region, its people, and their enduring struggles and triumphs. His songs like 'Visão Cabocla do Apocalipse' resonate profoundly with locals and have further curated Macapá's distinctive place in the Brazilian music industry.
Macapá’s vibrant and bustling nightlife is a testament to its undying love for music. The bar and club scene in the city presents a plethora of music ranging from traditional, contemporary to international genres. Of note is the 'Bar do Abreu', renowned for presenting live performances of international genres, popular amongst both locals and tourists.
The city is home to one of the most popular music festivals in the region, the 'Macapá Music Festival'. This annual event attracts artists and bands both local and global, and thousands of visitors, transforming the city into a pulsating spectacle of music and celebration.
One cannot mention Macapá's contribution to music, without giving due credit to the Music School Walkíria Lima. This institution has relentlessly worked towards fostering new talent and propagating music education in the city, contributing significantly to Brazil's music scene over the years.
The city's geographical location also brings a unique blend of Carib influences, evident in the popularity of reggae music amongst its populace. The emergence of 'sound system', local parties centered around reggae music, has become a celebrated part of the city's music culture.
Nestled between the Amazon rainforest and the river, Macapá offers a rich and diverse cultural experience that permeates every note produced within its confines. It's a city where the music scene is not just an entertainment form but an expressive medium conveying its vibrant identity and shared heritage. A visit to this musical epicenter is an immersion into a rhythmic exploration of Brazil's diverse cultural panorama.
Indeed, Macapá hums with tunes deeply grounded in its indigenous roots, sways with the rhythm of its transformative history, and vibrates with a passion for ushering in contemporary new sounds and cultures. With music being an integral component of its heart and soul, the city of Macapá continues to be a magnet for music enthusiasts from all over the world.