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Ep 103 - Gerardo Matos Rodríguez

Tango Profiles by Tango Profiles

Mar 15, 201700:16:02Society & Culture

La cumparsita is 100 years old. Starting as a simple melody written by a student, it soon became a magnet for lyrics, new music, spoken word, copyright infringement and lawsuits. Listen to this episode for the fascinatin...

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