Story: ‘The Seven Songs,’ by Rubén Degollado

Ursa Short Fiction by Ursa Story Company

Aug 16, 202334:50Arts

This week we're thrilled to feature “The Seven Songs,” by Rubén Degollado, from his novel, The Family Izquierdo. The story is performed by Carolina Hoyos and is excerpted from The Family Izquierdo audiobook, produced by...

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