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"Sempre Libera" - Excerpt
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Diana Damrau sings an excerpt of "Sempre Libera" from Act 1 of La Traviata.
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Video description: Gloria Estefan journeys through three of Brazil’s most influential cities, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Salvador, with Estefan as narrator and host, discussing the history of Samba and its many variations. Featuring regional celebrities like Maria Rita, Carlinhos Brown and Jorge Arãgo, the documentary looks at the African origins of Brazilian music and specific sites that have inspired artists.
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