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‘I see music as a channel against all forms of injustice, racism and political brutality’
CHRIS SEARLE interviews Cuban pianist Aruan Ortiz on the release of his album Pastor’s Paradox 
Aruan Ortiz [Jesus Mayora]

 

 

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