The fantastic epic of rumba. Part 1/3: From Kongo Empire to Cuba
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If you take a close look at history books, you will certainly find examples of decisive moments where music and power crossed paths. And by now, there must be some of those examples of moments already jostling in your head? Perhaps you are thinking of the encounter between the genius of Mozart conquered by the Freemasons? Or maybe between the composer Richard Wagner, dreamed but impossible love of King Louis the Second of Bavaria?
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