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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 17, Episode 45: Luciana Souza
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa. Watch NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 17, Episode 45 Luciana Souza in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 17, Episode 45 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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