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Jan 2023
29m 28s

Reseñando Nuestra Música Favorita en E...

Spanish and Go
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Join Jim and May on the Learn Spanish and Go Podcast as they share their favorite Spanish music. Jim, a metalhead with a soft spot for Gipsy Kings and Spanish pop/rock, will surprise you with his love for Spanish hits. May shares her favorite pop and powerful female singers like Natalia Lafourcade, Elsa y Elmar, and a her new favorite band from Argentina. No ... Show More
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