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Aug 2024
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#54 - Danny Aridi - Creativity Speaks, a...

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Ali first heard Danny Aridi sing at a long-lost Talent Competition in Abu Dhabi. It was there that you would see the strength of Danny’s voice. If you were to choose Etta James’ “At Last” and Frank Sinatra songs as your introduction to the world, you mean business. That’s just what Danny did. A tour-de-force in the music industry, Danny has become a multi-aw ... Show More
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