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Aug 2019
19m 14s

Encore: 'Armadillo’s Song' | feat. Gad E...

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<p>French comedian Gad Elmaleh stars in this episode about one little armadillo who doesn't let anyone discourage him from following his dreams. This lively Bolivian folktale tells the origin story of the "charango," a small Andean stringed instrument. </p> 
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