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The Wire Tapper 27

Track 5

"Colibrí"

From Passionaria

This Argentinian vocalist was raised in the province of Buenos Aires and practises a theatrical, impressionistic form of shamanic storytelling in song. Passionaria captures something of the perfectly controlled caterwaul that has helped establish her reputation as a powerful live performer.

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