Best fluentinspanish.org Podcasts (2025)

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B-005: The Difference between “Crecer” vs. “Criar” vs. “Criarse” vs. “Cultivar” – Beginner Spanish Podcast 10:21

1+ y ago10:21

10:21

How do you talk about growth in Spanish? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people make common mistakes when using verbs like "crecer," "criar," "criarse," and "cultivar." In this podcast, we'll explain the differences between these verbs and teach you how to say "to grow" in Spanish correctly. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.…

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I-031: The Difference between “Dar” and “Darse” – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 17:09

1+ y ago17:09

17:09

Our latest podcast episode breaks down the comparison between "Dar" and "Darse", guiding you room by room through their conjugation and common meanings. Hit play now! Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.By fluentinspanish.org

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B-004: Tips for Learning Spanish – Which Type of Spanish Should I Learn? – Beginner Spanish Podcast 16:54

2y ago16:54

16:54

A podcast for beginner and intermediate Spanish students. What do you do with the accents from the different series or movies you are watching in Spanish? Are you getting confused because they are from different Spanish-speaking countries? Do you know which Spanish is the one they are teaching you in the app you are using in your cellphone? It is b…

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I-030: Speaking Spanish in a Work Environment – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 23:28

2y ago23:28

23:28

This is Courtney Dezahd's journey as a student learning Spanish and incorporating it into her work life. Join us as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of using Spanish at work. Courtney is an expert in time management for working mothers, and her insights are invaluable. While not everyone has the opportunity for a real immersion experience …

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I-029: Living as an Expat in South Spain – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 37:42

2y ago37:42

37:42

Join me as I sit down with one of my Spanish students who has taken the plunge and immersed herself in the Spanish language, first in Ecuador and now in Spain. In this podcast, we dive into her incredible language immersion experience, exploring the vibrant culture, sharing charming anecdotes, and discussing the challenges she faced during her lang…

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IA-012: “Mientras” vs. “Mientras que” – Intermediate-advanced Spanish Podcast 7:17

2y ago7:17

7:17

¡Listen up, Spanish learners! Want to level up your language skills?Check out our new podcast episode on "Mientras" and "Mientras que"! Discover how to use "mientras" and "mientras que" in sentences, explore advanced usage, and get valuable tips on Spanish grammar. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your language proficiency! Tune in now…

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IA-011: Learn Spanish through Music – 2000s to Now – Intermediate-advanced Spanish Podcast 25:48

2y ago25:48

25:48

Join Fernando and I in this podcast we should have called "Not Our Favorite Decades". Yes, you can tell... Still we'll dive into the hits that defined this era. Don't worry, we'll brace ourselves for the eye rolls and judgment from die-hard fans. Let's embrace the awkwardness together! Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.…

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I-028: Speaking about the DELE with Sergio Delgado – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 27:58

2y ago27:58

27:58

Welcome to FluentInSpanish.org's podcast! Today, we're getting real with teacher Sergio Delgado, discussing the DELE exam. Whether you're a Spanish newbie or a seasoned pro, you're in for a treat. Get ready for a linguistic roller coaster ride - let's dive in! Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.…

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I-027: Poner vs. Ponerse – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 14:56

2y ago14:56

14:56

Welcome to today's podcast, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of the Spanish verb "poner" and its reflexive form, "ponerse." In this episode, we'll explore the nuances of using the verb "poner" vs. "ponerse" and answer the question, "What is 'poner' in Spanish?" Stay tuned to enrich your Spanish language skills and deepen your understandi…

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IA-010: 80s and 90s Songs in Spanish 26:44

2y ago26:44

26:44

Hey there amigos! Want to relive the glory days of 80s and 90s music in Spanish? Then check out our podcast! In my website we will live you also a playlist. Not only will you groove to some epic tunes, but you'll also improve your Spanish listening skills by listening these two native speakers. We've got a bunch of artists to help you learn Spanish…

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I-026: False Anglicisms in Spanish – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 11:45

2y ago11:45

11:45

Are you an intermediate Spanish student who wants to improve your language skills and have a laugh? 🤣 Check out our latest podcast on fluentinspanish.org, "False Anglicisms in Spanish"! 😎 We'll explore the hilarious and often cringeworthy ways in which English words are incorrectly incorporated into Spanish, and we will explain why this happens. So…

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IA-009: Two Natives Talking about Music & Unforgettable 70s Songs in Spanish 21:25

2y ago21:25

21:25

If you're looking to learn more about the Spanish-speaking countries and their rich musical history, check out these essential Spanish musicians we will talk about. You can improve your Spanish listening skills by tuning into their music and picking up on the language. We will talk also about the importance about music in our lives, so you will be …

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I-024: Two Natives Talking about Pets in Spanish – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 31:23

2+ y ago31:23

31:23

An intermediate Spanish podcast. Let me ask you something, how many Spanish words do you have to talk about your pets? You probably sometimes want to explain everything about your dog or your cat and you can’t because you lack the words. In this podcast you have a real Spanish conversation between native speakers that will help you to increase your…

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I-025: How to Boost Your Spanish Vocabulary 21:10

2+ y ago21:10

21:10

A podcast for up-beginner and intermediate students. How to improve your vocabulary is a question you probably ask yourself many times. However, my question is, are you practising passive learning or active learning? In this podcast we are going to look at a tip to increase your vocabulary. Just one, because there are not many secrets to learn this…

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I-022: Pretérito Indefinido vs. Imperfecto. Descriptions & Habits with Both – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 15:55

2+ y ago15:55

15:55

A podcast for intermediate and also up-beginner students. What if you when you need to choose between using the imperfect vs the preterite in Spanish both options are correct? This must be because you are missing a point, right? What is what you don’t know about these two Spanish past tenses? This is the second part of a podcast that will help you …

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IA-008: Two Natives Using Animal Idioms in Spanish- Intermediate-Advanced Spanish 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

24:27

An intermediate-advanced Spanish complete lesson. Everyone wants to learn useful expressions in Spanish because it is part of becoming more fluent. Today we bring you many Spanish idiomatic expressions using animals. We hope you enjoy them and use them. Whenever we make this type of podcast, is always without a set script, just a guide of expressio…

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IA-007: How to Complain in Spanish?- Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 17:25

2+ y ago17:25

17:25

An intermediate-advanced Spanish complete lesson about bitching and complaining in Spanish. We are aiming to express that we are fed up in different ways so we sound like native speakers. This podcast offers a guide to advanced Spanish vocabulary to express emotions. Yes, there will be some curse words, but not only. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org f…

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IA-006: “Aunque” + subjunctive vs. indicative – Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 18:07

2+ y ago18:07

18:07

An intermediate-advanced Spanish podcast. How to survive Spanish sentences using "aunque"? Well, my answer is by understanding its meaning. Since there are certain meanings that are not exact, it is essential that its translation into English is clear "Aunque" + subjunctive? indicative? Let's look at this and learn between the present subjunctive a…

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IA-005: Two Natives Talking about Movies in Spanish. Part 2 – Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 20:01

2+ y ago20:01

20:01

An intermediate-advanced Spanish podcast. A real conversation between two natives. Movie talking with slang, with informal Spanish. Our idea is you listen to an unscripted podcast to learn how to talk about movies in Spanish. In fact, we talked too much, and we have to divide all this in two episodes! Learn Spanish by listening to native speakers i…

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IA-004: Two Natives Talking about Movies in Spanish. Part 1 – Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 19:52

2+ y ago19:52

19:52

An intermediate-advanced Spanish podcast. A real conversation between two natives. Movie talking with slang, with informal Spanish. Our idea is you listen to an unscripted podcast to learn how to talk about movies in Spanish. In fact, we talked too much, and we have to divide all this in two episodes! Learn Spanish by listening to native speakers i…

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IA-003: English Words Commonly Used in Spanish – Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

22:28

A podcast for upper-intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about how English terms are affecting our conversations. Sometimes we might adopt a word from English because it is from the technology field, “it was born in English.” For some words there is no Spanish equivalent and we just accept the English word and insert it into our language. But …

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I-023: 9 Verbs to Expand Your Spanish Vocabulary – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 14:56

2+ y ago14:56

14:56

A podcast for intermediate and also up-beginner students. How can I expand my Spanish vocabulary? I am presenting one of many ways for learning vocabulary. In this case, we will replace basic verbs for 9 more advanced verbs. Once you finish listening, you can go to my website where you will find a practical and effective activity to boost your Span…

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I-019: Spanish Expressions Related to Money – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 18:28

3y ago18:28

18:28

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students about how to say money in Spanish. I am providing a list of slang and dialect words for the word "money". Also, there are some money-related idioms. This is the first episode of a total of two. In the second one we will get deeply into expressions for daily life related to money. 1 of 2. Visit www.fluenti…

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I-021: Pretérito Indefinido vs Imperfecto. Same sentence is correct with both!! – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 15:34

3y ago15:34

15:34

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students with a video version. You are never EVER going to use these two tenses correctly if you don’t understand the nuances native speakers see in both, because that nuance make us choose one or another. What I am telling you in this podcast has not been told to you yet. I will tell you a story with pretérito im…

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I-020: The Subjunctive in Real Spanish Conversations 11:10

3y ago11:10

11:10

A podcast for intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about how to answer with the present subjunctive in this specific context. It is a matter of choosing correctly. If you pick up the present indicative, what you are replying to will not be what you mean. I know the difference between the indicative and subjunctive is an issue for most students…

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I-018: Spanish Slang Words for Money, & Expressions Related to Money – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13:53

3y ago13:53

13:53

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students about how to say money in Spanish. I am providing a list of slang and dialect words for the word "money". Also, there are some money-related idioms. This is the first episode of a total of two. In the second one we will get deeply into expressions for daily life related to money. 1 of 2. Visit www.fluenti…

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A-001: Ways to Say No in Spanish -Advanced Spanish Podcast 16:19

3y ago16:19

16:19

A podcast for Advanced Spanish students to understand and practice how to say no in Spanish without mentioning that word. Native speakers use phrases, and specific intonation to express disagreement in Spanish which is difficult to understand if you don't have this information. I am giving you a list of them, and I am pronouncing them with the corr…

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IA-001: Where Salsa Music Comes From – Part 1 – Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 12:20

3y ago12:20

12:20

A podcast for intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about the origins and evolution of salsa music. Many people have no idea about the African roots of salsa music. This podcast tells the story of how the music African slaves played and danced to ended up providing the indispensable rhythm around which many latin music genres developed, how it …

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I-017: When to use… part 4: Encontrar vs. Encontrarse, Ver vs. Verse and Reunir vs. Reunirse – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 16:21

3y ago16:21

16:21

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students about the meaning of these pairs of verbs. Those meanings are normally determined by the structure you choose. And these structures are very fixed. If you change a preposition, or if you don’t place it, or if you use the pronominal version of the verb, the meaning might not end up being the one you expect…

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I-016: When to Use… Part 3: Saber vs. Conocer and Quedar vs. Quedarse – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13:37

3+ y ago13:37

13:37

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students to learn how to use these verbs in context. They have different meanings, and this can lead to misunderstandings. Those meanings are usually determined by the structure you choose: Sometimes they will need a preposition, sometimes no. Sometimes some of them will need a pronoun, and sometimes no. This is t…

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I-015: When to Use… Part 2: Encontrarse vs. Quedar vs. Reunirse – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13:07

3+ y ago13:07

13:07

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students where we will learn how to say to meet with, and to meet up with. Students usually get confused with this topic, because there are several verbs they can use. The problem is some of them have other meanings. Therefore, we need to be sure about which one we choose, how to use it, this is the structure of t…

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I-014: When to Use… Part 1: The Verb Conocer and to Meet – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 10:52

3+ y ago10:52

10:52

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students to start with common questions students have on how to say to meet, to meet with, to meet up, and to meet up with. The answers to these questions involve several verbs. Some are pronominal and some are not. And all of them have more than one meaning. The series of four podcasts will go over all of them, s…

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I-013: Intermediate Spanish Phrases for Sounding Like a Native – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 17:52

3+ y ago17:52

17:52

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students with common Spanish phrases to help you rock any social situation. It is time for you to include different replies, because maybe all the way here you have been giving correct sentences, and that is great, don’t get me wrong. However, there are a variety of informal sentences you want to learn, the ones y…

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I-012: Common Mistakes Made by English Speaking Learners in Spanish – Part 2 – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13:23

4y ago13:23

13:23

I am sure you wonder why you are stuck at your Spanish level, and how to take your Spanish to the next level. In this podcast, I will be talking about how important is to overcome your fear of speaking Spanish, and how to get out of that place where you are, making these common Spanish mistakes English speakers make. And not only native English spe…

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I-011: Common Mistakes Made by English Speaking Learners in Spanish – Part 1 – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 13:46

4y ago13:46

13:46

I am sure you wonder why you are stuck at your Spanish level, and how to take your Spanish to the next level. In this podcast, I will be talking about how important is to overcome your fear of speaking Spanish, and how to get out of that place where you are, making these common Spanish mistakes English speakers make. And not only native English spe…

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I-010: How to Swear in Spanish – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 19:44

4+ y ago19:44

19:44

A podcast for Intermediate Spanish students who want to take their learning process further, and get into informal and conversational Spanish. This is also essential now that the series and movies in Spanish are on every platform, and they are being watched all over the world. Series and movies are often going to use this type of informal language.…

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I-009:The Tooth Fairy in Spanish – Up-Beginner and Intermediate Spanish Podcast 12:27

5y ago12:27

12:27

EXTRACTO: Have you ever wondered if we have a tooth fairy? We do! However is not exactly a fairy, but it is close to it. How come? In this podcast I will give you the details. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for the Spanish transcription and English translationBy fluentinspanish.org

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I-008: How to say to leave in Spanish – Ir vs. Irse vs. Salir vs. Dejar vs. Marcharse vs. Partir – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 19:26

5y ago19:26

19:26

I am sure you have already seen or heard someone using \"irse\" and you didn't understand why. Maybe you have been searching online for the difference between \"irse\" and \"salir\", and you found a bunch of verbs that appear to mean the same. This podcast is to help you decide which one to use, why, and when. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for the …

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B-003: Tú vs Usted – Beginner Spanish Podcast. 13:52

5y ago13:52

13:52

It is time for you to start making decisions when speaking in Spanish, and one of these decisions is deciding between the use of USTED or the use of TÚ when speaking to someone. In this podcast I will talk about the use of both in Latin America and Spain, what are the similarities and differences between them in this regard. I will also teach you a…

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I-007: The Verb Caer in Spanish – Part 4 – What does caer bien/mal mean? – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 7:55

5y ago7:55

7:55

A podcast for Intermediate and Advanced Spanish students about CAER BIEN/MAL. The verb CAER has many expressions or idioms and this is one. It is very important to learn it because students tend to use a literal translation from English in the contexts where CAER BIEN/MAL are used in Spanish, and it creates misunderstandings that should be avoided.…

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I-006: The Verb Caer in Spanish – Part 3 – Expressions with Caer – Intermediate Spanish Podcast. 6:31

5y ago6:31

6:31

A podcast for Intermediate and Advanced Spanish students about Caer expressions. We will study different idioms with Caer that you have propably heard before, and whose meaning can be a bit confusiong for you. I hope this series of four podcasts become the pieces of the puzzle you are trying to do when using Caer. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for …

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I-005: The Verb Caer in Spanish – Part 2 – The Impersonal Se with Caer – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 7:14

5y ago7:14

7:14

A podcast for Intermediate and Advanced Spanish students about the use of the accidental SE in combination with the verb Caer. I know sometimes you might be unsure about using the pronoun SE with this verb. There are contexts where you need to place it, so the sentence makes sense, and you sound natural. This podcast will give you the key you need.…

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I-004: The Verb Caer in Spanish – Part 1 – Caer vs Caerse – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 10:35

5y ago10:35

10:35

A podcast for Intermediate and Advanced Spanish students about the verb Caer and the Caerse. I know you are having problems deciding which one to use. We have the use of Caer, and then Caerse, we also ad sometimes a pronoun Se, and other times the sentences you here have an expression with Caer in it. In summary, there are different ways to use thi…

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I-003: Facts about Spain – Spanish Culture and Traditions – Intermediate Spanish Podcast 19:08

5+ y ago19:08

19:08

A podcast for Intermediate Spanish students to help you understand our culture and traditions. Sometimes you arrive in a country, and you see behaviours that are odd, and you wonder why native people are acting like that. Other times you misunderstand them, or maybe you feel stressed out about trying to fit when living abroad. In this podcast, I am…

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I-002: Understanding Ya vs. Todavía. Intonation Matters – Part 2 – Intermediate – Up-Beginner Spanish Podcast 12:18

5+ y ago12:18

12:18

A podcast for Intermediate, or Up-Beginner Spanish students about how to use these two adverbs, and which intonation to use with them to be able to send the message you want to send to your recipient. We express more than you think when you translate a sentence containing ya or todavía word by word. The meaning of many of these sentences is not alw…

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I-001: Understanding Ya vs. Todavía. Intonation Matters – Part 1 – Intermediate – Up-Beginner Spanish Podcast 13:08

5+ y ago13:08

13:08

A podcast for Intermediate, or Up-Beginner Spanish students about how to use these two adverbs, and which intonation to use with them to be able to send the message you want to send to your recipient. We express more than you think when you translate a sentence containing ya or todavía word by word. The meaning of many of these sentences is not alw…

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B-002: Ordering Breakfast in Spain -Beginner Spanish Podcast 5:23

5+ y ago5:23

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A podcast for beginner Spanish students about ordering breakfast in Spain. We will talk about the regular food we eat during our breakfast time, or how to order the coffee that you usually like. All in Spanish aimed at Beginner Spanish learners and up. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for the Spanish transcription and English translation…

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B-001: Teach Yourself Spanish Pronunciation – Vowels – Beginners Spanish Podcast 16:59

6y ago16:59

16:59

A podcast for Beginner Spanish students about how important pronouncing vowels correctly is, with examples of what can go wrong when they do not do it accurately. First, it goes into each isolated vowel sound. Then, it increases the pace gradually while mixing vowel sounds. And finally, it has an exercise with funny sentences, some of them make no …

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IA-002: Where Salsa Music Comes From – Part 2 -Intermediate-Advanced Spanish Podcast 12:42

6+ y ago12:42

12:42

A podcast for intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about the origins and evolution of salsa music. Many people have no idea about the African roots of salsa music. This podcast tells the story of how the music African slaves played and danced to ended up providing the indispensable rhythm around which many latin music genres developed, how it …

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