Caruaru, Brazil
Popular genres in Caruaru
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brega
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rock pernambucano
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brazilian trap
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seresta
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musica pernambucana
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pentecostal
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metal pernambucano
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devotional
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avant-garde
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coco
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brazilian stoner rock
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tecnobrega
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brazilian pop
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paraguayan rock
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eletronica underground brasileira
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panpipe
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canadian black metal
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technical black metal
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deathrock
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darkwave
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grindcore
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christian pop
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lo-fi hip hop
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musica sergipana
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Most popular artists in Caruaru, Brazil
This chart is based on The Top 5 cities for each artist on Spotify. Therefore large cities will feature well known international artists, while smaller cities will feature some smaller local artists. The ranking is based on the number of listeners from the city, as provided by Spotify for the top 5 cities for each artist.
| # | Artist | Listeners in Caruaru |
|---|---|---|
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1
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501
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2
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320
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3
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296
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4
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258
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5
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254
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6
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223
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7
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220
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8
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189
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9
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161
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10
|
161
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11
|
158
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12
|
150
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13
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141
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14
|
123
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15
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121
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16
|
98
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17
|
97
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18
|
96
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19
|
89
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20
|
80
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21
|
67
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22
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67
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23
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66
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24
|
63
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25
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63
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26
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61
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27
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61
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28
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61
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29
|
54
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30
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53
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31
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53
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32
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53
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33
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52
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34
|
50
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35
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49
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36
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45
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37
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44
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38
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41
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39
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41
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40
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40
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41
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39
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42
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36
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43
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34
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44
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33
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45
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32
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46
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32
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47
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31
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48
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31
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49
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30
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50
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30
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51
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30
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52
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29
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53
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28
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54
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28
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55
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26
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56
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24
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57
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22
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58
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22
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59
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22
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60
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21
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61
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20
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62
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20
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63
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19
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64
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18
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65
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18
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66
|
18
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67
|
16
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68
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16
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69
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16
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70
|
15
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71
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15
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72
|
14
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73
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14
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74
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14
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75
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14
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76
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14
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77
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14
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78
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13
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79
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13
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80
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13
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81
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13
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82
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13
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83
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13
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84
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12
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85
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12
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86
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12
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87
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12
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88
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12
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89
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12
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90
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12
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91
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11
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92
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11
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93
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11
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94
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11
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95
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11
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96
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11
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97
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11
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98
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11
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99
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11
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100
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10
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101
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10
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102
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10
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103
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10
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104
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10
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105
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10
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106
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10
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107
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10
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108
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9
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109
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9
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110
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9
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111
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9
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112
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9
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113
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8
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114
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8
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115
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8
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116
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8
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117
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8
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118
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8
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119
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8
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120
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8
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121
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8
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122
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8
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123
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7
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124
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7
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125
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7
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126
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7
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127
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7
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128
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7
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129
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7
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130
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7
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131
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7
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132
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7
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133
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7
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134
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6
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135
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6
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136
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6
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137
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6
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138
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6
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139
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6
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140
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6
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141
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6
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142
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6
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143
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6
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144
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6
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145
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6
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146
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6
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147
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6
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148
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6
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149
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5
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150
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5
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151
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5
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152
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5
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153
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5
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154
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5
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155
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5
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156
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5
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157
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5
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158
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5
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159
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5
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160
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5
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161
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5
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162
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5
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163
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5
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164
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5
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165
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5
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166
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5
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167
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5
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168
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5
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169
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5
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170
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5
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171
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5
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172
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5
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173
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4
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174
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4
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175
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4
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176
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4
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177
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4
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178
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4
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179
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4
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180
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4
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181
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4
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182
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4
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183
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4
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184
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4
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185
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4
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186
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4
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187
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4
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188
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4
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189
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4
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190
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4
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191
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4
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192
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4
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193
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4
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194
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4
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195
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4
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196
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4
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197
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4
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198
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4
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199
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4
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200
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4
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201
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4
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202
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4
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203
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4
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204
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4
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205
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4
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206
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4
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207
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4
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208
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4
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209
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4
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210
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4
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211
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4
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212
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4
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213
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4
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214
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4
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215
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3
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216
|
3
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217
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3
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218
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3
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219
|
3
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220
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3
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221
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3
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222
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3
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223
|
3
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224
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3
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225
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3
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226
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3
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227
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3
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228
|
3
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229
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3
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230
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3
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231
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3
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232
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3
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233
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3
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234
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3
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235
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3
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236
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3
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237
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3
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238
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3
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239
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3
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240
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3
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241
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3
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242
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3
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243
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3
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244
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3
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245
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3
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246
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3
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247
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3
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248
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3
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249
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3
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250
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3
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251
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3
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252
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2
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253
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2
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254
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2
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255
|
2
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256
|
2
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257
|
2
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258
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2
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259
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2
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260
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2
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261
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2
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262
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2
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263
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2
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264
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2
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265
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2
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266
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2
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267
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2
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268
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2
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269
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2
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270
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2
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271
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2
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272
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2
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273
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2
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274
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2
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275
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2
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276
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2
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277
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2
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278
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2
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279
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2
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280
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2
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281
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2
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282
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2
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283
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2
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284
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2
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285
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2
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286
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2
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287
|
2
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288
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2
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289
|
2
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290
|
2
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291
|
2
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292
|
2
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293
|
2
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294
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2
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295
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2
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296
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2
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297
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2
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298
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2
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299
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2
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300
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2
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301
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2
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302
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2
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303
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2
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304
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2
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305
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2
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306
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2
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307
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2
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308
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2
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309
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2
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310
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2
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311
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2
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312
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2
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313
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2
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314
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2
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315
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2
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316
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2
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317
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2
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318
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2
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319
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2
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320
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2
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321
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2
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322
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2
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323
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2
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324
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2
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325
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2
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326
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2
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327
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2
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328
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2
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329
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2
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330
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2
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331
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2
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332
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2
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333
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2
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334
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2
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335
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2
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336
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2
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337
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2
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338
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2
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339
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2
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340
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2
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341
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2
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342
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2
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343
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2
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344
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2
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345
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2
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346
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2
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347
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2
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348
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2
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349
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2
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350
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2
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351
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2
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352
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2
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353
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2
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354
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2
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355
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2
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356
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2
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357
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2
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358
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1
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359
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1
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360
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1
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361
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1
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362
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1
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363
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1
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364
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1
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365
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1
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366
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1
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367
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1
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368
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1
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369
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1
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370
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1
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371
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1
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372
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1
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373
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1
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374
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1
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375
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1
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376
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1
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377
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1
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378
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1
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379
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1
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380
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1
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381
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1
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382
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1
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383
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1
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384
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1
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385
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1
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386
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1
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387
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1
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388
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1
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389
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1
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390
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1
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391
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1
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392
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1
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393
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1
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394
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1
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395
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1
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396
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1
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397
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1
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398
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1
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399
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1
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400
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1
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401
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1
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402
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1
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403
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1
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404
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1
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405
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1
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406
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1
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407
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1
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408
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1
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409
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1
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410
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1
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411
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1
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412
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1
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413
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1
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414
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1
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415
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1
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416
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1
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417
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1
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418
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1
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419
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1
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420
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1
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421
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1
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422
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1
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423
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1
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424
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1
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425
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1
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426
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1
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427
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1
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428
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1
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429
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1
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430
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1
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431
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1
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432
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1
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Some info about Caruaru and music
Caruaru, a vibrant city in the northeast of Brazil, thrives in the heart of the state of Pernambuco, with an estimated population of around 361,000 inhabitants. Dubbed Brazil’s capital of Forró, a hugely popular genre of music and dance in the northeast, Caruaru's musical culture is a magnetic attraction for music enthusiasts across the world.
Caruaru's music scene is characterized by its lively Forró, a music genre deeply ingrained within the city's cultural veins. It is home to many acclaimed musicians, singers, and composers, most notably, late Luiz Gonzaga and Onildo Almeida. Gonzaga, a native of Pernambuco, is one of Brazil's most celebrated folk musicians, credited with popularizing Forró music nationwide in the mid-20th century. Almeida is renowned for his prolific contribution to the Forró culture, having composed over a thousand songs, some of which were performed by Gonzaga himself. His emblematic song “A Feira de Caruaru” speaks volumes about the city's rich cultural heritage.
Caruaru takes pride in hosting the Caruaru São João Festival, one of the largest annual celebrations of Forró music in the world. This month-long June festival features a cornucopia of performances by notable Forró musicians, groups, and local talents that leave the city pulsating with relentless rhythm. The contagious energy of the music combines with the city's vibrant spirit, making the event an unforgettable experience for music lovers everywhere.
Another thrilling musical event in Caruaru is the “Vaquejada de Caruaru,” which attracts an impressive line-up of country music artists. This event showcases the traditional music of 'sertanejo' or Brazilian country music, and 'sertanejo universitário,' a modern twist on this classic genre. Despite the essential cultural differences between these genres and the Forró music, Caruaru manages to harmoniously unite these under the same celebratory atmosphere.
The city also houses the Sound and Luminary Park of Luiz Gonzaga, a multi-purpose venue that can accommodate up to 100,000 spectators. Named after the King of Baião, this space often serves as the home for the city's most significant cultural and musical events, including the famous São João Festival.
Despite the modern urbanization seen around Brazil, Caruaru retains a rustic aura that charmingly compliments its cultural pulse. The city's music scene's influence reverberates across Brazil, embodying the authentic spirit of Forró, and immortalizing the contributions of local legends like Gonzaga and Almeida. Music enthusiasts who visit Caruaru often find themselves swaying to the unique rhythm it offers, left fascinated by the compelling mix of traditional and contemporary sounds that this city seamlessly harmonizes.
In conclusion, Caruaru is a city that embodies the richness of Brazil's musicality. Its vibrant Forró culture and music-focused festivals make it an irresistible destination for music enthusiasts worldwide. The echoes of the city's musical heritage continue to ripple through its streets, dance in its parks, and impact Brazil's broader music scene. For anyone who is passionate about exploring diverse music landscapes, Caruaru is undoubtedly a city that must feature on their travel list.
Caruaru's music scene is characterized by its lively Forró, a music genre deeply ingrained within the city's cultural veins. It is home to many acclaimed musicians, singers, and composers, most notably, late Luiz Gonzaga and Onildo Almeida. Gonzaga, a native of Pernambuco, is one of Brazil's most celebrated folk musicians, credited with popularizing Forró music nationwide in the mid-20th century. Almeida is renowned for his prolific contribution to the Forró culture, having composed over a thousand songs, some of which were performed by Gonzaga himself. His emblematic song “A Feira de Caruaru” speaks volumes about the city's rich cultural heritage.
Caruaru takes pride in hosting the Caruaru São João Festival, one of the largest annual celebrations of Forró music in the world. This month-long June festival features a cornucopia of performances by notable Forró musicians, groups, and local talents that leave the city pulsating with relentless rhythm. The contagious energy of the music combines with the city's vibrant spirit, making the event an unforgettable experience for music lovers everywhere.
Another thrilling musical event in Caruaru is the “Vaquejada de Caruaru,” which attracts an impressive line-up of country music artists. This event showcases the traditional music of 'sertanejo' or Brazilian country music, and 'sertanejo universitário,' a modern twist on this classic genre. Despite the essential cultural differences between these genres and the Forró music, Caruaru manages to harmoniously unite these under the same celebratory atmosphere.
The city also houses the Sound and Luminary Park of Luiz Gonzaga, a multi-purpose venue that can accommodate up to 100,000 spectators. Named after the King of Baião, this space often serves as the home for the city's most significant cultural and musical events, including the famous São João Festival.
Despite the modern urbanization seen around Brazil, Caruaru retains a rustic aura that charmingly compliments its cultural pulse. The city's music scene's influence reverberates across Brazil, embodying the authentic spirit of Forró, and immortalizing the contributions of local legends like Gonzaga and Almeida. Music enthusiasts who visit Caruaru often find themselves swaying to the unique rhythm it offers, left fascinated by the compelling mix of traditional and contemporary sounds that this city seamlessly harmonizes.
In conclusion, Caruaru is a city that embodies the richness of Brazil's musicality. Its vibrant Forró culture and music-focused festivals make it an irresistible destination for music enthusiasts worldwide. The echoes of the city's musical heritage continue to ripple through its streets, dance in its parks, and impact Brazil's broader music scene. For anyone who is passionate about exploring diverse music landscapes, Caruaru is undoubtedly a city that must feature on their travel list.