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“The extraordinary thing about my mother, she's so modest about me.”

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George Gershwin

George Gershwin was an American composer known for his unique musical style and his integration of jazz into classical music. His works, including 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Porgy and Bess,' have had a profound impact on 20th-century music. more

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