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“Everybody knows that our cities were built to be destroyed.”

Quote by Caetano Veloso

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Caetano Veloso is a renowned Brazilian composer, born on August 7, 1942. His musical career began in the 1960s, and he is one of the leading figures in the Tropicalismo movement. Veloso's musical style blends Brazilian traditional music elements with international genres such as rock and jazz, having a profound impact on music both in Brazil and around the world. more

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