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“I feel like there are moments where musicians may be more interested - or culture in general - to show roots and where one comes from. And later there comes a time where that has lesser importance for artists, and instead they become more interested in affiliating themselves with global or international trends. Fortunately, we were in the right place at the right time, and that allowed us to experiment, play and enjoy.”

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Ruben Isaac Albarran Ortega
Ruben Isaac Albarran Ortega

Ruben Isaac Albarran Ortega, born on March 1, 1967, is an individual whose identity and profession are not yet known. more

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