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Musical Interlude: Oh Meu Senhor, Irei (Lord, Send Me Anywhere)
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Musical Interlude: Carinhoso by Pixinguinha (Featuring Yours Truly)
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Best of Brazil: Chega de Saudade…Father/Daughter version.
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Best of Brazil: Orlan Charles, Mickey Mouse and William Tell
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Musical Interlude: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, According to the Accordion
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