Colombian Pride

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Enjoy a bit of Colombian Pride:

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Anonymous said…
So funny that you posted this clip. It was a staple in my house for many months a couple of years ago. I would be getting ready for my evening shift at the airport and would play this over and over again while I got ready and waited for my husband to get home.
I have a CD of Maia's I like it a lot. It all started because I watched a novela called La Costeña y el cachaco. Fue chévere! Gracias telefutura.
I went to look for more music of Maia´s on youtube and found this video. I was moved by it and shared it with my daughter.
Cartagena Mami (entropy, wendy)
December 17, 2010 at 5:53 AM
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