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Over the Influence

A Memoir

by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque ...

Narrated by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

**THE INSTANT *NEW YORKTIMES* BESTSELLER**A breathtakingly candid memoir by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist behind hits like “Leave (Get Out),” “Too Little, Too Late”, and the Grammy Award-winning "Say So"."A remarkably compassionate portrait ... that's bolstered by fastidious journal entries [JoJo's] kept throughout her life ... JoJo is back in control." ... Read more

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**THE INSTANT *NEW YORKTIMES* BESTSELLER**A breathtakingly candid memoir by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist behind hits like “Leave (Get Out),” “Too Little, Too Late”, and the Grammy Award-winning "Say So"."A remarkably compassionate portrait ... that's bolstered by fastidious journal entries [JoJo's] kept throughout her life ... JoJo is back in control."
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Brother Ray

Ray Charles' Own Story

by Ray Charles, David Ritz ...

Narrated by Andrew L. Barnes ...

Unabridged

13 hours 23 min

Ray Charles (1930–2004) led one of the most extraordinary lives of any popular musician. In Brother Ray, he reveals his life story unsparingly, from the chronicle of his musical development to his heroin addiction to his tangled romantic life.Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of ... Read more

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Ray Charles (1930–2004) led one of the most extraordinary lives of any popular musician. In Brother Ray, he reveals his life story unsparingly, from the chronicle of his musical development to his heroin addiction to his tangled romantic life.Overcoming poverty, blindness, the loss of his parents, and the pervasive racism of the era, Ray Charles was acclaimed worldwide as a genius by the age of
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Time Is Tight

My Life, Note by Note

by Booker T. Jones ...

Narrated by Booker T. Jones ...

Unabridged

11 hours 12 min

The long-awaited memoir of Booker T. Jones, leader of the famed Stax Records house band, architect of the Memphis soul sound, and one of the most legendary figures in music.From Booker T. Jones's earliest years in segregated Memphis, music was the driving force in his life. While he worked paper routes and played gigs in local nightclubs to pay for lessons and support his family, Jones, on the ... Read more

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The long-awaited memoir of Booker T. Jones, leader of the famed Stax Records house band, architect of the Memphis soul sound, and one of the most legendary figures in music.From Booker T. Jones's earliest years in segregated Memphis, music was the driving force in his life. While he worked paper routes and played gigs in local nightclubs to pay for lessons and support his family, Jones, on the
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Everything Is Everything

The Life of Donny Hathaway

by Lalah Hathaway, David Ritz ...

Unabridged

8 hours

The first ever biography of Donny Hathaway—one of the most influential soul singers of all time—written by his daughter renowned soul singer Lalah Hathaway and the legendary music biographer David RitzHailed as a giant and a genius by his contemporaries, Donny Hathaway was only thirty-three when he died, and yet the mark he left on American soul remains indelible. His gifts would take him from ... Read more

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The first ever biography of Donny Hathaway—one of the most influential soul singers of all time—written by his daughter renowned soul singer Lalah Hathaway and the legendary music biographer David RitzHailed as a giant and a genius by his contemporaries, Donny Hathaway was only thirty-three when he died, and yet the mark he left on American soul remains indelible. His gifts would take him from
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Before Elvis

The African American Musicians Who Made the King

by Preston Lauterbach ...

Narrated by Jaime Lincoln Smith ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

In this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise.After Baz Luhrmann’s movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley’s music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made ... Read more

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In this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise.After Baz Luhrmann’s movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley’s music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made
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Remembering Whitney

My Story of Love, Loss, and the Night the Music Stopped

by Cissy Houston ...

Narrated by Robin Miles ...

Unabridged

7 hours 54 min

The definitive account of Whitney Houston’s astonishing life, ground-breaking career, and tragic death — complete with never-before-seen photographs — from the only one who truly knows the story behind the headlines: her mother, Cissy Houston.Cissy has said little publicly about Whitney’s heart-breaking death. Now, for the first time, she opens up and shares the unbelievable story of her daughter ... Read more

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The definitive account of Whitney Houston’s astonishing life, ground-breaking career, and tragic death — complete with never-before-seen photographs — from the only one who truly knows the story behind the headlines: her mother, Cissy Houston.Cissy has said little publicly about Whitney’s heart-breaking death. Now, for the first time, she opens up and shares the unbelievable story of her daughter
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Aptavani-8 - Hindi Audio Book

by Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan ...

Narrated by Dada Bhagwan ...

Unabridged

11 hours 20 min

"Aptavani 8" is the eighth in a series of spiritual Audio books titled "Aptavani". In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: "What does karma mean, and what is the law of karma?", "How was the world created, and what is the journey of souls?", and "Who ... Read more

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"Aptavani 8" is the eighth in a series of spiritual Audio books titled "Aptavani". In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: "What does karma mean, and what is the law of karma?", "How was the world created, and what is the journey of souls?", and "Who
... Read more
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Aptavani-12 (P) - Hindi Audio Book

by Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan ...

Narrated by Dada Bhagwan ...

Unabridged

15 hours 44 min

Param Pujya Dadashri, the revered scientist of Akram Vignan (the direct path to Self-realization) has explained about mahatmas' (Self-realized followers of Param Pujya Dadashri) puzzles about their worldly interaction, their difficulties in following the Agnas (the five cardinal spiritual instructions given after Self-realization) and about the ways in which they can remain in jagruti (awareness ... Read more

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Param Pujya Dadashri, the revered scientist of Akram Vignan (the direct path to Self-realization) has explained about mahatmas' (Self-realized followers of Param Pujya Dadashri) puzzles about their worldly interaction, their difficulties in following the Agnas (the five cardinal spiritual instructions given after Self-realization) and about the ways in which they can remain in jagruti (awareness
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Atmabodh - Hindi Audio Book

by Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan ...

Narrated by Dada Bhagwan ...

Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

In this compilation, the truly manifested Gnani Purush, has revealed the real philosophy related to the Soul and other elements. Questions ranging from, doubts about the existence of Soul, What is Soul, description of Soul, Functions of Soul, What is birth and death, Who dies and who is reborn, What is karma, What are the four life forms, How are they achieved, What is moksha, Where do the ... Read more

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In this compilation, the truly manifested Gnani Purush, has revealed the real philosophy related to the Soul and other elements. Questions ranging from, doubts about the existence of Soul, What is Soul, description of Soul, Functions of Soul, What is birth and death, Who dies and who is reborn, What is karma, What are the four life forms, How are they achieved, What is moksha, Where do the
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Otis Redding

An Unfinished Life

by Jonathan Gould ...

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

Unabridged

17 hours 48 min

“The beloved ’60s soul titan . . . comes alive in [Jonathan] Gould’s insightful, well-researched biography.”—People“Magisterial . . . With meticulous scholarship [and] lively prose . . . Gould has created a vital book that helps contextualize one of the most important figures in pop music.”—Boston GlobeAN NPR AND ROLLING STONE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROtis Redding remains an immortal presence ... ... Read more

$27.50 USD

“The beloved ’60s soul titan . . . comes alive in [Jonathan] Gould’s insightful, well-researched biography.”—People“Magisterial . . . With meticulous scholarship [and] lively prose . . . Gould has created a vital book that helps contextualize one of the most important figures in pop music.”—Boston GlobeAN NPR AND ROLLING STONE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAROtis Redding remains an immortal presence ...
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One Step Away

My Story of The Andantes, Motown, and the Women Behind the Sound of Young America

by Louvain Demps, Paul Milliken ...

Narrated by Machelle Williams ...

Unabridged

9 hours 15 min

The little-known heroes behind Motown’s greatest hits are finally heard in this moving memoir filled with the rich historical atmosphere and emotional resonance of Hidden Figures, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and Questlove’s Music Is History.Their voices can be heard on Motown classics such as “My Guy,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love”—immortal songs ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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The little-known heroes behind Motown’s greatest hits are finally heard in this moving memoir filled with the rich historical atmosphere and emotional resonance of Hidden Figures, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and Questlove’s Music Is History.Their voices can be heard on Motown classics such as “My Guy,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love”—immortal songs
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Mai Kaun Hu - Hindi Audio Book

by Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan ...

Narrated by Dada Bhagwan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

Who hasn't asked themselves what there is to life beyond just living? What is true purpose in life? There must be higher purpose than just living… In the Audio book "Who am I?", Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes that one's ultimate life purpose is to find an answer to the age-old unanswered question of spiritual seekers: Who am I, and who is the 'doer' of all that ... Read more

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Who hasn't asked themselves what there is to life beyond just living? What is true purpose in life? There must be higher purpose than just living… In the Audio book "Who am I?", Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes that one's ultimate life purpose is to find an answer to the age-old unanswered question of spiritual seekers: Who am I, and who is the 'doer' of all that
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The Story of Motown

by Peter Benjaminson ...

Narrated by Sean Crisden ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

In January 1959 Berry Gordy borrowed $800 from his family and founded the Detroit-based record company that in less than a decade was to become the largest black-owned business in the United States. It also became one of the most productive and influential producers of popular music anywhere in the world.The Story of Motown is the story of Berry Gordy's triumph over powerful, established financial ... Read more

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In January 1959 Berry Gordy borrowed $800 from his family and founded the Detroit-based record company that in less than a decade was to become the largest black-owned business in the United States. It also became one of the most productive and influential producers of popular music anywhere in the world.The Story of Motown is the story of Berry Gordy's triumph over powerful, established financial
... Read more
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Hu Kon Chhu - Gujarati Audio Book

by Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan ...

Narrated by Dada Bhagwan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 28 min

Who hasn't asked themselves what there is to life beyond just living? What is true purpose in life? There must be higher purpose than just living… In the Audio book "Who am I?", Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes that one's ultimate life purpose is to find an answer to the age-old unanswered question of spiritual seekers: Who am I, and who is the 'doer' of all that ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Who hasn't asked themselves what there is to life beyond just living? What is true purpose in life? There must be higher purpose than just living… In the Audio book "Who am I?", Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan describes that one's ultimate life purpose is to find an answer to the age-old unanswered question of spiritual seekers: Who am I, and who is the 'doer' of all that
... Read more
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Mister Good Times

by Norman Jay ...

Narrated by David Monteith ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

THE ENTHRALLING LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE'Norman Jay's contribution to club culture is immeasurable . . . He brought new life to undiscovered classics and in doing so turned on a whole new generation' David Rodigan'Full of the heart and spirit Norman Jay brings to his music, but it also offers a salutary account of growing up as part of the Windrush generation in London's ... Read more

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THE ENTHRALLING LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE'Norman Jay's contribution to club culture is immeasurable . . . He brought new life to undiscovered classics and in doing so turned on a whole new generation' David Rodigan'Full of the heart and spirit Norman Jay brings to his music, but it also offers a salutary account of growing up as part of the Windrush generation in London's
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Every Little Step

My Story

by Bobby Brown, Nick Chiles ...

Narrated by Bobby Brown, Lisa Renee Pitts, T. J. Storm ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

In Every Little Step, Brown will for the first time tell the full story of his life and set the record straight, particularly about his relationship with Whitney Houston.Bobby Brown has been one of the most compelling American artists of the past thirty years, a magnetic and talented figure who successfully crossed over many musical genres, including R&B and hip hop, as well as the mainstream. In ... Read more

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In Every Little Step, Brown will for the first time tell the full story of his life and set the record straight, particularly about his relationship with Whitney Houston.Bobby Brown has been one of the most compelling American artists of the past thirty years, a magnetic and talented figure who successfully crossed over many musical genres, including R&B and hip hop, as well as the mainstream. In
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The Blues Brothers

An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic

by Daniel De Visé ...

Narrated by Johnny Heller ...

Unabridged

11 hours 12 min

“They’re not going to catch us,” Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. “We’re on a mission from God.” So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage. But Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honor the then ... Read more

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“They’re not going to catch us,” Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. “We’re on a mission from God.” So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage. But Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honor the then
... Read more
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Breathe Love into Music

by Yuwrian Rise ...

Narrated by Books with Voices ...

Unabridged

12 min

Love is in this musical collection. Enjoy the sweet and encouraging words with jazzy and pop sounds that will help you through your day and relax your spirit. Love is still an integral part of our lives and this musical book defines love and happiness from the moment you turn it on. ... Read more

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Love is in this musical collection. Enjoy the sweet and encouraging words with jazzy and pop sounds that will help you through your day and relax your spirit. Love is still an integral part of our lives and this musical book defines love and happiness from the moment you turn it on.
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Looking To Get Lost

Adventures in Music and Writing

by Peter Guralnick ...

Narrated by Jim Meskimen ...

Unabridged

17 hours 55 min

By the bestselling author of Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll and Last Train the Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley, this dazzling new book of profiles is a culmination of Peter Guralnick’s remarkable work, which from the start has encompassed the full sweep of blues, gospel, country, and rock 'n' roll.It covers old ground from new perspectives, offering deeply felt, masterful, and ... Read more

$31.99 USD

By the bestselling author of Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll and Last Train the Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley, this dazzling new book of profiles is a culmination of Peter Guralnick’s remarkable work, which from the start has encompassed the full sweep of blues, gospel, country, and rock 'n' roll.It covers old ground from new perspectives, offering deeply felt, masterful, and
... Read more
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What the World Needs Now

Messages of Love and Hope (But No Advice, 'Cause No One Listens Anyway)

by Dionne Warwick ...

Narrated by Dionne Warwick, Emana Rachelle ...

Unabridged

7 hours

Read by the author.What we need is a little more love. A little more hope. And a lot more Warwick, please.From six-time Grammy Award–winning musical icon and global ambassador Dionne Warwick comes What the World Needs Now**—**a compilation of essays and affirmations to bring hope and peace to your soul. Plus, the classic Dionne-isms you’ve come to know and love.From her beginnings in a God-... ... Read more

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Read by the author.What we need is a little more love. A little more hope. And a lot more Warwick, please.From six-time Grammy Award–winning musical icon and global ambassador Dionne Warwick comes What the World Needs Now**—**a compilation of essays and affirmations to bring hope and peace to your soul. Plus, the classic Dionne-isms you’ve come to know and love.From her beginnings in a God-...
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Glastonbury 50

The Official Celebration of the World’s Greatest Festival

by Emily Eavis, Michael Eavis ...

Narrated by Gemma Whelan, Jamael Westman, Lauren Laverne, Louise Brealey, Oliver Ford Davies ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES: 'Captivating'A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'In-depth and inspiring''Beautifully compiled ... the perfect festival experience' SUNDAY TIMESGlastonbury 50 is the authorised, behind-the-scenes, inside story of the music festival that has become a true global pheno... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES: 'Captivating'A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'In-depth and inspiring''Beautifully compiled ... the perfect festival experience' SUNDAY TIMESGlastonbury 50 is the authorised, behind-the-scenes, inside story of the music festival that has become a true global pheno...
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Too Hot

Kool & the Gang & Me

by George Brown ...

Narrated by Midnite Michael ...

Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

Growing up around music, young George was inspired to piece together a makeshift drum set and teach himself to play as he practiced in the dark, dank basement of his rundown New Jersey townhouse.He soon joined forces with his friends to form a group called the Jazziacs, which then evolved into Kool & The Gang, a band that began charting hits while its members were still teenagers. By evolving ... Read more

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Growing up around music, young George was inspired to piece together a makeshift drum set and teach himself to play as he practiced in the dark, dank basement of his rundown New Jersey townhouse.He soon joined forces with his friends to form a group called the Jazziacs, which then evolved into Kool & The Gang, a band that began charting hits while its members were still teenagers. By evolving
... Read more
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Why Solange Matters

by Stephanie Phillips ...

Narrated by Dede Davi ...

Series series Music Matters
Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

Growing up in the shadow of her superstar sister, Solange Knowles became a pivotal musician in her own right. Defying an industry that attempted to bend her to its rigid image of a Black woman, Solange continually experimented with her sound and embarked on a metamorphosis in her art that continues to this day.In Why Solange Matters, Stephanie Phillips chronicles the creative journey of an artist ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Growing up in the shadow of her superstar sister, Solange Knowles became a pivotal musician in her own right. Defying an industry that attempted to bend her to its rigid image of a Black woman, Solange continually experimented with her sound and embarked on a metamorphosis in her art that continues to this day.In Why Solange Matters, Stephanie Phillips chronicles the creative journey of an artist
... Read more
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Leading Men in Music

Insights Into 25 Men That Have Influenced the Music Industry Since the 1970s

by Jene Roswell ...

Narrated by Mike Thomas ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Leading Legends in Music
Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry?You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place.Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry?You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place.Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want
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