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    Rodrigo Amarante: ‘Maré’

    The word “drama” reads the same in English or Portuguese, which is fitting for Brazilian artist Rodrigo Amarante, who gifted his latest album with the title. The “drama” he’s referring to is the story we tell and embellish from our own experiences.

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Jun 21, 2021 • 1 min read

    The word “drama” reads the same in English or Portuguese, which is fitting for Brazilian artist Rodrigo Amarante, who gifted his latest album with the title. The “drama” he’s referring to is the story we tell and embellish from our own experiences. “Maré” is based on a Spanish proverb: The tide will fetch what the ebb brings.

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