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    Valida

    Valida's playlist, March 2, 2023

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    Valida rides again — honoring the legacy of jazz pioneer Wayne Shorter, previewing the latest from John Tejada’s new project Optometry, and more.
    Valida rides again — honoring the legacy of jazz pioneer Wayne Shorter, previewing the latest from John Tejada’s new project Optometry, and more.
    Mar 3, 2023

    Valida takes the FREAKS ONLY reigns once again to celebrate the legacy of jazz pioneer Wayne Shorter, spin the latest from John Tejada’s new project Optometry, and drop some classic OMD.

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