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Boston Community Gospel Choir ||

The Song About the Child



Text: Salman Masalha
Composer: Stephen Feigenbaum









source: Terezin Music Foundation

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    تتمة الكلام

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  • Salman Masalha

    The Song About the Child

    Boston Gospel Choir

    Text: Salman Masalha
    Composer: Stephen Feigenbaum


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