Happy Friday "Drivers"!
I'm finally back in the studio for the first time in almost three years, since the station was shut down due to the pandemic.
Hopefully lucky Friday the 13th will be on my side.
Dusting off my "on air" skills in prep for the upcoming annual funding drive.
Highly encourage anyone interested in contributing to get in on the donation game asap if you're able.
Again CKCU is calling for all the help it can get and that you can afford.
You can donate directly to the Friday Drive campaign through the following link:
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As always thank you for taking the time and hope you enjoy the show!
| Communion Song: The World Mary Lou Williams - Spiritual Jazz 14: Private v/a Album - Jazzman Records 
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| Evolove Owen Marshall - Spiritual Jazz 14: Private v/a Album - Jazzman Records
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| Middle Eastern Fantasy Adam Schwartz & Leslie Ford - Spiritual Jazz 14: Private v/a Album - Jazzman Records
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| Blessings Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Celestial Suite Album - Marlow Records 
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| Black Maybe Gary Bartz NTU Troop - Juju Street Songs Album - Prestige |
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| Oya Ka Jojo Orchestre Les Volcans Du Benin - Vol. 1 Album RE - Albarika Store / Acid Jazz |
| Poko Nose Eddie Russ - See The Light Album RE - Soul Brother Records |
| Let My Music Take You Nel Oliver - The Trip / Let My Music Take You Single - Fiesta |
| Copa Sete No Samba Copa 7 - Mr. Bongo Record Club Vol. 6 v/a Album - Mr. Bongo
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| Parabéns Marcos Valle - Contrasts Album - Far Out Recordings |
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| Dusk Work, Money, Death - The Space In Which The Uncontrollable Unknown Resides, Can Be The Place From Which Creation Arises Album - ATA Records |
| Be Counted Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics - Jaiyde Afro - Strut |
| Enyere Kumbara Quantic And His Combo Barbaro - Single - Tru Thoughts |
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| Shine Your Light The Graingers - Space Funk 2 v/a Album - Soul Jazz Records
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| Let's Ride Junei - Space Funk 2 v/a Album - Soul Jazz Records
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| Together Sault - 11 Album - Forever Living Originals |
| Africa Bossa The Drive - Mr. Bongo Record Club Vol. 6 v/a Album - Mr. Bongo
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| My Only Nova Vida feat. Klei - Single - BDQ Records
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| Soul Makossa (Mandela Remix) Manu Dibango feat. Youssou N'Dour - Single - Giant / Warner |
| Expansions Prince Fatty feat. Shniece Mcmenamin - Single - Lovedub Limited
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2023 8 PM Bumpin’ Binary w/ Don Cummings & Mike Essoudry @Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Ave. Don Cummings (Organ) Mike Essoudry (Drums) FRIDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2023 7 PM - 11 PM Negotiating Borders Exhibition @SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St. Soundtrack provided by CKCU’s Ben Armstrong who has been invited to play music at the opening reception of the exhibition. Event: https://saw-centre.com/programming/negotiating-borders Ben host three programs of Korean music two weeks ago that can be streamed on demand below: In A Mellow Tone: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/94/62137.html Chance Meeting: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/581/62155.html Heavy Friends: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/410/62207.html This year marks the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a result of the 1953 Armistice Agreement following the Korean War, which began in 1950. During this time, the DMZ, reserved solely for army bases, has ironically become the most militarized of demilitarized zones. Due to restrictions on civilian entry, the DMZ is home to only animals and plants, aside from its military presence. Presented as part of the REAL DMZ PROJECT, an initiative begun in Cheorwon, South Korea, in 2012, Negotiating Borders is an exhibition that contemplates the various phenomena brought about by the division of South Korea and North Korea through the lens of contemporary art. In addition to commemorating the DMZ’s sense of place, its history and the meaning of the divided nation, the exhibition also seeks to ponder the future of the DMZ. The artists participating in this exhibition approach the DMZ from diverse perspectives, ranging from political and historical themes to the lives of residents of the civilian control zones developed around the DMZ over the past 70 years and other phenomena that derive from Korea's North–South division, and attempt new explorations of the natural environment of the DMZ and its ecology as it has been built up throughout the last 70 years of national division. The exhibition will be on view from October 13, 2023 to January 27, 2024 at the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) and SAW in Ottawa. This iteration of Negotiating Borders will feature the work of 17 Korean and international artists and collectives, including a new work by Ottawa artist Adrian Göllner, commissioned by SAW for the project. SATURDAY OCT. 14TH, 2023 AT 7 PM “Field Notes” Pete Woods w/ Kyle Jordan @One Up Room, Royal Oak Beechwood www.royaloakpubs.com/beechwood SATURDAY OCT. 14TH, 2023 AT 8 PM Marc Decho Quartet pres. Stevie Wonder “New Works & Classics Reimagined” @La Fab sur Mill 8 Ch Mill, Chelsea QC. J9B 1K8 Event: https://fb.me/e/1oyyWoqvZ Tickets: $27.96 Tickets · $27.96www.eventbrite.com/e/marc-decho-quartet-presents-stevie-wonder-new-works-classics-reimagined-tickets-671455360057 Marc Decho Quartet presents Stevie Wonder "New Works & Classics Reimagined." Bassist/composer Marc Decho pays tribute to the living legend and will perform fresh and innovative arrangements of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs from his vast catalogue. A star at age 11, Wonder released a string of classic albums that fused the soul music of Detroit with elements of R&B, jazz and reggae into a singular vision that was both wildly successful on the charts and respected by critics and musicians of all genres. Le Marc Decho Quartet présente Stevie Wonder "New Works & Classics Reimagined". Le bassiste/compositeur Marc Decho rend hommage à la légende vivante et interprétera des arrangements frais et novateurs des chansons classiques de Stevie Wonder tirées de son vaste catalogue. Star dès l'âge de 11 ans, Stevie Wonder a sorti une série d'albums classiques qui ont fusionné la musique soul de Détroit avec des éléments de R&B, de jazz et de reggae dans une vision singulière qui a connu un succès fulgurant dans les hit-parades et a été respectée par les critiques et les musiciens de tous les genres. SATURDAY OCTOBER 14th, 2023 10 PM - 2 AM Loose Joints Six! @Lounge164 164 Laurier Ave W. Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loose-joints-6-tickets-732527709097?aff=oddtdtcreator Loose Joints is back to brighten with a fresh portal for you to dance and feel alive. Shining warm, meaningful light onto your evening that is already being transcended by a solar eclipse - an opportunity to look inward and embrace the power of quiet change. Always inspired by the late Arthur Russell, an American disco-cellist/musical visionary (1951-1992) - it is important for us to pay homage to the origin of house music which developed as a Black gay genre. We ask you to come as you are and spread only love in our creative space. In love dancing? Come groove with us. Sounds by Trevor Walker (@lifeboogie), Jose Palacios (@opencloseddoors) and Special Guest DJ Trinidaddy (@trinixdaddy). Lighting by John Cap in collaboration with Tom Vtipil. Floral Therapy by "LL". Graphic Design by Amanda Brown. PLUR. BIAS-FREE. CREATIVE SPACE FOR ALL. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 2023 10 PM The CAMO Sessions @Lounge 164 164 Laurier Ave. W. Event: https://fb.me/e/97iqXdNzo $10 cover We are back in the HEAVY BASS with The CAMO Sessions Kilobyte White Rabbit BassMati b2b Kat Dubplate Professor b2b I.D.E Projekt Our goal is to bring local jungle / drum n bass DJ's and supporters together- LETS BUILD UP OUR SCENE - FOR THE LOVE OF THE MUSIC **** Brought to you by your local jungle troop Doors at 10pm / $10 all night ART BY Dems and Doll WEDNESDAY OCT. 25TH, 2023 AT 5 PM “Field Notes” Pete Woods w/ Kyle Jordan, Erik Johnson-Scherger, Lu Frattoroli @DOMS Southminster Church www.Doms613.com FRIDAY OCTOBER 27 - SUNDAY NOVEBER 12, 2023 CKCU ANNUAL FUNDING DRIVE! FRIDAY OCT. 27 AT 11 AM - SUNDAY OCT 29 AT 4 PM Day of the Dead Festival 2023 @ByWard Market Square From October 27-29, immerse yourself in Mexican culture in the midst of the historic ByWard Market neighbourhood as the community gathers to celebrate the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, festivals, and activities the dead enjoyed in their lifetime. With special programming including Mariachi performances, authentic Mexican cuisine, artisan market, folkloric dancers and much more, the Dead of the Dead Festival is an unforgettable experience. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 8 PM Disco Inferno live band! @Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/19M38Rn3l Tickets: Ticketsoverflowbeer.com/products/1027-discoinferno They're back! 19+ Doors 7pm *Overflow Brewing Co. concerts are standing room only to ensure there is enough room to safely move around the room, we do not take table reservations for concerts. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Pull Up: (10.27.23) @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1tJERApHB Tickets: $11.98 - $19.44 Tickets · $11.98 - $19.44www.eventbrite.com/e/pull-up-102723-tickets-726241055547 On Friday, October 27th (Halloween Edition) we're hosting Pull Up at City at Night (222 Slater). Line up: TBA Pull Up. Pull Up is... UK Garage, Jungle, Breaks, Rave Anthems, House & More! Pull Up crew, are you ready? #junglemusic #ukgarage #breaks #ottawalife #house #unreleasedmusic #classics #electronicmusic #ottawa #ottawamusicscene #ottawaevents #ottawalife #junglemusic #ukgarage #breaks #ottawalife #house #unreleasedmusic #classics #electronicmusic #ottawa #ottawamusicscene #ottawaevents #ottawalife SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 9 PM Gatineau, QC: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Minotaure 3 rue Kent, ruelle Aubry, Gatineau Event: https://fb.me/e/1gBtzBiub Tickets: Ticketsthepointofsale.com/tickets/amb231028001 L'Atlantis Jazz Ensemble lance son tout nouvel album, "Celestial Suite", chez eux, au Minotaure à Gatineau. Attendez-vous à une soirée mémorable, remplie de jazz spirituel, modal, et funky à souhait. The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is releasing their brand new album, "Celestial Suite", at their home base, the Minotaure in Gatineau. Expect a memorable night of spiritual, modal and soulful jazz at its best. Personnel: Ed Lister - trompette / trumpet Zakari Frantz - sax alto / alto sax Pierre Chrétien - piano électrique / electric piano Chris Pond - contrebasse / double bass Mike Essoudry - batterie / drums Billets / Tickets https://lpdv.co/55b57 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 9 PM Halloween Hip-Shaker w/ The Reverb Syndicate @House of TARG 1075 Bank St Event: https://fb.me/e/4TvEhLk7d $15 Come shake your hips and get a little spooky at House of TARG this Halloween. Featuring The Reverb Syndicate, Graven and Tin Constellations. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 10 PM FLOWERS - Celebrating 50 Years of HIP HOP @Broadhead Brewery 1680 Vimont Court, U 106, Orleans Event: https://fb.me/e/4Oj0q71T1 Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/flowers-celebrating-50-years-of-hip-hop-tickets-715149530497 FLOWERS A Halloween Dance Party, celebrating 50 years of HIP HOP DATE: Saturday October 28th TIME: 10PM – 2AM BEATS BY Party Rockers @iamdjmace @djillo @djkaryen @djducats VIBE: Hip Hop and R&B influenced by Hip Hop…..Mixed with a variety of artists and genres, that took inspiration from Hip Hop to create timeless anthems. STYLE CODE: Vintage T-Shirts, Hoodies, Kicks and all gear celebrating Hip Hop fashion and culture. LOCATION: @broadheadbeer Broadhead Brewery 1680 Vimont Court, Orléans, On HOSTED BY @Oohfest TICKETS: Friends & Fam discounted tickets available at Eventbrite.ca Here’s your direct ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../flowers-celebrating-50... HOTEL INFO: Book your room at the Holiday Inn Express - 500 Brisebois Cres. Drive (613) 824-8444 (Located a few minutes away from Broadhead) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Sashay: Halloween Edition 2023 “There Is No Place Like Space” @27 Club 27 York St Event: https://fb.me/e/2HAwoL0mp Tickets: $25 - $30 via Eventbrite Get ready to blast off into an intergalactic Halloween extravaganza at Sashay: Halloween Edition 2023 "There Is No Place Like Space" Featuring DJ BUGO (Mtl) Warm-up set by Zabella b2b Ashley Gauthier Drag performances by Eden Moore, Jasmine Dymond & Markida Brown + more!! The 27 Club - 27 York Street in the market - Ottawa Doors open at 10pm Sashay: Halloween Edition 2023 "There Is No Place Like Space" Join us for a spooktacular in-person event at The 27 Club, 27 York Street in Ottawa. Get ready to dance the night away in your most fabulous Halloween costumes! This year's theme is "There Is No Place Like Space," so let your imagination soar and come dressed as your favorite intergalactic character. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2023 AT 10 PM DiscoLab One Year Anniversary “Boogie Frights” With Alex “DJ Magnificent” Edwards & Trevor Walker @Parlour 1319 Wellington St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/3k35XuQ9y Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $22.63www.eventbrite.com/e/discolab-boogie-frights-1st-year-anniversary-tickets-735590048637 Hey DiscoLab fam can you believe we’re one year old?!? We’re back to celebrate Halloween and DiscoLab’s one year Anniversary since the party’s rebirth after relaunching at Parlour. We’ve had fantastic feedback on celebrating DiscoLab’s Anniversary on a “school night” and been very fortunate that Parlour, our true home, agreed to have us back on all hallow’s eve for an authentic celebration of all hallows eve. There will be prizes for best costume, custom treats and drinks, Parlour will be getting a Halloween makeover and Alex & Trevor will be bringing the musical goods as never before. We’ll be bobbing for apples early so come get your fright on! DiscoLab has been a true blessing and has exceeded all of our expectations thanks to all the amazing support from all of you who have helped take the party to new heights with your enthusiasm and participation. Hoping to see a whole lot of you “Boogie Frighteners” out for our Halloween extravaganza celebrating our one year Anniversary and keep in mind you only live once in this lifetime. DiscoLab is a 100% vinyl throw down ’75 - ’83 + Funky Disco Boogie Soul vibes all night. Dress to impress for the get down & make sure to sharpen up those boogie moves! DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s - 1980’s. We encourage everyone to take it to the next level by dressing up in your finest disco gear with a Halloween twist and get ready to GET DOWN to some of the best music and vibes Ottawa has to offer. Combined, Alex & Trevor have been rocking dancefloors and collecting music for more than 60 years! We have been and will continue to bring that experience and understanding of the era to enhance the DiscoLab experience trying to introduce and play lesser known underground classics coupled with a dash of your favourite anthems. DiscoLab has had the very good fortune to be partnered with Parlour as one of Ottawa’s premiere venues giving the party a unique and magical vibe. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating like bullets. LET’S GO!!! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 AT 8 PM THE SOUL MOTIVATORS with DJ Trevor Walker @Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St, Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/4N5GDHo0r Tickets: Tickets · $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/710234840527 The BEAT Network Presents THE SOUL MOTIVATORS 9 pc deep funk & soul explosion with DJ Trevor Walker (LifeBoogie, CKCU) SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 RAINBOW BISTRO 76 Murray St., Ottawa 8 pm doors | $20 (+ Eventbrite tax) advance - - The Soul Motivators deliver a fresh take on a classic sound, blending 1970’s funk and soul, psychedelic jams and hip-hop breaks. They’ve shared stages with greats like Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Lee Fields, Bernie Worrell and electrified crowds at major events such as the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, The PanAm Games, Sunfest, and Festival d'Ete. Their debut album, Free to Believe, was released on Do Right! Music in 2015, to national and international acclaim. 2017 saw the release of the Dirt on The Floor EP through Detroit’s Funk Night Records. A string of sold-out tour dates brought their high-octane live show to the masses. Their 2020 album Do The Damn Thing was the first recording to feature the power-house vocal stylings of Shahi Teruko – whose relentless fire and electrifying performances have been shaking up audiences since she joined the band in 2015. Having celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2022, the band returned with a brand new album Do It Together (Do Right! Music) and electrified crowds across Western Canada on their recent summer tour. SATURDDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2023 AT 9 PM Axé WorldFest presents J3M @Queen St. Fare 270 Queen St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4Kcx5hf4W Tickets: Tickets · $14.11www.eventbrite.ca/e/j3m-tickets-732217451107 $12 in advance via www.axeworldfest.com J3M is a slick fusion of pop, disco & R&B, sure to live in your head rent-free. The award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, pianist has backed artists like Tanika Charles, Zaki Ibrahim, The OBGMs & more, locally, Nationally & internationally. Sharing stages with everyone from Kehlani to Weezer, J3M is no stranger to the industry; playing festivals like POP Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto Pride and Afropunk. His debut EP AFRONAUT, which was featured on CBC Q, is out now. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2023 AT 5 - 11 PM Step Zero: FIRST YEAR @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/3cEwhoTiM Admission : Early Birds Adults ( 15.00 $ ) Kids (10.00$) Door price Adults ( 18.00$) Kids (10.00$) Welcome everyone ! We are proud to announce that Step Zero will be hosting there "FIRST YEAR" event! ***ATTENTION to everyone attending** Step Zero Productions is founded on basis and principle of sobriety we are bringing back the rave scene with a new twist with dry raves and sober events. We ask everyone who would like to participate or attend our events in and outside of the recovery community to ** show up clean and sober and leave clean and sober** !!! This is a substance abstinence based community event We still love to party and go hard and no we are not saints. Please respect our concept and our mission , we do have rights of refusal to admission of entre if we don 't see fit for our events. All ravers come on down and have fun bring your glow sticks and dancing shoes for the love and passion for electronic music and our amazing and talented Dj's in the Ottawa scene. We do have a non alcoholic bar at our event serving a Varity of drinks Lets support each other and have a blast! Featuring: 5:00 - 6:00 PM I.D.E Projekt ( Ottawa ) 6:00 - 7:00 PM X Design ( Ottawa ) 7:00 - 8:00 PM Darken ( Ottawa ) 8:00 - 9:00 PM La Baloche ( Montreal ) 9:00 - 10:00 PM Psycronik ( Ottawa ) 10:00 - 10:30 PM Serpenta Neona ( Ottawa ) Happy raving Sincerely, Step Zero crew We accept non perishable items for the Ottawa Food Bank! Friday November 10th 2023 Usually +19 event ( special event - Family friendly ) Bronson Community Centre - room 098 Basement 211 Bronson Avenue 5pm - 10pm P.L.U.R R.O.A.R FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AT 9 PM Ottawa, ON: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St Event: https://fb.me/e/7fQmX6N4N The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is releasing their brand new album, "Celestial Suite", at Irene's in Ottawa. Expect a memorable night of spiritual, modal and soulful jazz at its best. L'Atlantis Jazz Ensemble lance son tout nouvel album, "Celestial Suite", chez Irene's à Ottawa. Attendez-vous à une soirée mémorable, remplie de jazz spirituel, modal, et funky à souhait. Personnel: Ed Lister - trumpet Zakari Frantz - alto sax Pierre Chrétien - electric piano Chris Pond - double bass Mike Essoudry - drums Ticket info to come... FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 8 PM AXE Worldfest pres. Nobuntu @Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans Event: https://fb.me/e/RBzkZ5uI Tickets: Ticketsshenkmanarts.ca/en/nobuntu Nobuntu is an all women, five piece a’cappella vocal ensemble from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The name Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, purpose, unity and family from a woman’s perspective. This group wows audiences with a fusion of traditional Zimbabwean rooted music, Afro Jazz, Gospel and Crossover. They have appeared at festivals both in Zimbabwe, Europe, and have toured in the USA. Plus, they were nominated for the Zimbabwe International Women Awards in Musician of the Year 2015 Category. A unique performance that will entertain from start to finish. “Their sound was mesmeric. It was a unique, contralto blended unison, its richness the result of years of discipline and training.” - The Royal Gazette ------------- Nobuntu est un ensemble vocal a cappella composé de cinq femmes et originaire de Bulawayo, au Zimbabwe. Le nom Nobuntu est un concept africain qui valorise l’humilité, l’amour, le sens de la vie, l’unité et la famille du point de vue d’une femme. Ce groupe séduit le public avec une fusion de musique traditionnelle zimbabwéenne, d’Afro Jazz, de gospel et de crossover. Il a participé à des festivals au Zimbabwe et en Europe, et a effectué des tournées aux États-Unis. De plus, le groupe a été sélectionné pour les Zimbabwe International Women Awards dans la catégorie Musicienne de l’année 2015. Un spectacle unique qui vous divertira du début à la fin. « Le son était hypnotique. C’était un unisson unique, mêlé de contralto, dont la richesse était le résultat d’années de discipline et d’entraînement. » – The Royal Gazette Streaming! Catch me on twitch.tv/lifeboogie *when possible -Tuesday | 20h Open Format -Thursday | 20h | Jazz - Funk - Disco - Soul - Afro - Latin - Reggae + stuff -Saturday | 20h | Disco - Nu Disco - Deep House - Nujazz - Future Funk - Broken Beat + Good Vibes + -Open format pop ups Socials / Archive: Instagram / Twitch: @lifeboogie Fecesbook: https://www.facebook.com/djtrevorwalker MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker |
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