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Soul surfer: Marcello Tahitoe has described the spiritually poignant song “No Words“ as the starting point that ultimately led to the development of the album 'Ombak Melankolia'. Courtesy of MK Records
Soul surfer: Marcello Tahitoe has described the spiritually poignant song “No Words“ as the starting point that ultimately led to the development of the album 'Ombak Melankolia'. Courtesy of MK Records
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Marcello Tahitoe surrenders to the 'wave' of music

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BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service

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