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Blues Quote by Ry Cooder

“The blues is so expressive - nostalgic but not sentimental,…” quote by Ry Cooder — Download Open image

“The blues is so expressive - nostalgic but not sentimental, mournful but not pathetic, so humble and close to the earth. It's a nuance-filled thing.”

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