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Songs We Love: Gabriel Garzón-Montano, 'Cantiga'

"Cantiga," a highlight from the vocalist's debut LP, Jardín, is a musical mix of Colombia and 13th-century Spain. It speaks of a water goddess who offers a space for peace and healing.
Gabriel Garzón-Montano's debut album, <em>Jardí­n</em>, is available now.

debut LP, , as its title suggests, invites the listener to take a stroll in a lush sonic garden meant for renewal and nourishing the soul. Each song on is a

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