Teófilo Chantre Profile and Discography

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Teófilo Chantre

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The Lusafrica Series: Rodatempo / Viajá2018 • AlbumTracks: 25

Mestissage2011 • AlbumTracks: 13

Viajá2007 • AlbumTracks: 13

Azulando2004 • AlbumTracks: 13

Live2002 • AlbumTracks: 13

Rodatempo2000 • AlbumTracks: 12

Di Alma1997 • AlbumTracks: 10

Terra & Cretcheu1994 • AlbumTracks: 10

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