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Cafe OTO

2 years

Want to see more shows at OTO this year but can't afford tickets? Pleased to say we offer free membership to people on low-incomes or unwaged. Discounted tickets, at least 1 free show a month, discounts in the shop & more Sign up here, no questions asked

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Cafe OTO

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4 years

We are very excited to share the news that we’ve received funding from the Culture Recovery Fund! We’re incredibly grateful to @ace_national for their support which will be a massive help in seeing us through the next few months. #HereForCulture

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1 year

Thank you

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3 years

We're pleased to announce that from today, if you are unwaged or on a low income and are unable to afford the current ticket prices at OTO, we will be offering FREE Venue Membership. More information on the membership and how to set it up here:

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1 year

Cafe OTO is 15 years old this week! To celebrate, we're offering 15% off everything on the website (tickets/records/books/posters - the lot) all this week. Just use the promo code "OTO-15" at checkout. Thanks, as ever, for all your support! X

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4 years

We're going to start hiring out Cafe OTO as a rehearsal and recording space to help keep us afloat over the coming months. If anyone is interested please email hamish @cafeoto .co.uk and fielding @cafeoto .co.uk (copying both in)

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3 years

RIP to the incredible Alvin Lucier. An artist who we were never able to welcome to perform at OTO, but whose work was performed here numerous times. His influence on experimental and marginal music is insurmountable.

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7 months

Farewell to the wonderful Phill Niblock. We will miss you. Pic by Bradford Bailey taken at his final show here on the 6th of May 2023, in a trio with Rie Nakajima and Thurston Moore.

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4 years

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2 years

Like so many others we're deeply in shock to of hear of the passing of Jaimie Branch, who was due to play OTO next Monday. A terrifically talented, fiery artist who was a key force in contemporary jazz and outer musics. It was an honour to host her here in the past. RIP.

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3 months

Today we celebrate 16 years since Cafe OTO first opened its doors. Thanks so much to everyone who has joined us for the ride, and made OTO what it is. Tonight, it's the final night of [Ahmed]'s 4 Day residency. Come see some brilliant music and celebrate with us ♥️

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6 years

Today we celebrate being open for 10 years. Thanks to the incredible artists, audiences and everyone who continues to support us on this adventure. We are closed today from 5pm.

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5 years

Very happy to announce a series of John Cage hologram concerts using pioneering technology designed by Red Bull Music Academy

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5 years

Afraid there's no OTO shows planned for this

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2 years

Big news: pints are back! 🍻

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3 years

Thank you, Yoshi Wada x

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4 years

Jim O'Rourke has gone all Wu-Tang Clan on us and offered to do a single edition album of unreleased music with a handmade and personalized cover for our special fundraiser auction. The music will never be released anywhere else! Bid away folks...

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8 months

Its a great honour to bring together this amazing group of musicians to celebrate Peter. Three day passes now on sale to members and on general sale next week. Full details to follow.

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2 years

Happy 70th birthday to the mighty Keiji Haino! 😎 📸 by @MrPilatusP

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3 years

Happy 97th birthday to the incredible Marshall Allen. Big love! 💛

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4 years

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Russell. A remarkable musician with a generous spirit and infectious sense of humour. We'll miss him dearly. 📷by @MrPilatusP

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3 years

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Chapman, who spellbound us at Cafe OTO so many times over our 13 year history. RIP x

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4 years

Happy to announce our new digital-label venture TAKUROKU. Releasing new music created by artists currently in lock-down. Support artists & OTO during these difficult times! Out this Wednesday: New releases by Steve Gunn, Ashley Paul, HARRGA & Malvern Brume.

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3 years

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2 years

Thanks for all the messages. Just to say we decided not to re-apply for ACE NPO status this time around. We'll be sharing more information soon. X

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4 years

A big thank you to snooker legend, prog nerd and OTO supporter Steve Davis for donating a signed snooker cue for Lot 100 of our fundraiser auction!

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2 years

Pleased to announce on the 16th of November we'll be teaming up with Hyperdub to celebrate 10 years since the release of Laurel Halo's remarkable 'Quarantine' album. Featuring a listening session, discussion with Kode 9 & Laurel Halo, & DJ set by aya.

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3 years

We love you Ghédalia. RIP.

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6 years

Gigantic love to Cecil Taylor <3

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3 years

RIP to one of the best who ever did it!

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3 years

Next up on Takuroku:

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3 years

We are in deep shock to learn of Peter Rehberg's passing. Peter provided so many unforgettable moments in OTO's history, both with his own music and the Editions Mego nights he presented here. He will be sorely missed. RIP.

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4 years

Thanks to Mica Levi who has donated 3 sheets of original orchestration 'scratchings and notes' from the award-winning Under the Skin score to our fundraiser auction.

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1 month

We are very pleased to announce that Cafe OTO is the 2024 recipient of the Instant Award in Improvising Music, presented to outstanding contributions on the present and future of improvisation. Full details -

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7 months

A historical moment captured in the OTO kitchen last night by @MrPilatusP . Shabaka Hutchings' big goodbye to saxophone.

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@Cafeoto

3 years

We turn 13 years old today! Thank you everyone for the support over the years 💙 We have a few treats to celebrate, starting with this special Wojciech Rusin designed OTO flute: More treats below in the thread 👇

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@Cafeoto

2 years

Cafe OTO is 14 today! 🎂🥳 To celebrate, we're excited to announce a third night with one of the greatest big bands of all time - the Sun Ra Arkestra!

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3 years

Farewell Franco Battiato, we loved your music ❤️

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8 months

IKLECTIK, an essential venue for experimental music and a key part of arts ecology in London, is in a critical situation regarding its future. Do help & spread the word. #saveIKLECTIK #savewaterlooparadise #shameonGSTTfoundation

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5 years

Picture of the day: Takemistu and Xenakis eating soba 😋

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6 months

Very pleased to say that we'll be live-streaming all four of our concerts dedicated to Peter Brötzmann this week! Streaming tickets for some pretty incredible line-ups now bookable on the website (free for OTO members) - Photo by Dawid Laskowski

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@Cafeoto

5 years

We now have fully functional air-con in OTO, so no more sweltering sauna vibes in the venue this summer 😌🆒

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1 year

Happy birthday to the great Marshall Allen! 99 today! 🥳🎂🥂 Thanks for all the incredible memories. X

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1 year

After many years of demand, we've decided to put our OTOROKU record catalogue on @Bandcamp . Check it out here:

OTOROKU

OTOROKU began releasing recordings from the live program of Cafe OTO in 2012. The label is part of OTOProjects - a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been set up to manage the...

otoroku.bandcamp.com

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@Cafeoto

2 years

@benjamintassie Does anyone have the booking details for this duck?

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3 years

RIP Frederic Rzewski. A huge personality, a remarkable career and a big loss x 📸 by @fabiolug

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7 months

Super happy to announce a large set of new shows for 2024 today. Come and support amazing music and your local small venue in the new year! Thread below... 🧵

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3 years

Open from today & Sunday 11-5pm. LOTS of records, books, tapes, zines, Kernels, cakes, baps and Graham Lambkin boxsets. Hope to see you all 🧡

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@Cafeoto

8 months

Check out our lovely billboard on the corner of Gillett Square. Design by Malcy Duff 👀 Support your local venue Cafe OTO! 🎶 The billboard includes some 2024 programme highlights, a few of which are on sale now.

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@Cafeoto

4 years

Today we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of pianist Keith Tippett. We were extremely lucky to host Keith here at OTO various times, presenting his unforgettable solo sets, various group formations, collaborations & more. We pass our condolences to Julie and his family.

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1 year

So excited to welcome Loren Connors and Alan Licht to OTO on the 5 & 6 May. A European one-off. No other shows. An extremely rare chance to chance to catch both solo & in collaboration.

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@Cafeoto

4 years

He might have disappeared from Twitter, but WANDA GROUP just released a 127 track album on our Takuroku digital label. Get it here

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4 years

The 8 live streaming shows we did last week are now up on our archive to watch again

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4 years

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - OTO DIGITAL RESIDENCY. We are excited to announce a call out for our Digital Residency for artists aged 18-25, supported by Talent Development Partnership in association with Youth Music. More details:

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7 months

3 DAYS OF MUSIC DEDICATED TO PETER BRÖTZMANN - 3-day passes now on sale:

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4 years

Thanks SO much to everyone who played these live streams over the last week, and to our wonderful staff & supporters who made it all happen. They will all be archived at . In the meantime do stay safe & healthy everyone x

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4 months

Happy 80th birthday to the brilliant Evan Parker, who has keen a key figure in our OTO community since we opened. We celebrate his birthday this weekend with a small festival curated by him. Still a few tickets left for Sunday's shows:

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@Cafeoto

4 years

Cafe OTO stands in solidarity with black communities in the US, the UK and around the world in fighting against the systemic racism embedded in our societies. If you are able to make a donation to support those engaged in this struggle, here is a good list

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5 years

Farewell and thank you, Scott x

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4 years

RIP the wonderful Henry Grimes. It was an honour like no other to host you a few times here at OTO. 📸by elhawk

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4 years

Thanks so much to Thurston for donating his Sonic Youth Big Muff Pedal. To quote the man himself ‘it's an objet d’art’

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8 months

Via instagram... Tyshawn Sorey telling the truth 🙏

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4 years

Folks we're so moved by the response to the live stream tonight. Thanks to @AliRobertsMusic for the beautiful set. More streaming sets coming this week.

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3 years

A reminder that if you are unwaged or on a low income and are unable to afford the current ticket prices at OTO, we are offering FREE Venue Membership. More information on the membership and how to set it up (quick & no questions asked) here:

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@Cafeoto

2 years

We're deeply saddened by the loss of Philip Jeck and Mira Calix over the past few days. Both were important and influential figures in our community here at OTO, and will be sorely missed. Sending our love to their friends, fans and family xxx

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1 month

Farewell to the great James Chance. Pic by @MrPilatusP at his show here in 2015.

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3 years

One year ago ❤️

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3 years

We launched our Takuroku digital label originally as a platform to support ourselves & artists we love during the pandemic. We've so far amassed over 140 releases, with more to come. Today we turn 1 years old. Thank you for the support ❤️

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4 years

TONIGHT: A live stream inside an empty Cafe OTO from 8.30pm UK time With live sets Charles Hayward, O Yama O, Merlin Nova & Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) Live stream will be available here: Please support/donate if you can!

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5 years

Just announced: A festival to celebrate Oren Ambarchi's 50th birthday, and the 10th anniversary of his Black Truffle label. 11th, 12th & 13th of May 2019

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4 months

For those who are interested, here is the set list for Keiji Haino and Apartment House's set at St John on Bethnal Green last Thursday. Thanks to everyone who came to the 3 Day Residency concerts!

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5 years

Happy birthday Milford Graves 💖

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2 years

Brotzmann returns to OTO next year. Details & tickets revealed tomorrow. On sale now for members...

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3 years

Very pleased to announce a large slew of new shows & residencies today... Thread ! 👇

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4 years

Happy 60th birthday to the amazing Pat Thomas, who has treated OTO to so many unforgettable moments over our 13 year history. Big love 💖

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5 years

Happy 80th birthday to Joe McPhee. We ❤️ you Joe

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3 years

We ❤️ SOPHIE A remarkable artist. Such extremely sad news.

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2 years

GET DOWN, GET IN... A TRIBUTE TO PETER REHBERG 1, 2 & 3 July 2022 Feat: Oren Ambarchi/Julia Reidy duo, Powell, Klara Lewis/Nik Void duo, CM Von Hausswolff, Mark Fell/Jim O'Rourke (remote) duo, Farmers Manual, Bruce Gilbert Russell Haswell (DJ) & many more

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4 years

Pleased to announce that throughout the month of January we'll be waiving our fees on the Takuroku catalogue, meaning 100% of any purchase will go directly to the artists. Full catalogue of over 100 releases here:

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1 year

Now on sale! Keiji Haino - Three Day Residency. 24, 25 & 27 of May 2023. Featuring brand new collaborations between Haino and great new music ensemble Apartment House, and progressive choral collective, MUSARC, as well as a night of Haino solo.

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1 year

Happy 82nd to the wonderful Peter Brotzmann. Picture taken at his OTO residency last month, by @MrPilatusP

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4 years

We did it! Takuroku has reached 100 releases 🎂🥳 We celebrate today with new work by Maggie Nicols & Usurper. Check out our wide-ranging international catalogue here. Support marginal artists & OTO! ❤️

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@Cafeoto

6 months

In consideration and solidarity with the strike this week led by Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, 5GATETEMPLE have decided to strike and re-schedule tonight's show until the 20th of February. OTO respects this decision and echoes their demand for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

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1 year

The dark lord returns this May for 3 nights at OTO On-sale next Monday for members. Sign up to our membership here:

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2 years

Mark Fell and Jim O'Rourke present new work together at OTO on the 2nd of July as part of the 3 Day Festival dedication to Peter Rehberg (PITA, Editions Mego)

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2 months

Happy Birthday Marshall Allen - 100 today! So many memories of the Arkestra at OTO over the years from the never ending ash cloud residency to Marshall celebrating his 95th here and cutting a pyramid shaped birthday cake on the bar top. Photo by Dawid Laskowski, OTO Nov 2014

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5 years

Happy 78th birthday to Peter Brötzman. Keep your eyes peeled for some very exciting Brötzmann news in a week or two...

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4 years

We were very sad to hear over the weekend the passing of bassist, composer & improviser Simon H. Fell. We recommend Rhodri Davies' text & music-based dedication to him via this link. RIP.

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1 year

Big announcement alert! Tyshawn Sorey makes his long-awaited debut at OTO on the 18th of November, presenting a first time duo with Pat Thomas. On sale next Monday (26 June) for OTO members. Sign up to become a member here:

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6 months

It's a pretty massive month for us coming up this February. Come join us!

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3 years

RIP the amazing Fred Van Hove ❤️

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5 years

As we are funded by the Arts Council England we have to remain politically neutral, but PLEASE vote in the UK General Election this Thursday ♥️

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8 months

Tyshawn Sorey & Pat Thomas in our kitchen last week after their show together. 📸 by @MrPilatusP

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4 years

Happy 80th to the great Phil Minton! 📸 by Fabio Lugaro

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2 years

This weekend we celebrate the life and legacy of Peter Rehberg (Editions Mego / PITA) with a packed 3 day festival of close friends & collaborators. Unmissable!

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4 years

We're one of over 500 music venues to sign this open letter to the UK Government, organised by @musicvenuetrust . #saveourvenues #dotherightthing

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1 year

Due to factors beyond his control, Edward George is facing eviction, and needs urgent help to stay in the flat he's lived in for over 20 years. 100% of ticket sales for Strangeness of Jazz this Thursday will go to him. We'll have a donations box too.

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4 years

Thanks SO MUCH for everyone who tuned into the live stream, and to the artists for the lovely sets. Same time tomorrow (Friday) at 8.30pm with Hannah Marshall / Alexander Hawkins / Matt Wright (trio) & Alexander Hawkins (solo) 💖

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2 years

We just did a massive members mail-out there. One of the shows we're pleased to announce is a 3 day residency for The Dead C, supported each night by Roy Montgomery on the 19/20/21 of June 2023. On sale now for members. On general sale 11am GMT on Wednesday.

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