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Bolero Enjoys A Revival Thanks, In Part, To 2 Teenage Sisters

The romantic, Latin music style was born in Cuba and migrated around the world in the 1950s. Now, it's enjoying a resurgence with a new generation.
Las Hermanas García.

As the sun sets on the Pacific Coast town of Ometepec, Mexico, musicians and fans gather on a rooftop to enjoy . The crowd of about 70 people listens attentively to perform "Que Sepan Todos." Most of the audience is made up of teenagers and the Garcia sisters take note. (Celia García is 16 years old

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