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    "id": 3641663,
    "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3641663/?format=api",
    "airdate": "2026-04-13T19:25:20-07:00",
    "show": 66446,
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    "song": "Lejania",
    "track_id": null,
    "recording_id": "7dcc0571-2480-4ff2-854e-cd608d893111",
    "artist": "Lisandro Meza",
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    "album": "Solo cumbias",
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    "release_date": "1983-01-01",
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    "comment": "“Lejanía” by Lisandro Meza is a classic example of the artist’s deep roots in Colombian tropical and vallenato traditions. Known as “El Macho de América,” Meza built a prolific career bridging cumbia, porro, and accordion-driven folk styles, and this track reflects his enduring ability to channel longing through rhythm. While specific album details for this recording are less widely documented, the song circulates as part of his extensive catalog spanning the 1970s through the 1990s.\n\nAnchored by expressive accordion lines and a steady, swaying groove, “Lejanía” captures a sense of distance and emotional yearning suggested by its title. Meza’s vocal delivery carries a plaintive warmth, balancing melancholy with the inviting pulse of danceable instrumentation.\n\nThe result is a timeless piece that speaks to themes of separation and memory, showcasing Lisandro Meza’s gift for blending heartfelt storytelling with the rich textures of Colombia’s coastal sound.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwVQ9wWkXv0",
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}