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The festival focused on R&B, rap, and hip hop

The festival focused on R&B, rap, and hip hop

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Winnipeg Watch
Founder Keisha Booker talks about Soul Supreme Fest – an event that will showcase musicians from Winnipeg's R&B scene.
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