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Flamenco Connects Family Across Generations
- Samantha Gamarra grew up hearing flamenco music in Buenos Aires, connected to her Andalusian heritage.
- Her mother also reconnected with her father through flamenco songs, showing music as a family link.
Finding Comfort in Mother's Stories
- Samantha had trouble sleeping as a child and teen, often awakening from worrying.
- She would get up to find comfort from her mother, listening to stories about grandparents and music.
Mother's Illness and Diagnosis
- Samantha's mother showed symptoms of illness, speech confusion, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor before the holidays.
- Surgery took place in January, but she was later diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer, starting chemotherapy soon after.