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ECHO music awards 2018 at Messe (fair) - Arrivals Featuring: Kollegah, Farid Bang Where: Berlin, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. WEN-34050550 | agefotostock
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Kollegah and Farid Bang attend the 27th Echo Award 2018 at Messe Berlin on April 12, 2018 in Berlin, Germany Stock Photo - Alamy
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