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sings "Der Wind hat mir ein Lied erzählt" in Douglas Sirk's (then Detlef Sierck) 1937 film LA HABANERA. It's an extraordinary scene & breathtaking performance. Dressed in a Latin costume, but with an über-Germanic vocal style, Zarah sings about irresolute tropical desire(!). I love a good . And Zarah's cavernous voice is utterly captivating.

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