Amazing Grace
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5m 46s
Trumpeter Charles Lazarus and vocalist Tonia Hughes perform "Amazing Grace" with the Minnesota Orchestra, led by conductor Sarah Hicks. As a special introduction, Tonia sings an a cappella rendition of the well-known spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.
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