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In Alaska: Breaking The Ice is the title for the 1984 album by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The album was nominated for the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Performance (the award is currently referred to as Best Tropical Latin Album).
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1985 | Billboard Tropical/Salsa | In Alaska: Breaking The Ice | 14 |
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