Music scene · Bolivar
A southwest Missouri college town where Southwest Baptist University brings choral and instrumental music, while the surrounding countryside keeps country and gospel traditions close.
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A southwest Missouri college town where Southwest Baptist University brings choral and instrumental music, while the surrounding countryside keeps country and gospel traditions close.
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Bolivar is a small city in southwest Missouri anchored by Southwest Baptist University. The college brings choral and instrumental music, while the surrounding rural area supports country and gospel traditions.
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