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Paris' bilingual music school
24/05/2012 - On-the-spot France

Paris' bilingual music school

Paris is home to some well-known music conservatories, but competition is so stiff that only a few students ever manage to secure places.

Eurovision Song Contest puts Azerbaijan in spotlight
21/05/2012 - International report

Eurovision Song Contest puts Azerbaijan in spotlight

European delegations have arrived in the Azerbaijan capital Baku for the 57th Eurovision Song Contest.

Montpellier celebrates Night of the Cat festival
22/04/2012 - Culture in France

Montpellier celebrates Night of the Cat festival

In the southern French town of Montpellier, spectators gathered for the Night of the Cat festival, a series of concerts which take place throughout the year.

Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman on the end of the world and 2012, the album
15/04/2012 - World news explained

Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman on the end of the world and 2012, the album

The postpunk legends Killing Joke are back with a new album, the first one to feature their original line-up.

Lion Story - political resistance in Burundi
02/04/2012 - International report

Lion Story - political resistance in Burundi

Lion Story, a reggae band and one of the most popular music groups in Burundi, articulate the growing frustration of Burundians today.

On the fiddle: violin-making in Paris
25/03/2012 - Culture in France

On the fiddle: violin-making in Paris

Every big city has districts known for specific crafts or trades.

The 19 February Sound Kitchen winners
24/03/2012 - The Sound Kitchen

The 19 February Sound Kitchen winners

Are you one of this week’s lucky winners? Today you’ll hear who won the quiz about the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Click on that little “Listen” arrow above, and join in!

Singer Emel Mathlouthi
24/03/2012 - Culture in France

Singer Emel Mathlouthi

Emel Mathlouthi has been described as a new look protest singer. For years, her politically free-spirited songs remained underground in her native Tunisia.

One-of-a-kind gypsy jazz school on Paris outskirts
17/03/2012 - Culture in France

One-of-a-kind gypsy jazz school on Paris outskirts

In the town of Saint-Ouen, north of Paris, a group of gypsy jazz musicians have launched a school with unorthodox teaching methods.

Ugandan musician Geoffrey Oryema performs
03/03/2012 - Culture in France

Ugandan musician Geoffrey Oryema performs

Ugandan singer-songwriter Geoffrey Oryema uses the only weapons he has, his guitar and unique voice, to express his outrage at the violence and cruelty he sees around him.

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