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Artists on stage in Paris!

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In this edition, it is music day with Amobe Mevegue. Let's start with Cesaria Evora who is in Paris for her new album. And Paul McCartney, Yannick Noah and aboriginal singer Gurrumul Yunupingu are on stage to share their commitment.

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