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As on every Tuesday, we welcome Amobé Mévégué for the best of international musical trends which are leading us first in Azerbaijan to meet a genius of jazz music. He is only 20 years old, but so far Isfar Sarabski is one of best pianist on earth. On the other side of the Atlantic ocean, the US band NERD returns with a new album featuring French artists Daft Punk. And we conclude this trip in Africa with the band Toofan from Togo back with a new single and a tour.

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By Amobe MEVEGUE
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