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British rock with Blood Red Shoes

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She's been described as the sexiest guitar player ever - Laura Mary Carter from British band Blood Red Shoes is in the studio. Next, exiled Chinese author Liao Yiwu talks to France 24 about his ordeal in prison. And a new record for the kings of hip-hop; Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaboration album 'Watch the Throne' is proving to be a huge success.

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'Beautiful Africa'

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The Texan Conductor Making Waves in Europe
09/04/2013 - CULTURE

The Texan Conductor Making Waves in Europe

Today’s guest, John Axelrod, is probably the only conductor working today who was previously a rock'n'roll talent scout for a record company discovering the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, and the head of a wine firm. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras. His most recent appointment is Chief Conductor of the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire, here in France.
The Artists Who Can Control Time
09/04/2013 - CULTURE

The Artists Who Can Control Time

Ireland's foremost new media talents Cleary and Connolly join us in the studio to talk about their new exhibition "Look Both Ways" at the Centre Culturel Irlandais here in Paris. Also, a new show explores the influential work of French artist Eugene Boudin, and we take a trip to Basel where art from one of the best-known Swiss painters of the 19th century, Ferdinand Hodler, is on display.
The Crime Thriller
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The Crime Thriller

On today’s show Eve Jackson investigates France’s crime fiction fetish. Includes an interview with best selling author Harlan Coben and a tour around Lyon’s crime spots.
Mali's Musical Warrior
04/04/2013 - CULTURE

Mali's Musical Warrior

Malian music legend Cheick Tidiane Seck is in the studio to talk about his new album and fighting for his country's cultural heritage. Also on the show: we hear from director Kassim Sanogo who's making a film about the victims of Sharia law in Mali. Finally, we discover the "Kinshasa Kids" who have turned to music after being kicked out of their homes accused of witchcraft.

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