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Fink tells tales of writing with Amy Winehouse, and performing with Anglepoise lamps

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British singer-songwriter Fink joins us in the studio. He tells Catherine Nicholson about working with Amy Winehouse and Anglepoise lamps, as he releases his first live album and heads back on the road. We also give you the best seats in the house for West Side Story - the Broadway production is on stage in Paris. And think you couldn’t be hypnotised? Watch our report about hypnotist Messmer’s show, and reassess your cynicism!

CULTURE
By Catherine Nicholson
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Seeing Africa through children's eyes
02/05/2013 - CULTURE

Seeing Africa through children's eyes

It’s Africa as you’ve never seen it before: through the eyes of the children who live there. Dorothy’s Gallery in Paris is hosting a charming exhibition of unusual portraits of African kids from Mauritania to Madagascar, all incorporating the children’s own colourful drawings. Dorothy herself tells us how the artworks help break down boundaries and broaden perspectives.
Matthew McConaughey is 'Mud' in Jeff Nichols' charming new film
02/05/2013 - CULTURE

Matthew McConaughey is 'Mud' in Jeff Nichols' charming new film

"Mud" was a quiet hit at last year's Cannes film festival. Directed by Jeff Nichols, it's a firm favourite with the critics and the France 24 Culture team. The adventure story with the softest of centres stars Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon – but it’s the two young boys whose story we follow that really steal the show. France 24 meets the director himself.
Jazz hands at the ready : it’s International Jazz Day
30/04/2013 - CULTURE

Jazz hands at the ready : it’s International Jazz Day

From Paris to Pyongyang, countries all around the world are celebrating jazz in all its forms, from the experimental to the swingin’ to smooth soulful lounge styles. In honour of the event we’re welcoming to the show Kellylee Evans, the Canadian singing sensation who’s gained renown with her Nina Simone renditions. Now she’s bringing us hip-hop infused jazz on her latest album “I Remember When” – even managing to slip a little Eminem into the mix!
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Tatiana de Rosnay: 'Sarah's Key' author presents 'Russian Ink'
29/04/2013 - CULTURE

Tatiana de Rosnay: 'Sarah's Key' author presents 'Russian Ink'

She’s a bestselling author with French, British and Russian heritage: who bette than Tatiana de Rosnay to write about the wonders and pitfalls of literary success? Tatiana joins Catherine Nicholson in the studio to discuss "Russian Ink", international literary fusion, and what it’s like seeing your novel adapted for the big screen.
Michel Gondry’s 'Mood Indigo'
26/04/2013 - CULTURE

Michel Gondry’s 'Mood Indigo'

On today’s programme find out what a miniature mouse-man, a walking doorbell, a hall of rotating typewriters and a dining room table on roller skates have in common in director Michel Gondry's film, "Mood Indigo". Also on the show Salman Rushie talks about bringing Midnight's Children to the big screen and Noo Saro Wiwa's honest and unflattering view of Nigeria as seen in her book "Looking for Transwonderland: Travels in Nigeria."

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