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Today, we give you details about the best kept musical secret of the decade: the new album of David Bowie. Then, there are two names to reckon with in the Knowles family: after Beyonce, Solange.

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Chucho Valdes gets better with age

Today our music critic Amobe Mevegue talks about the release of 70 year old Chucho Valdes' new album, the debut album of ex member of french hip hop band Saian Supa Crew, and up and coming solo artist Sly Johnson, and the 20th anniversary of british electro-pop record label Ninja Tune.
Rubens, Poussin, from Baroque to Classicism
27/09/2010 - CULTURE

Rubens, Poussin, from Baroque to Classicism

Our art critic gives us a history lesson and takes us to the latest exhibition at Musée Jacquemart André to see Rubens, Poussin and other masters of the 17th century. 'Rubens, Poussin, from Baroque to Classicism' is on until 24th January 2011.
Why disobey in a democracy?
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Why disobey in a democracy?

Today in books and ideas, one simple question: why disobey in a democracy? This is also the title of a book just published and written by two french researchers; a philosopher and a sociologist.
Festival Amrica kicks off today in Vincennes
23/09/2010 - CULTURE

Festival Amrica kicks off today in Vincennes

Augustin Trapenard today talks native american literature with a major literary festival dedicated to America kicking off today in Vincennes: The 'Festival America'. Augustin tells us more about two authors who both have an indian heritage and who just released their latest novel: Louise Erdrich and Joseph Boyden.
Into the love story of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge: the film 'L'amour fou' is out today
22/09/2010 - CULTURE

Into the love story of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge: the film 'L'amour fou' is out today

Today, our cinema critic Lisa Nesselson talks about 'L'amour fou', a documentary on the 50 year love story of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and businessman Pierre Berge. She also takes us to Dinard, where the 21st Festival of British Film will take place from October 6th to 10th and to Austria, where the Vienna International Film Festival known as the Viennale, will run from October 21st to November 3rd.

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