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Paul McCartney: 50 years in music
07/02/2012 - CULTURE

Paul McCartney: 50 years in music

Paul McCartney is jazzing things up with "Kisses on the Bottom," a new album that revisits the jazz soundtrack of his youth. Fellow musical heavyweight Leonard Cohen is also back with a new record. Plus, discover the latest British folk sensation, Liz Green, and more details about Goldfrapp's best of album.
A 'Twilight Portrait' of Russia
01/02/2012 - CULTURE

A 'Twilight Portrait' of Russia

Discover a disturbing portrait of modern day Russia in today's Culture show. The director Angelina Nikonova speaks to Eve Jackson about her award winning film, "Twilight Portrait." Also on the programme, Lana Del Rey is set to face the music as her album "Born to Die" hits the shelves and we visit Berlin's art supermarket.
The return of Jermaine Jackson
31/01/2012 - CULTURE

The return of Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson is back on the music scene with a remix of the Jackson 5's original hit "Blame it on the Boogie." But how will the King of Pop's brother compare? First up though, "One Voice for Ivory Coast" brings African superstars together singing for peace and reconciliation. Plus, we listen to innovative and energetic band Buraka Som Sistema's latest single.
Lana Del Rey: success and scandal
24/01/2012 - CULTURE

Lana Del Rey: success and scandal

We take a trip down memory lane today in tribute to the late composer David Whitaker. His tracks were performed by the likes of Serge Gainsbourg, Claude François and The Verve. Then the musical revelation of the moment, Lana Del Rey, is at the heart of a scandal rocking the release of her first album "Born to Die." Finally, French rock duo Justice are back with a world tour and an electrifying new single "On'n'On."
Anna Aaron's mystical melodies
23/01/2012 - CULTURE

Anna Aaron's mystical melodies

In today’s show the Swiss singer Anna Aaron is in the studio, tributes are paid to the matriarch of R&B with the mother of all voices, Etta James, and a brief history of... Stephen Hawking as a new exhibition celebrates the life of the world famous physicist.
Katia Guerreiro: fated for fado
20/01/2012 - CULTURE

Katia Guerreiro: fated for fado

In today’s programme, Eve Jackson meets the doctor with the epic voice, Portuguese fado singer Katia Guerreiro. Also on the show: Britten's Shakespearean comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" gets an African style revamp and Louis XIV's accurate, detailed and historic jewels go on display in Paris.
AaRON make waves on the road
17/01/2012 - CULTURE

AaRON make waves on the road

In today’s show French melancholic rock duo AaRON pop in to chat with Eve Jackson as they come to the end of their mammouth tour. Also, the new queen of pop Adele prepares for a comeback after health problems and a romantic film set in Beirut is banned in Lebanon.
Mary J. Blige, queen of R&B
17/01/2012 - CULTURE

Mary J. Blige, queen of R&B

R&B soultress Mary J. Blige is back, but can she knock Beyoncé off her throne with new single "Mr. Wrong"? Then make way for Congo Brazzaville's pop sensation Nzete and his new tune, "Sexy Chocolat." We wrap up today's music show with Nigerian drumming maestro Tony Allen who has influenced international artists with his afrobeat rhythms.
Funky music festivals
10/01/2012 - CULTURE

Funky music festivals

Discover the best French music festivals to kick the winter blues. The annual meeting place for music industry professionals, MIDEM, opens its doors to the public. We have a listen to some funky pop from the festival line-up including Selah Sue and French duo Brigitte. Then, calling all David Bowie fans: an event in Paris celebrates the best of British film including a look back at Bowie's iconic Ziggy Stardust days.
Culture gets festive
22/12/2011 - CULTURE

Culture gets festive

In today’s show our book critic Augustin Trapenard reveals his top Christmas reads to get you in a festive mood. Also on the programme, Rasha Arodaky plays behind bars in a French prison to bring classical music to the inmates, and singing cats and dogs - it has to be seen to be believed!
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