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OBAMA AND THE MUSIC
From hip-hop to classical, musicians toast Obama
Music with impact has been one of the more extraordinary results of Barack Obama's election campaign and his eventual inauguration. From classical to rock, soul and hip-hop, we look at the variety and sheer quantity of music in the campaign.
MUSIC - RUSSIA
Russia's music industry sets sights high
On its way to becoming a major player in the international music industry, Russia is in the spotlight at this year's MIDEM. Some of the country's hottest music talents, including Russian superstars Valeriya and Sergey, joined the global music show.
MUSIC - BRITAIN
Boy George sentenced to 15 months in jail
Former Culture Club front man Boy George was sentenced on Friday to 15 months in jail after being found guilty last month of falsely imprisoning Norwegian male escort Audun Carlsen.
23/01/2009 - CULTURE

Obama has inspired hundreds of American artists

In this magazine : Our literrary specialist Augustin Trapenard examines two new novels based on legends from the United States. But first, American Music celebrated a major anniversary as Motown turned 50.
MUSIC
Lebanese composer Mansour Rahbani dies aged 83
Mansour Rahbani, one of the Arab world's best known composers, died on Tuesday following a bout of pneumonia. A musician in his own right, Rahbani joined his brother Assi to write songs and poems for the latter's wife, Lebanese diva Fairuz.
MUSIC
Indonesian leader still singing on election year
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has released his third album, "Evolusi" (evolution), a few months before a July presidential election he is expected to win.
MUSIC
Motown turns 50
The Motown label that helped make stars of the likes of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye turns fifty this year. Founded in 1959 by songwriter Berry Gordy in the city of Detroit, Motown may even become the subject of a Broadway musical.
MUSIC
Berlin Philharmonic begins series of online concerts
The renowned Berlin Philharmonic has become the first major orchestra to broadcast an entire season of concerts online. The main aim is to attract new audiences.
13/01/2009 - CULTURE

Music special: French-Lebanese musician Ibrahim Malouf

Ibrahim Malouf is half-French, half-Lebanese. He is the son of Nassim Malouf, the musician who re-invented the trumpet for the Arab world.
02/01/2009 - CULTURE

Chico from the Gypsy Kings is back with new album, 'Suerte'

In this new edition of the magazine: Chico, the founder of Gipsy Kings, presents his new album, and Mistubishi's robot Wakamaru performs Japanese theatre.
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