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British soul singer Amy Winehouse found dead
24/07/2011 - MUSIC

British soul singer Amy Winehouse found dead

Grammy award-winning soul singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead at the age of 27 at her flat in London. Winehouse, who battled drink and drug problems that largely overshadowed her musical career, pulled out of a comeback tour last month.
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Rock'n'roll rhythms from 30 Seconds to Mars
19/07/2011 - CULTURE

Rock'n'roll rhythms from 30 Seconds to Mars

Music critic Amobé Mévégué shares his picks of the week. Rockers 30 Seconds to Mars led by frontman Jared Leto have extended their French tour this autumn, and Ben Harper is back with a brand new album. We listen to lead single "Rock'n'Roll is Free for Everyone", as well as an extract from Congolese singer M'Passi's first solo album.
Matthew Raymond-Barker triumphs in French X Factor
16/07/2011 - CULTURE

Matthew Raymond-Barker triumphs in French X Factor

Winner of the French X Factor, Matthew Raymond-Barker joins us in the studio to talk about his triumphant win after facing rejection on the British version of the talent show. But first: French soprano Natalie Dessay takes on the challenging role of Violetta in Verdi's "La Traviata". And we catch up with Beirut's leader singer Zach Condon to discuss the group's evolving sound.
Metronomy: the sound of summer
12/07/2011 - CULTURE

Metronomy: the sound of summer

British band Metronomy join us in the studio today. Band members Joseph Mount and Oscar Cash tell us about their catchy new album, "The English Riviera". Also, we discover an opera with Italian fire in the south of France - Verdi's "Aida" is an explosive hit at the Orange Opera Festival. Finally, six decades of photographs by Elliott Erwitt go on display in New York.
Image is everything: the case of Strauss-Kahn
06/07/2011 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Image is everything: the case of Strauss-Kahn

First, we take a look back at the pictures which may affect the chances of a political comeback for Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Next, two freed France 3 journalists who were held in Afghanistan for 18 months embark on the road to recovery. Finally, 40 years after Jim Morrison’s mysterious death in Paris, some fans want to keep The Doors frontman alive.
Don't Stop Believin' in the Journey
04/07/2011 - CULTURE

Don't Stop Believin' in the Journey

They are one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all time, with over 75 million albums sold worldwide. Journey joins us in the studio to talk about their Eclipse World Tour.
Pilgrims mark 40th anniversary of Jim Morrison’s death
03/07/2011 - MUSIC

Pilgrims mark 40th anniversary of Jim Morrison’s death

Young and not-so-young ans of 1960’s rock band The Doors flocked to the Parisian cemetery of Pere Lachaise Sunday to pay homage to its iconic singer, Jim Morrison, on the 40th anniversary of his death.
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NEeMA unveils her breakthrough album
02/07/2011 - CULTURE

NEeMA unveils her breakthrough album

Canadian songstress NEeMA plays an extract from her new album 'Watching You Think' live for us in the studio. The album was co-produced by her musical mentor, Leonard Cohen. But first, we look at how Mexican drug war murders are inspiring the country's artists. Plus the world's first space clown gives us an insight into what it's like in space class.
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'Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon'
29/06/2011 - CULTURE

'Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon'

Lisa Nesselson is here to enlighten us on a film based not on a book or a true event, but on a toy. In this edition she incorporates the great thinkers of the 20th century into her discussion of Michael Bay's "Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon." Also, July 3rd is the 40th anniversary of The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison's death in Paris. He went to the movies the day he died and here's what he watched.
Hold Your Horses!
25/06/2011 - CULTURE

Hold Your Horses!

They've played God, Jesus and Liberty in their music video that went viral and now they're playing on France 24 - the rock band "Hold Your Horses" join Eve Jackson in the studio. Plus: Cuba's greatest singer Omara Portuondo embarks on a European tour at the ripe old age of 81. And finally, France's favorite funny man Jamel Debbouze is back on the comedy trail.
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