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In this edition, Melanie Pain is our guest. She is one of the main voices of Nouvelle Vague and she wants to make a name by herself with a solo album 'My Name'. And a standing ovation for the Pockemon Crew in Lyon.
In this edition, our music critic Amobe Mevegue talks about eclectic artists who perform worldwide. He starts with Moby, Rachid Taha and Papa Wemba. Then we will follow at the Lyon Opera the dancers of Pockemon Crew.
In this edition, Ben king from indie rock band Expatriate is our guest. They will be playing at the Paris Zenith tomorrow night. Then, let's go to the Biennale of Lyon taking contemporary art to the streets.
In this edition, let's debate with Frederic Martel around the gay rights. He starts with the story of the gay movement with the book of Julian Jackson until the legalisation ten years ago.
In this edition, photographer Christopher Anderson shows us the violent reality of Caracas in a book entitled "Capitolio". Then, a look at the end of the Rome Film Festival, and a happy birthday to Asterix and Obelix!
In this edition, Rebecca Leffler talks about 'The White Ribbon', Michael Haneke's film that won the coveted Palme d'Or, which takes place in a rural German town. Then, another film with 'Triage' at the Rome Film Festival.
In this edition, let's debate with Francis Pisani a new technology specialist and journalist about the future of the book with the Kindle. Then the critically acclaimed 'Sin Nombre' is released and the Fiac starts.
In this edition, Augustin Trapenard invites us to discover the Book of Genesis illustrated by Robert Crumb. Then, let's debate about the electronic book and don't miss "Sin Nombre" by Cary Fukunaga.
Don't miss Anthony Joseph and the Spasm Band tonight in Paris at the Maroquinerie. And at the Bobino Theatre you will discover with 'La Clique' a cabaret, a circus sideshow and a contemporary vaudeville at the same time.
Every Wednesday, our fashion reporter will be Jessica Michault. Today, let's debate with her about the extreme photo retouching. And after Sydney, London, Montreal, the amazing Show 'La Clique' is in Paris.
In this edition, young singer and songwriter, Justin Nozuka renowned throughout the world with his album 'Holly'. And Pedro Almodovar's muse Luz Casal sings in Paris for two concerts.
Each tuesday in this edition, music critic Amobe Mevegue will be our guide through international trends. Today, let's travel From Johannesburg to Paris with South African Music and the exhibition of Miles Davis.
Today, a portrait of renowned style-maker Frédéric Fekkai.
Then, the new season at the châtelet theatre opens with two productions of 'the Magic Flute' and a competition of Human Beatbox takes place in Toulouse.
In this edition: the French version of the play 'Betrayal' by Harold Pinter and directed by Mitch Hooper is in Paris; in London, an exhibition of the painter Turner; the new album of Richard Bona.
