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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Alicia Keys at the Pantages Theatre
Alicia Keys entered the pop consciousness 10 years ago with “Songs in A Minor.” In a pre-9/11 world of choreographed teen pop and materialistic hip-hop, the debut album’s mix of classical piano and urban beats provided a fresh breath of … Continue reading
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Sally Nyolo et l’esprit du balafon beti
Avec La Nuit à Fébé, enregistré en partie dans le studio qu’elle a construit au Cameroun sur les hauteurs environnantes de Yaoundé, Sally Nyolo fait partager sa découverte du mendzang, et donne à ce balafon traditionnel toute sa place dans … Continue reading
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La salud de Chávez pone en vilo a Venezuela
El hermetismo sobre la salud de Hugo Chávez ha puesto a todos nerviosos en Venezuela y América Latina. En menos de 24 horas, el Gobierno de Caracas ha tenido que difundir dos vídeos para intentar demostrar que el presidente se … Continue reading
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Andrew Miller’s top 10 historical novels
His next novel, Oxygen (2001), was set in contemporary England in 1997 and shortlisted for both the Booker and Whitbread prizes. The Optimist followed in 2005 and One Morning Like a Bird in 2008. His new novel Pure, published this … Continue reading
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Mélenchon fait place comble pour son premier meeting de campagne
Jean-Luc Mélenchon a réussi son décollage. Pour son premier meeting de campagne, en plein air, place de la Bataille de Stalingrad à Paris, le candidat du Front de gauche pour la présidentielle a réuni hier soir plus de 4000 personnes. … Continue reading
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Cesc: “Si un jugador está en el mercado es porque un club no te quiere”
El internacional español Cesc Fàbregas ha apuntado hoy que “si un jugador está en el mercado es porque un club no te quiere”, dejando entrever que el Arsenal se ha avenido a negociar su traspaso al Barcelona porque ya no … Continue reading
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BB King, Royal Albert Hall – review
He wears his trousers high, and plays his guitar down low – but at 85, the King of the Blues could be forgiven for putting his feet up for good. He’s a monarch who takes his time, hitting the stage … Continue reading
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A la rencontre de Kissinger
Pour certains, Henry Kissinger est un criminel de guerre. D’autres lui ont décerné le prix Nobel de la paix. D’aucuns le décrivent comme quelqu’un qui n’a eu de cesse de se fourvoyer. Et pour d’autres encore, c’est l’un des stratèges … Continue reading
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