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French Dance Company Puts Real Swans on Stage for ‘Swan’
A French dance company, is putting on a show in Paris involving live swans, sharing the stage with human performers.
Sounds of the Malawi Mouse Boys
Grammy award-winning producer Ian Brennan brought recognition to the northern Mali group, Tinariwen and is now looking to do the same for the Malawi Mouse Boys.
Glen Hansard on Tony-Winning Production ‘Once’
Irish singer Glen Hansard speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about how his quiet folk song “Falling Slowly” evolved into the Tony award-winning musical “Once.”
Why Foreigners are Still Attracted to Detroit
The Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville arrived in Detroit in 1831 and foreigners are sill attracted to the city.
A Song for Peace Born Amid Struggle in Mali
The song was recorded by JeConte and the Mali All-Stars and a host of other well-known Malian musicians including Khaira Arby and Vieux Farka Toure.
Mexican Jockey Mario Gutierrez’s Ride to Brink of Triple Crown Glory
I’ll Have Another was guided to the brink of Triple Crown glory by Mexican jockey Mario Gutierrez. The World’s Andrea Crossan has the story of the man they call Super Mario.
Noritaka Tatehana: The Designer Behind Lady Gaga’s Stylish Shoes
Young Japanese designer Noritaka Tatehana pitched his Geisha-wear inspired designs in an email to Gaga’s stylist.
Remembering Spanish Singer Montserrat Figueras in New Tribute Album
Betto Arcos tells us about a new double CD that is a belated tribute to the late Spanish singer Montserrat Figueras.
Norway’s Example of Oil and Gas Boom Done Right
Norway has carefully controlled its oil and gas industry ensuring it doesn’t suffer the same fate as other countries where oil has become a curse.
Video: A Tale of Midnight Murder in Peking
In 1937, the murder of a British subject in China generated shockwaves. Now a book called Midnight in Peking lays out the story of murder, intrigue and war.
Syrian Wedding Singer Becomes a Star in US
The American independent record label Sublime Frequencies released some of Omar Souleyman’s music and now the hippest of the hip want to be in his presence.
Video: Tunisian’s Emel Mathlouthi Sings ‘My Word is Free’
Looking at a song that became a musical symbol for the Arab Spring.
Liu Xiaobo Commemorates Tiananmen with ‘June Fourth Elegies’
Poet Liu Xiaobo wrote a series of poems in the 20 years following the 1989 crackdown. His book, “June Fourth Elegies,” has been translated into English by Jeffrey Yang.
Eduard Khil, ‘Mr. Trololo’, King of Soviet Pop, Is Dead
Soviet-era singer, Eduard Khil died today aged 77. Khil found global fame late in life as Mr Trololo, after a 1976 video of him went viral in 2010.
Observing the Transit of Venus: Past and Present
Tuesday, June 5, Venus will pass directly between Earth and the Sun. This planetary confluence will provide a rare spectacle for skywatchers across the globe.
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