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A musical celebration of Mandela's birthday
Article published on the 2008-06-27 Latest update 2008-06-28 08:31 TU
The Soweto Gospel Choir perform at Hyde Park
(Photo: Reuters)
A concert bonanza in London’s Hyde Park celebrates the 90th birthday of former South African President Nelson Mandela hosted by American film star Will Smith, with an array of stars like Eminem and Amy Winehouse. RFI's Daniel Brown reports on an important contingent of African artists in attendance.
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France's gothic avant-garde
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What sex is a coffee bean, where does the aubergine come from?
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