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In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
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In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/05
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/01
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Latin America Monitor
Dreamers flock to Rio: A Sarajevan learns to samba in Brazil
A British train robber made Rio famous as a hideaway in the 1970s, but nowadays foreigners like Devla Imperatrix arrive in droves, armed with dreams and money to invest, writes a blogger.
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Global News Blog
Traditional Tanzanian music falls in popularity, but demands preservation
Muziki wa dansi music was inspired by Tanzanian national pride after its independence in the 1960s. Today, a heritage project is trying to archive the unique music for future generations.
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A plucky revival
The mandolin is breaking out of bluegrass and becoming hip and versatile.
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After the revolution, arts bloom in Tunisia
As Tunisia's 'Jasmine Revolution' turns one, musicians find new venues, funds, and teachers -- along with official support.
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Afro-pop bands hop continents
In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.
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J. R. Martinez, Army vet, wins Dancing With the Stars (video)
J.R. Martinez, Army vet and soap actor, beat out Rob Kardashian for the Dancing With the Stars Season 13 title. Kardashian got more judges' points, but J.R. Martinez got more audience votes.
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In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
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Top Picks: Putumayo's 'African Beat' CD, Spanish tenor on PBS, 'Bridesmaids' the DVD, and more
Putumayo launches new World Beat music series including 'African Beat', Spanish tenor Placido Domingo retrospective airs on PBS, Judd Apatow's comedy 'Bridesmaids' comes out on DVD, and more top picks.
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China: Ethnic minority music finds an advocate
Laurent Jeanneau roams the ethnic minority villages of China recording the 'unofficial' music.
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Latin America Monitor
Brazil passes its first organizational hurdle ahead of 2014 World Cup
Protesters gathered outside the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw this weekend in Rio de Janeiro to demand that the soccer tournament stay free of corruption. They promised to keep up pressure as the event nears.
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In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/05
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/01
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In Pictures: Subway stories
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/08
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Fat Tuesday 2011: Top cities that celebrate Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday is the culmination of days, weeks, or even months of celebration. Here are the cities that top the list, from the notorious French Quarter parties to a festival that is recognized by UNESCO.
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In Pictures: Carnival 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/06
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/28
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In Pictures: Germany Inc
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/28
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/22
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/02
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Top Picks: PBS documentary 'A Murder of Crows,' Mike Wallace's 'Politics & Presidents,' and more
PBS documentary 'A Murder of Crows,' folk-rock Sufjan Stevens' new CD 'The Age of Adz,' lessons from an award winning journalist in '20th Century With Mike Wallace: Politics & Presidents,' and more recommendations.
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